Sunday, April 21 is the 61st World Day of Prayer for Vocations

On this World Day of Prayer for Vocations when we ask you to pray for more vocations, especially to the priesthood, diaconate, religious life, societies of apostolic life or secular institutes. Please pray that more men and women will generously say yes to God’s call in their lives and that their parents will support them.

“Lord, You search me and You know me.”

God has planted our vocation deep into our hearts, and only He knows the plans He has for each one of us. Through our baptism, we are called to know Christ, love Christ and serve Christ, and sanctity is our highest calling and our first vocation. In discerning where God is calling us, we continue to grow in an intimate and personal relationship and conversation with Christ.  Whether our call is to priesthood, permanent diaconate, consecrated life, marriage or single life, we ask, “Is this the best path for me to holiness?”

You can find further discernment prayers, reflections and resources here.