Vocation Sunday

I learned that today was declared by the Catholic Church, and Pope Benedict XVI, to be a day for prayers for vocations.

I think a lot of people get confused by that term, vocations, perhaps especially Catholics. Vocations have to do with our life’s work – whether a religious life or a non-religious life. Certainly not everyone is called to have a religious life vocation. Our parish priest today, Fr. Ed Fride, spoke on this topic very well, and I think it is worth taking ten minutes of your time to listen to his words. Fr. Ed, a convert himself, speaks to our parish which has dozens of young people currently pursuing vocations for religious life, and hundreds of people pursuing vocations for married or single life – and taking their pursuit very seriously. Fr. Ed explains very well the importance of the vocation decision, and the lifelong commitment it involves. It is not just a one-day affair, where a priest or a couple make vows in front of God.

This is a link to Christ The King parish’s website from which Sunday homilies can be downloaded. In a few days you should be able to see the homily from April 25, 2010. It was a good one.

Christ The King Website: http://ctkcc.libsyn.com/