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St. Finbarr’s Way
It’s called the Camino de Cork by some. However comparisons fail to do justice to the ancient pilgrimage route originally traced by St. Finbarr some 1,400 years ago. One of the most wonderful developments in our Church over the last number of years has been the...
“Go make disciples of all nations.”
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...
New Vocations Director for Ireland
"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...
Pilgrimage to Rome
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...
Pope’s Message on Vocations 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...
1. I’m not a ‘saint’, maybe I am not holy enough to be a priest.
Some people think being a priest is about being removed from the world and distant from the lives of ordinary people. However when we look at the life of Jesus we see someone who lived, loved and shared his faith among all people. We can be as holy in life through our...
2. What is a Vocation?
In the simplest terms 'vocation' means a 'call'. It's about how God is calling you to live your life. We all have a vocation, in that we are all called by God to love Him and others as much as we love ourselves. Some are called to marriage, others to single life and...
3. What does a Priest do?
The priest is called to live out the mission of Jesus through teaching and spreading the Good News, acting as a shepherd for the community he serves and celebrating the sacraments. The faithful expect only one thing from priests: that they be specialists in promoting...
4. Could it be me?
Whoever opens his heart to Christ will not only understand the mystery of his own existence, but also that of his own vocation; he will bear the abundant fruit of grace.” - Pope John Paul II - Message for the 42nd World Day of Prayer for Vocations The call to...