We often associate the term “vocation” with our priests or those discerning a call to the priesthood. What we often overlook is that we all have a vocation. Two actually! Yes, I said two. Primarily, we are all called to a life of holiness. That … Continue readingFostering a Culture of Vocations in 5 Easy Steps
::Friends, we are excited to share with you the next installment in the ongoing story of Catholic Sistas friend Craig DeYoung, a former agnostic who began his journey to Catholicism, then to seminary. We invite you to get caught up by reading his first four … Continue readingOn That Day: From Agnostic Theist to Seminarian to Deacon
[This is part 3 of The Deacon’s Wife. Don’t forget to check out part one and part two.] He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not … Continue readingThe Deacon’s Wife: Part 3: Navigating the Formation Process
[This is part 2 of The Deacon’s Wife. Follow this link to check out part 1.] “Having a clear faith, based on the creed of the church, is often labeled today as fundamentalism. Whereas relativism, which is letting oneself be tossed and swept along by … Continue readingThe Deacon’s Wife: Part 2: God Turns All Things Good
Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you realize that we will be judged more strictly, for we all fall short in many respects. James 3:1-2 This was a Bible verse that was on my mind during the five years of discernment … Continue readingThe Deacon’s Wife: Part 1: Finding My Way Home