Sr. Corrina Thomas and Sr. Theresa Keller of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in La Crosse, WI, share their thoughts on the relevance of religious life in today's world.

Youth attending World Youth Day in Madrid visit the USCCB Vocations Fair to hear and see witnesses to the vocations of priesthood and consecrated life. This video offers their inspiring reflections!

At World Youth Day in Madrid the US Bishops hosted a Vocations Fair, which encouraged thousands of youth to consider a vocation to the priesthood and consecrated life. Bishops, priests and religious share the inspiration of their vocation.

Priests and religious men and women who participated in the USCCB Vocations Fair at World Youth Day in Madrid share with viewers the inspiration for their vocation.

Father Paul Hoesing of the Archdiocese of Omaha reflects on the meaning behind the action of laying down on the floor at his ordination in 2002. Taken from Everyone has a Vocation to Love: Whats Yours? The Vocation to the Priesthood by the Knights … [Mehr]

Sr. Rachel Terry, IHM, speaks to women discerning a religious vocation with words of encouragement.

Brother Agustino Torres of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal shares his vocation story. Taken from Everyone has a Vocation to Love: Whats Yours? The Vocation to the Religious Life for Men by the Knights of Columbus. Visit www.kofc.org.

Krista Bolin, Jesse and Melissa Moron, Joe Grubbs, and Father Gerry Lapatka show the way people can live for Christ in different stages and paths of life. Copyright Lifeteen. Visit www.lifeteen.com.

Karen Alexander, a postulant with the Benedictine Sisters of Virginia, shares her journey on the path towards discerning a vocation to the religious life.

El Padre Juan Puigbo comparte su historia de discernimiento hacia el sacerdocio de Jesucristo. Father Juan Puigbo shares with us his story of vocational discernment towards the priesthood of Jesus Christ.

A definition of a Consecrated Virgin Living in the World, taken from the film Consecrated Virgins in Todays Church, a joint production of the United States Association of Consecrated Virgins and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lansing. Visit www … [Mehr]

A 17th century French Jesuit missionary who was sent to bring the Gospel to the native people of Canada. Taken from Everyone has a Vocation to Love: Whats Yours? The Vocation to the Priesthood by the Knights of Columbus. Visit www.kofc.org.

Sister Mary Madeline Todd, OP, of the Dominican Sisters of Nashville, TN, describes the religious community as the family through which members serve Christ and the Church. Taken from Everyone has a Vocation to Love: Whats Yours? The Vocation to the … [Mehr]

In religious life, a person offers him or herself totally to God for His purposes and plans. Taken from Everyone has a Vocation to Love: Whats Yours? The Vocation to the Religious Life for Women by the Knights of Columbus. Visit www.kofc.org.

Religious brothers describe the great adventure of their vocation. Taken from Everyone has a Vocation to Love: Whats Yours? The Vocation to the Religious Life for Women by the Knights of Columbus. Visit www.kofc.org.

Fr. Eric Nielsen discusses the common fear of making a commitment to the priesthood. Taken from "The Catholic Priest Today", sponsored by the Midwest Theological Forum and produced by the Cresta Group. Visit www.thecatholicpriesttoday.com.

What is a good priest? Taken from The Catholic Priest Today, sponsored by the Midwest Theological Forum and produced by the Cresta Group. Visit www.thecatholicpriesttoday.com.

Pope asks all to urge youth to consider becoming priests, religious. USCCB offers web resources to develop vocation culture. Dioceses urged to link to bishops' vocations website http://www.usccb.org/vocations/vocationsday.shtml The Vatican has … [Mehr]

El Padre Juan Puigbo comparte la importancia del discernimiento en la vida de todos que quieran seguir a Dios. Fr. Juan Puigbo shares with us the importance of discerning God's will for our lives if we wish to follow Him.

Learn about the state of the priesthood in the wake of scandal. Taken from The Catholic Priest Today, sponsored by the Midwest Theological Forum and produced by the Cresta Group. Visit www.thecatholicpriesttoday.com.

Priests answer questions about their vocations to the priesthood. Copyright Lifeteen. Visit www.lifeteen.com.

Sr. Rachel Terry, IHM, shares her discernment story into religious life.

Sister Mara Lester, RSM, shares her vocation story with us. She explores some of the reasons why she became a sister of Mercy as well as her current work as a medical student.

La Hermana María Auxiliadora Fernández, SSVM, le da las gracias a los sacerdotes que le ayudaron a encontrar su vocación a la vida religiosa. Sister María Auxiliadora Fernández, SSVM, thanks the many priests who helped her along her vocational … [Mehr]

CNS offers you a review of the Survey of Women Religious Professing Perpetual Vows. Check it out and then visit our ForYourVocation's Section for parents and families! http://www.foryourvocation.org

El Padre Juan Puigbo aconseja a los padres de familia en cómo acompañar a sus hijos en el discernimiento sacerdotal. Father Juan Puigbo gives guidance to parents in how to help their sons discern a call to the priesthood.

La Hermana Magdalena Casa Nava, DLJC, comparte su historia vocacional. Ella encontró su llamado a la vida religiosa al profundizar su caminar con Jesucristo. Sister Magdalena Casa Nava, DLJC, shares with us her vocation story. She discovered her … [Mehr]

El Padre Jesús Rico García, Director General de la Hermandad de Sacerdotes Operarios Diocesanos, responde a la pregunta: ¿Que recomienda como un plan de acción orgánico diocesano para promover vocaciones? Fr. Jesús Rico García, General … [Mehr]

A video interviewing priests on the meaning of the promise of celibacy for them and their ministry.

Interviews by seminarians, priests and former seminarians with their families/parents sharing their experiences in the seminary and the meaning of the call to the priesthood.

Check out this two-part video! These seminarians and priests talk about when they first heard God's call to the priesthood, and what energizes their vocation.

Sister Doretta DAlbero of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus explains how the religious vows point to the life beyond. Taken from Everyone has a Vocation to Love: Whats Yours? The Vocation to the Religious Life for Women by the Knights of … [Mehr]

Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta describes her own vocation. Taken from Everyone has a Vocation to Love: Whats Yours? The Vocation to the Religious Life for Women by the Knights of Columbus. Visit www.kofc.org.

Listen to this beautiful quote by our pontiff, Pope Benedict XVI, on the beauty of giving ones life to God in any state of life. Taken from Everyone has a Vocation to Love: Whats Yours? The Vocation to the Religious Life for Women by the Knights of … [Mehr]

Sister Eva Maria of the Little Sisters of the Poor shares a lesson she has learned since she professed her vows in 2002. Taken from Everyone has a Vocation to Love: Whats Yours? The Vocation to the Religious Life for Women by the Knights of Columbus … [Mehr]

Spiderman: Discerner Orlando Castillo explains his six month period of discernment in Peru. Taken from The Calling by David Ranghelli, copyright Pleasant Avenue Pictures, LLC. Visit www.thecallingdocumentary.com for more information.

Priest Today clip 2- brotherhood: Father Eric Nielsen, a priest of the Diocese of Madison, Wisconsin, discusses the importance of brotherhood among priests. Taken from The Catholic Priest Today, sponsored by the Midwest Theological Forum and … [Mehr]

Frater Elias Rauwolf of the Canons Regular of Prémontré shares the story of his vocation to the brotherhood. Taken from 'Everyone has a Vocation to Love: Whats Yours? The Vocation to the Religious Life' by the Knights of Columbus. Visit www.kofc.org.

How and why someone would want to become a priest. Copyright Lifeteen. Visit www.lifeteen.com.

Kathleen and Leo share the joy of seeing their daughter grow in her religious vocation.

Judith Stegman introduces viewers to her life as a Consecrated Virgin Living in the World, a vocation that many people in the Church know little, if anything, about. This clip is taken from the film Consecrated Virgins in Todays Church, a joint … [Mehr]

Seminarians share their vocational journey with elementary and middle school students as part of the "Seminarian Bike Tour".

Father Miles Walsh, a priest of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, discusses the primary role of the priest as the one to stand in the place of Christ at the Eucharistic table. Taken from Everyone has a Vocation to Love: Whats Yours? The Vocation to the … [Mehr]

JP2 Quote on Free Choice: Hear Pope John Paul IIs words about the way the Lords call appeals to human freedom. Taken from Everyone has a Vocation to Love: Whats Yours? The Vocation to the Religious Life for Women by the Knights of Columbus. Visit … [Mehr]

The vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience can often be seen as restricting; but they can truly lead religious men and women to the fullness of human happiness and perfection. Taken from Everyone has a Vocation to Love: Whats Yours? The Vocation … [Mehr]

Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration answer questions about their vocations to religious life. Copyright Lifeteen. Visit www.lifeteen.com.

Brother Paul Bednarczyk, CSC, explains the meaning of religious brotherhood.

A video honoring the spiritual motherhood of consecrated sisters by showing a glimpse into their apostolate, community life and prayer with musical accompaniment. Featured in this video are the Sisters of Life, the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal … [Mehr]

Various interviews on the vocation to the priesthood. Taken from The Catholic Priest Today, sponsored by the Midwest Theological Forum and produced by the Cresta Group. Visit www.thecatholicpriesttoday.com.

Served as a missionary to Hawaiian lepers from 1864 until 1889, ultimately contracting leprosy himself. Taken from Everyone has a Vocation to Love: Whats Yours? The Vocation to the Priesthood by the Knights of Columbus. Visit www.kofc.org.

Sister Mary Madeline Todd, OP, of the Dominican Sisters of Nashville, TN, shares the advice she received when she was discerning her call. Taken from Everyone has a Vocation to Love: Whats Yours? The Vocation to the Religious Life for Women by the … [Mehr]

Brother Tom Dion of the Salesians of Don Bosco shares his vocation story. Taken from Everyone has a Vocation to Love: Whats Yours? The Vocation to the Religious Life for Men by the Knights of Columbus. Visit www.kofc.org.

Dr. Scott Hahn and Fr. C. Eugene Morris discuss the meaning of the fatherhood of priests. Taken from The Catholic Priest Today, sponsored by the Midwest Theological Forum and produced by the Cresta Group. Visit www.thecatholicpriesttoday.com.

Fr. Tony Marques on confession. Taken from The Catholic Priest Today, sponsored by the Midwest Theological Forum and produced by the Cresta Group. Visit www.thecatholicpriesttoday.com.

Vocations Semester Introduction: How to talk to your teens about vocations. Copyright Lifeteen. Visit www.lifeteen.com

Father Dan Beeman addresses some of the common objections to Church teaching about the priesthood. Copyright Lifeteen. Visit www.lifeteen.com.

Fr. Larry Richard (Founder of The Reason for our Hope Foundation), John Bradford (Founder of Wilderness Outreach) and Andrew Maynard (Seminarian, Pontifical College Josephinum) reflect on the characteristics of male spirituality in our contemporary … [Mehr]

Sister Pat Mack, Carmelite Sister for the Aged and Infirmed and Sister Pat McMahon, Sister of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity

Carl and Blythe Turner's perspective on their daughter's vocational discernment with the Carmelite Sisters.

Jessica Kary, of the Apostolic Oblates, shares her vocation story.

Father Don Kline and Sister Lynn Allvin share their vocation stories. Produced by Lifeteen (www.lifeteen.com).

George and Maureen Parker, the parents of a priest, offer ways parents can assist vocational discernment for their children.

George and Maureen Parker share their experiences and the joys of their son being called to the Priesthood.

Fr. Richter offers ways parents can encourage vocational discernment for their children.

How parents can foster Godly character and habits of prayer in order to help their children discern the will of God for their lives.

Sr. Clare Hunter, FSE, shares her love for her vocation as a religious woman.

Fr. Richter shares his own experiences on how to discern a priestly vocation.

Fr. Richter speaks of essential elements of how to help guide men and women in discerning their vocation.

Fr. Toups guides Vocation Directors in the use of ForYourVocation.org

Steps that men and women who are discerning their vocation can take in the discernment process

Jessica Kary, A.O., describes the nature and mission of a Secular Institute

Produced by the USCCB and Grassroots Films, this featured film is meant to encourage men to consider the priesthood and to edify all of the faithful with regards to our spiritual fathers.

Msgr. Ernest Fiedler speaks about discernment and listening to God in prayer. From the video entitled "Callings".

Fr. Thomas Richter: Personal Vocation

Produced by USCCB and Grassroots Films is meant to encourage men to consider the priesthood and to edify all of the faithful with regards to our spiritual fathers.

These are segments from a video entitled "Jesus Calls Women" by Wordnet Productions (www.wordnet.tv).

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