Vocations

“Love is not something that fossilizes, but something that lives. Works of love are the way to peace. And where does this love begin? Right in our hearts. We must know that we have been created for greater things, not just to be a number in the world, not just to go for diplomas and degrees, this work and that work. We have been created in order to love and to be loved.” – Mother Teresa, Essential Writings; Orbis, 2001

The Christian tradition teaches us that baptism is a first response to God’s call in our life. Our answer to God’s call takes shape in our lives of work, family and community. In Mother Teresa’s profound words we must discern what it means to love and be loved. Is a response to God’s love calling you to consider how a career can be a pathway for God in the world? Are you called to discern a vocation to the priesthood or religious life? The Catholic tradition is rich with insights and resources. Please fill out the Campus Minisitry Information Card.

Vocation Links:

Beyond Career to Calling: a program at St. Thomas for the theological exploration of vocation, made possible through the Lilly Endowment

Vocations Office of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis

Vocations Online

Jesuits

MaryKnoll

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Vocations

Vocational Resources:

Bibliographies on Spirituality and Vocational Discernment