2013 HORIZON No. 1 Winter--Vocation ministers and reconciliation

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Vocation Ministers & Reconciliation: Answering the call to reconciliation

While a big family like the church will inevitably have disputes, some quite grave, just as inevitably its members must work toward reconciliation to be true to our faith. Read more...

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Vocation ministers as ambassadors for Christ: a reconciling presence

Vocation ministers as ambassadors for Christ: a reconciling presence

By Archbishop Joseph Tobin C.S.S.R.

Reconciliation is at the heart of the Gospel, and it is urgently needed in today’s church. Vocation ministers have ample opportunity to promote unity alongside promoting religious life. Read more...

Vocation ministers walk forward in faith to welcome new life

Vocation ministers walk forward in faith to welcome new life

By Br. Paul Bednarczyk C.S.C.

Fifty-five years ago Sister Mary Carolan, BVM sacrificed herself to save her students during a horrific fire at a Chicago Catholic school. So, too, do vocation ministers sacrifice for the sake new life in their communities. It is the way of Christ. Read more...

Vocation ministers can follow St. Paul’s path toward reconciliation

By Sr. Kathryn J. Hermes F.S.P.

After Paul was thrown from his horse, he had to let go of his old story about Jesus and open himself to Mystery. In their role as reconcilers within the church, vocation ministers must do the same. Read more...

Study looks at vocation consideration; challenges among Hispanics

A study commissioned by the U.S. bishops reveals characteristics of never-married Catholics who have considered priesthood or religious life. It also points to both vocational challenges and strengths among Hispanics. Read more...

Latino diversity: complex but important to vocation ministry

Latino diversity: complex but important to vocation ministry

By Fr. Gary Riebe-Estrella S.V.D.

The latest vocation study provides valuable information about Hispanic never-married Catholics. Nonetheless vocation ministers do well to look at the particularities of subgroups within the larger Latino population. Read more...

Book notes: Book is a substantive guide to spiritual growth

Book notes: Book is a substantive guide to spiritual growth

By Sr. Patricia Kenny R.S.M.

The title of this book by Father Daniel Horan, OFM, Dating God: Live and Love in the Way of St. Francis, is intriguing. Its primary audience is young adults, and the book grew from a primary question: How can I know and love God today? Read more...

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