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The "Call"
Through the sacrament of baptism, each person receives a "call" or vocation. and God calls all who are baptized to holiness and to serve. This call to holiness and service is lived out as a single, married, ordained or consecrated person in religious life.
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Whenever a young man feels called to the priesthood or a young woman to consecrated religious life, it is appropriate for them to contact their pastor. His guidance will be extremely beneficial to them.
For more information regarding vocations contact:Fr. Joe Geleney,
Pastor
St. Mary of the Assumption
Catholic Church
1401 Washington Ave.
Waco, TX 76701
Tel #: (254) 753-0146
Email: [email protected]
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Call the Vocations Office,
Diocese of Austin
6225 E US 290 HWY SVRD EB
Austin, TX 78723
Tel #: (512) 949-2405
Austin Vocations
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Prayer for Vocations
Father, you call each one of us by name and ask us to follow you.
Bless your church by raising up dedicated and generous leaders from our families and friends who will serve your people as Sisters, Priests, Brothers, Deacons, and Lay Ministers.
Inspire us as we grow to know you, and open our hearts to hear your call.
We ask this in Jesus name.
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Prayer for Priestly Vocations
Loving and faithful God, you promised that in every generation you would provide shepherds for your flock.
We ask you to raise up men who are generous in their service, willing to offer their lives and all their gifts for your glory and for the good of your people.
May our faith today be our legacy for the next generation.
We ask this in the name of Jesus and through the Holy Spirit who lives and reigns with you, now and forever.
Amen.
Our Father…, Hail Mary…, Glory be…
St. John Vianney, patron of priests, pray for us. -
Prayer for Seminarians and Priests
Jesus, I thank you for your gift of the priesthood to the Church.
I pray for all priests and seminarians today especially ____________________________.
May they hear your invitation to “follow me,” in every aspect of their lives.
Bless them with love and joy as they seek to know you more deeply.
Give them courage and zeal as they serve you and your people.
Give them wisdom and trust as they discern your will.
We ask this with confidence in you.
Amen.
Our Father…, Hail Mary…, Glory be…
St. John Vianney, patron of priests, pray for us.