Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor.
Question —
“Which role or profession is more important: a doctor or a plumber?”
The answer —
“It depends. If the sink is plugged up, well then, the plumber!”
One job or profession may be more complicated, require more education, seek more expertise than another; but depending on the needs and circumstances, any particular profession may rise to the top as the most important because at the moment it may be most needed.
There are many vocations (callings) in our Christian lives. Some are called to marriage, some to the priesthood, or diaconate; some to consecrated religious life, and some to a single state.
The Good Shepherd calls us. He tells us that his sheep hear his voice and know him!
Each is a vocation (calling) from God. When one feels actually called and hears that call deep within them, this calling or vocation becomes uniquely satisfying. When deep within, a person discovers the call, then there is nothing they do or give up that could be too much — they just know that it is so right for them.
Praying about our call should be in the prayer agenda of every Christian. To believe that God is actually calling us — deep within — makes hearing and answering a very important life activity.
That is why we pray for vocations — all vocations. We pray that all will take the time to listen deep within. We pray that the voice of God will become real to us and we will hear it. The Good Shepherd calls us. He tells us that his sheep hear his voice and know him!
Quote of the week |
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched; they must be felt with the heart.” — Buddha.
