On Vocations

Recently I found myself reacting to some opinions about priests leaving their vocation and being laicized. It set me thinking about the meaning of vocation and I began praying about the subject. It seemed to me that the use of the word "vocation" was much too narrow in the ordinary discussions at the diocesan and parish level. The result was a series of posts that I hope others will find helpful and broaden understanding.

I am not shamelessly promoting my blog here, but I am shamelessly promoting information about what vocations are, what they are not, the meaning of vocation, and how to discern what one's vocation is. Perhaps in the following posts you might find something helpful for yourself, your kids, or a friend.

What is a Vocation?
Distinct Vocations
Vocations Are Not...
Discerning One's Vocation

I think that if people understood the meaning of vocation earlier in life, they would experience a lot fewer false starts and a lot less confusion and suffering. Plus, we all could appreciate the gifts God bestows on the world through the callings He gives to each one of us.