Embracing our vocation daily
by Sister Carolyn Zahringer
April 21 has been set aside by Pope Francis as the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. In Pope Francis’ writing on this occasion last year he stated: “This providential initiative seeks to assist the members of the People of God to respond to the call and mission that the Lord entrusts to each of us ...” (Pope Francis 2023, Vocation: Grace and Mission)
Sometimes we look at vocation as a call to priesthood, religious life, or diaconate. All Christians have a vocation to be “Christ-bearers” in our world today, every day. On Holy Saturday we renewed our baptismal promises to live a life “worthy of our calling.” May we live into what that calling means each day.
- How can we be more Christ-like in a world starving for “Christ’s likeness” alive today?
- How can we live our “I DO” believe more faithfully each day?
Each day may we rise to the occasions that present themselves.
Happy Easter Season!
Thanks, Carrie, for the beautiful reflection questions.