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Meditate on God’s Word
1st Reading: Acts 13:14, 43-52– World Day of Prayer for Vocations
2nd Reading: Revelation 7:9, 14b-17
Gospel: John 10:27-30 – Jesus the Shepherd
Attending to Our Primary Vocation
This Sunday is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. As disciples, we all share one common vocation, the vocation of holiness. The Second Vatican Council says “that all the faithful of Christ of whatever rank or status, are called to the fullness of the Christian life and to the perfection of charity.” (Lumen Gentium 40).
We cannot become holy and virtuous by our own merits. Rather, any growth is the result of the grace of God. We can receive numerous graces whenever we turn to him in quiet times of prayer as well as through the sacraments. The greatest form of prayer we can partake in is the Holy Mass. Consequently, we should strive to make it the highlight of our week, ensuring there are no competing distractions for our time. We can also, to the best of our circumstances, try to attend Mass on weekdays as well.
It is only when we are attending to our primary vocation of holiness that we’ll be able to discern our secondary call to the vocation of priesthood, religious life, marriage or consecrated singlehood. Holiness will allow us to have the humility and docility to hear the voice of God gently guiding us. It will also strengthen us to overcome any fears and say yes to whichever vocation He calls us to. Let us strive to live out our vocation of holiness to the best of our ability.
Summary
The Second Vatican Council says “that all the faithful of Christ of whatever rank or status, are called to the fullness of the Christian life and to the perfection of charity.” It is only when we are
attending to our primary vocation of holiness that we’ll be able to discern our secondary call to the vocation of priesthood, religious life, marriage or consecrated singlehood. Holiness will allow us to have the humility and docility to hear the voice of God gently guiding us and give us the strength to overcome all fears.
