Detroit — National Vocation Awareness Week, started in 1976 by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops as a week set aside for the faithful to pray for increased vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life, has taken place in January since 1997. This year, however, the celebration has been moved to the first full…
Can a walking discernment pilgrimage help a young man discern a vocation to the priesthood? The answer is a resounding yes! In 2013, I led a group of 30 pilgrims to northern Spain to walk along the final 72 miles of the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James), and two of those pilgrims are…
Though emotions range, local priests say families can affect discernment “May parents, mothers in particular, be generous in giving their sons to the Lord, when he calls them to the priesthood. May they cooperate joyfully in their vocational journey, realizing that in this way they will be increasing and deepening their Christian fruitfulness in the…
Detroit — The best first step in this sometimes difficult process is to follow the words most spoken in the Holy Scripture: “Be not afraid!” Whether it was an angel announcing good news, or Christ speaking to His disciples, setting aside your fear is the first step. Once you are open to hearing the Lord…
Catholic cemeteries affirm dignity of human person in Metro Detroit Metro Detroit — For Catholics, cemeteries are much more than a place for the bodies of deceased friends and family. “(Cemeteries) are a sacred place that provides an appropriate environment respecting the life of the person, and expressing our belief that the person has been…
Detroit — Mary Healy, Ph.D., associate professor of sacred Scripture at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, was named to the Pontifical Biblical Commission, an advisory body serving the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith. Named to the commission Oct. 20, Healy is one of three women appointed to the 20-member commission — the…
