I ENTERED SEMINARY at age 36, quite honestly so that I could save myself from the misery of not being a priest.
Year of Vocations
Gregorian Chant Called Seminarian to Catholicism
As Gabe Bouck observes Advent, a season in which Catholics are urged to answer God’s call for conversion, the seminarian is reminded of the melodic voice that inspired him to become Catholic.
Anxiety and Vocational Discernment
“THE PURPOSE of vocational discernment is to find out how to transform (our choices), in the light of faith into steps toward the fullness of joy to which everyone is called.”
Let Them Speak: Answering My Vocational Call
Trusting in God is the greatest thing one can do. Will you listen for the call?
I Let Jesus Find Me
A vocation to religious life becomes a reality in one way: We respond “yes” to the proposal or invitation of Christ to follow Him in a “spousal covenant” of love.
Seeking the Grace of God Through All Generations
Prayer is – and always has been – a daily part of our family’s lives. I see it evident every day in the actions of our children and in the lives of our childrens’ children. Reflecting back, some of the happiest days and fondest memories of our family life are the days of receiving the sacraments. The Church forever present within us.
Bishop Sanchez In Belle Harbor
Auxiliary Bishop Paul Sanchez visited St. Francis deSales Catholic Academy, Belle Harbor, to celebrate National Vocation Awareness Week.
Bishop’s School Visit Encourages Vocations
Students at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy in Windsor Terrace took a break from tests and pop quizzes to spend an afternoon talking about their vocations in life with Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio.
Seminary Students Share A Day of ‘Brotherhood’
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio celebrated the Year of Vocations’ first Inter-Seminary Day Nov. 1 with all levels of seminary formation – St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, the Cathedral Seminary House of Formation, Douglaston, and the Cathedral Preparatory School and Seminary, East Elmhurst – gathered under one roof at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston, for a day filled with fraternity, fellowship, service and fun.
Hearing the Whispers Of God’s Love
How is God calling you? Start with the advice that Pope Francis offers. It’s where the story of Elijah leaves off: “Listen to God’s still, small voice in your heart where God loves to talk with us and embrace us in His Love.”