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Faith Offman, Associate Director of Ministry at St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat and Conference Center in Detroit, Michigan, walks us through the importance of the Liturgical Year living in God’s Time.
Passionist Student, Conor Quinn, CP, shares his vocation story and how his journey brought him from Ireland to Chicago to study.
Passionist student, Phillip Donlan, CP, talks about his vocation journey with the Passionists.
Fr. Alfredo Ocampo, CP, shares his Passionist vocation.
P. Alfredo Ocampo, CP, shares what his Passionist vocation means to him (Spanish language)
Br. Kurt Wernert, CP, shares his vocation as a Passionist Brother.
Fr. Don Senior, CP, shares what his vocation as a Passionist priest means to him.
Fr. John Schork, CP, Vocation Director for Holy Cross Province, welcomes you to National Vocations Awareness Week.
Prayer for Vocations
LORD of the Harvest,
BLESS young people with the gift of courage to respond to your call.
Open their hearts to great ideals, to great things.
INSPIRE all of your disciples to mutual love and giving —
for vocations blossom in the good soil of faithful people.
INSTILL those in religious life, parish ministries, and families
with the confidence and grace to invite others
to embrace the bold and noble path of a life consecrated to you.
UNITE us to Jesus through prayer and sacrament,
so that we may cooperate with you in
building your reign of mercy and truth, of justice and peace.
Amen.
— Pope Francis
Adapted from the Message on the
51st World Day of Prayer for Vocations.
Oración por las Vocaciones
SEÑOR de la mies,
BENDICE a los jóvenes con el don del valor para aceptar tu llamado.
Abre sus corazones a grandes ideales y proyectos.
INCULCA todos tus discípulos el testimonio del amor y la entrega mutua,
porque las vocaciones florecen en la buena tierra de las personas fieles.
INFUNDE en los Religiosos, los ministros parroquiales, y las familias la confianza y la gracia para invitar a otros
a que abracen el camino audaz y noble de la vida consagrada a ti.
ÚNENOS a Jesús a través de la oración y el sacramento,
para que podamos cooperar contigo
en la construcción de tu reino de misericordia y verdad, de justicia y paz. Amén.
— Papa Francisco
Adaptado del Mensaje en la
51a Jornada Mundial de Oración por las Vocaciones.
For more information about a vocation as a Passionist Priest or Brother, contact:
Fr. John Schork, CP
847-518-8844, ext. 307
[email protected]
View an electronic vocation brochure:
Vocation Brochure - English
Vocation Brochure - Spanish
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Vocation Brochure - English
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Congratulations to Fr.Simon Herbers, CP, 97, recipient of the Compassion Award for the 2018 Gold Standard Award for Optimal Aging, presented by the University of Louisville, Institute for Sustainable Health and Optimal Aging.
Nominated by Dr. Terry McDevitt, Michelle Rudovich and Fr. David Cohour, CP.
“The Institute presents this award to an individual or couple, age 85 or older, who exemplifies optimal aging – someone who is making the most of what their later years bring and continues to love life.
The Gold Standard Award for Optimal Aging Award Ceremony & Luncheon celebrates and honors older adults who embody the Institute’s vision for a world where all older adults lead engaged and flourishing lives.”
Bio:
Fr. Simon Herbers, CP, is a “golden” example of how to optimally respond to age-related changes! Two years ago, as a member of the Passionist religious order, he was transferred to the to the Passionist assisted living facility at Sacred Heart Monastery in Louisville, Kentucky, after living and ministering in Houston, Texas, for 30 years, Instead of letting his ministry and active life fade with age and a new home, Simon responded with flexibility, energy and grace. He jumped into ministry in Louisville, continuing his newsletter for seniors, Think Life. He sought out a writer to document his prison ministry. He started visiting seniors at Nazareth Home, a skilled nursing facility in Louisville. Simon continued his openness to new experiences and began participating in the Compassionate Louisville Elder Cousel. His active approach to life and ministry is inclusive, humble and grounded by love. Simon’s ability, to be “love” for others – while aging – is seen in his ministry.
Fr. Simon’s Passionist Family and friends gathered for the awards ceremony and luncheon,
September 7, 2018, in Louisville, Kentucky.