Vocations

A vocation is God actively inviting – or calling – us to share in his own blessed life.

The first vocation, or calling, that we all have is to holiness. “This is the will of God, your Holiness” (1 Thessalonians 4.3)

Part of answering this first calling to holiness is discerning our vocation – the way that God wants us to be holy.

Priesthood, consecrated life, and marriage are three ways of following the Lord in holiness. From all eternity, God has planned one of these vocations for you.

Another part of answering the first calling to holiness is praying for and promoting vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life.

Resources for learning more about vocations are available from the Austin Diocesan Office of Vocations at www.austinvocations.com.