2009 HORIZON No. 2 -- Convocation 2008, Called by one, invited by many

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Come away with us

By Carol Schuck Scheiber

Our spiritual tradition has always valued reflection—emphasizing the importance of retreats, meditation and prayer time. Indeed, vocation ministers consistently tell discerners to take time for prayer and reflection. So while there is much to be done, vocation ministry also needs to flow from a grounded center, from union with the One who calls. Read more...

Empowered by the Holy Spirit, let’s work together to build our future

By Br. Paul Bednarczyk C.S.C.

With the Holy Spirit inspiring and guiding us, we can create a vocation culture in our church in spite of its tensions. We can seek common ground and move forward together. Read more...

Consider Paul, our brother

Consider Paul, our brother

By Fr. Donald Senior CP

The life of St. Paul has much to teach us about vocation, faithfulness, commitment and collaboration. Read more...

The Gospels and the journey to religious life

By Fr. Donald Senior CP

The themes and patterns that run through the Gospels are very much like the themes and patterns of vocational discernment. Read more...

Inviting thresholds

How communities might respond to shifting times

By Sr. Maria Cimperman O.S.U.

Many religious communities stand at a threshold. This is a sacred time for listening carefully to God’s call and—despite risk and uncertainty—daring to cross over in hope. Read more...

Laughing with the saints

Joy, humor and laughter in the spiritual life

By Fr. James Martin S.J.

Humor, joy and laughter have been undervalued by the church for centuries. But it’s time to reclaim them, and vocation ministers may just want to lead the way. Read more...

Book notes: Good entertainment, weak spiritual guidance

Book notes: Good entertainment, weak spiritual guidance

By Sr. Linda Bechen R.S.M.

It was with much anticipation that I finally sat down to read Elizabeth Gilbert’s," Eat, Pray, Love." I have treasured other works dubbed as “spiritual memoirs,” which for me offer a personal and honest search for God through the ordinary challenges and sometimes raw realities of life. These can offer hope, learning and reassurance for one’s own life pilgrimage. Read more...

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