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.
Vocation! Vocation! Vocation! (V 1605)
Hear people young and old talk about their jobs, dreams, faith and finding the vocation to which God is calling them. Includes a humorous vignette using the parable of the loaves and fishes.
For the Love of It (D 5053)
Dewitt Jones discusses how we all have the ability to love what we do through honoring our passion, making a contribution to those around us and expressing our gratitude.
God’s Call Has a Joyful Ring (D 5099)
Learn about the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, a religious community of Catholic women who have dedicated themselves to love and serve God and neighbors. They work primarily in the areas of health care, education, social services and pastoral ministry.
Book Recommendations
Married Life: An Inside Look (BK 5047)
Andrew P. Manion and Amy Schlumpf Manion; Saint Mary’s Press
A story about a couple trying to live their wedding vows every day. By sharing their experience with young people, they hope to help them prepare for what lies ahead.
Sisters: An Inside Look (BK 5048)
Kathleen Rooney, SSJ; Saint Mary’s Press
The story of a Roman Catholic sister as she lives out her call to the consecrated religious life. She reflects on her ministerial journey in light of the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. She describes the requirements, the opportunities, the work, the rewards and the challenges of being a sister.
Brothers: An Inside Look (BK 5049)
Larry Schatz, FSC; Saint Mary’s Press
The story of a Roman Catholic brother as he lives out his call to the consecrated life. He reflects on his ministerial journey in light of the vows he made upon entering his community. He describes the requirements, opportunities, work, rewards and challenges of being a brother.
Single Life: An Inside Look (BK 5050)
Donna Kamann: Saint Mary’s Press
The story of one woman’s life journey, illuminated by her Catholic faith. She reflects on the joys and challenges of living as a single person as expressed in her relationships, work, home and faith life.
Priests: An Inside Look (BK 5051)
Rev. John P. Mack, Jr.: Saint Mary’s Press
The story of a Roman Catholic priest as he lives out his call to ordained life. He reflects on his ministerial journey in light of the sacrament of Holy Orders and the Rite of Ordination. He describes the requirements, opportunities, work, rewards and challenges of the priesthood.
Internet Recommendations
www.vocation-network.org
Whether you are interested in consecrated life – such as becoming a nun, brother, priest or monk – or simply looking for ways to deepen your faith through volunteer and service opportunities, this is a place to look.
All diocesan parishioners are encouraged to make use of the Diocesan Resource Center’s holdings. To check out these materials or others, phone Kathy Ward at 406-442-5820 or 1-800-584-8914, or e-mail kward@diocesehelena.org; updated listings of the center’s titles are online at www.diocesehelena.org/catalog.
Published in The Montana Catholic, Vol. 25, No. 1, January 23, 2009.
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