Vocations

Pope John Paul II at the Grotto of Massabielle, Lourdes, 14 August 2004 As pilgrims to Lourdes, we too wish this evening to retrace in prayer, together with Mary our Mother, the ‘mysteries' in which Jesus reveals that he is the ‘light of the world'. We recall his promise: ‘He who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life' (Jn 8:12).

We wish to learn from the lowly handmaid of the Lord an attitude of docility and openness to the word of God and a generous commitment to welcoming Christ's teaching into our lives.

In particular, as we meditate on the sharing of the Lord's Mother in her Son's redemptive mission, I would ask you to pray for vocations to the priesthood and to virginity for the Kingdom of God, so that all those who are called will respond with generosity and perseverance.

For vocation advice: write to

Father Jude Genovia,
St Columban's, PO Box 4454,1099 MANILA
Email: columbanfathers@yahoo.com
www.columbanmission.net