On the theme of vocations, the Second Vatican Council has offered us a very rich doctrinal, spiritual and pastoral patrimony. In harmony with its profound vision of the Church, it solemnly affirms that the duty to foster vocations “concerns the whole Christian community” (Optatam totius, 2). Twenty years later, the…
“Lord Jesus, who called the ones you wanted to call, call many of us to work for youand with you. “You, who enlightened with your words those whom you called, enlighten us with faith in you. “You, who supported them in their difficulties, help us to conquer the…
Lord Jesus Christ, Redeemer of the human race, to your most Sacred Heart we turn with humility and trust, with reverence and hope, with a deep desire to give to you glory and honour and praise. Lord Jesus Christ, Saviour of the world, we thank you for all that…
Jesus, Son of God, in whom the fullness of the Divinity dwells, You call all the baptized to ” put out into the deep”, taking the path that leads to holiness. Waken in the hearts of young people the desire to be witnesses in the world of today to the…