Video Recommendations
Called By God: What is Vocation? (V 812)
Helps viewers of all kinds – married, single, religious, the curious – understand how God calls everyone to a “vocation” – the expression of a person’s relationship with God.
The Mystery of Faith: An Introduction to Catholicism: Sacraments of Vocation (V 1022E)
In-depth presentations on key Catholic issues with Father Michael Himes. Designed for use with RCIA, catechist formation, small Christian communities – Sacraments of Vocation.
The Vocation to the Priesthood (D 5021)
The Knights of Columbus are promoting vocations to the priesthood among young Catholics on college and university campuses.
The Vocation to Marriage (D 5022)
The Knights of Columbus are creating vocation awareness on college and university campuses. For use in communicating Catholic teaching on the meaning and purpose of marriage in a contemporary and attractive way.
Book Recommendations
Called By God: A Theology of Vocation and Lifelong Commitment (BK 3915)
Francis Kelly Nemeck and Marie Theresa Coombs; The Liturgical Press
A presentation of the theological foundation and implications of living one’s life in union with God’s will, accomplished by defining not only what it means to “do” God’s will, but also by defining what “is” God’s will. This is more than a discussion of religious vocation. It covers the fundamental human vocation of accepting who one is within the paradigm of creation, redemption and sanctification/transformation (divinization) by means of God’s outpouring of love in Jesus Christ.
No One But You: Living Your Call in an Ever-Changing World (BK 5080)
Richard Gribble, CSC; Ave Maria Press
A compilation of the stories of a variety of people who lived their extraordinary lives with courage and integrity. The vocation to Christian life is challenging, exciting and daring. With these stories as a model, embrace your vocation. Take the chance and live the call.
Sustaining the Spirit: Callings, Commitments and Vocational Challenges (BK 5446)
Catherine Cronin Carotta and Michael Carotta; Twenty-Third Publications
Offers fresh insight into the meaning and reality of vocation. It expands beyond one’s life work to encompass the essence, purpose and direction of each individual life.
Internet Recommendations
www.diocesehelena.org/vocations/office.html
Visit our website to find several wonderful vocational opportunities that are available within the Diocese of Helena to live the gospel message and serve the good people of western Montana.
To check out these materials or other materials from the Diocesan Resource Center, phone Kathy Ward at 406-442-5820 or 1-800-584-8914, or e-mail kward@diocesehelena.org
Published in The Montana Catholic, Vol. 24, No. 1, Januaary 18, 2008.
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