Feb 22, 2012
This was the command of Christ for his disciples after the Resurrection, to fulfill their vocation by sharing their faith with people everywhere. It is also the motto chosen by Pope Benedict for the forthcoming World Youth Day in Rio in 2013. It is fitting then that we use it as the opening theme to launch our vocations blog for the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart.
The call to be a Catholic priest can be challenging, but for some people it is the way of life God intends for them in order to find fulfillment, inner peace and a way of serving others. A Missionary of the Sacred Heart is called to share the love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus with all those he meets. This may be in a community in Ireland, a prison in Venezuela, a retreat house in England, a parish in the USA or a hospice in South Africa. (more…)
Feb 20, 2012
Parish Ministry in Ireland and England
“Did you always want to be a priest?” It’s by far and away the most popular question I get asked. Anytime I’m giving a Confirmation class in a school, speaking to a group of young adults or even just talking to someone at a wedding it regularly comes up. The simple answer is ‘yes, absolutely.’ Saying that though my idea of being a priest back then was a million miles away from the reality of being a Missionary of the Sacred Heart today. (more…)
Feb 20, 2012
Amazing! Fantastic! Great pizza! These are just some of the words used by the students of Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School to describe their experience during their pilgrimage to Rome last week. It was a packed calendar and a whirlwind tour wrapped up into one. We went from Pantheon to the Vatican to Castel San Angelo to the English College and back to the Vatican for a trip up to the Cupola ( for those with no fear of heights and with a taste for danger! ). (more…)
Feb 14, 2012
“Every specific vocation is, in fact, born of the initiative of God; it is a gift of the Love of God! He is the One Who takes the ‘first step’,” states Pope Benedict in his message for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations due to be celebrated on April 29, the fourth Sunday of Easter.
The theme of Benedict XVI’s reflections this year is, Vocations, the Gift of the Love of God. In the message, the Pope elaborates on the love of God is and describes it as “everlasting.” (more…)
This was the command of Christ for his disciples after the Resurrection, to fulfill their vocation by sharing their faith with people everywhere. It is also the motto chosen by Pope Benedict for the forthcoming World Youth Day in Rio in 2013. It is fitting then that we use it as the opening theme to launch our vocations blog for the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart.
