World Day for Consecrated Life February 2/3 2013
In 1997, Pope John Paul II instituted a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life. This celebration is attached to the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on February 2nd. This Feast is also known as Candlemas Day; the day on which candles are blessed symbolizing Christ who is the light of the world. So too, those in consecrated life are called to reflect light of Jesus Christ to all peoples. The celebration of World Day for Consecrated Life is transferred to the following Sunday in order to highlight the gift of consecrated persons for the whole Church.
Resources to help you promote World Day for Consecrated Life
Prayers of the Faithful
For those consecrated to God by the vows of chastity, poverty and obedience that they may seek to live their baptismal promises more intensely and have the grace to persevere in their commitment to the Lord and serve with open hearts and willing spirits. We pray to the Lord…
For those who have responded to the prompting of the Holy Spirit to be a consecrated person that they may experience the support of the Church as they continue their growth in holiness. We pray to the Lord…
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World Day for Consecrated Life will be celebrated in the Church on Saturday, February 2, 2013 and in parishes on the weekend of February 2-3, 2013. Please pray for all those who have made commitments in the consecrated life, and be sure to thank them on their special day. May they continue to be inspired by Jesus Christ and respond generously to God's gift of their vocation.
For those consecrated to God by the vows of chastity, poverty and obedience that they may seek to live their baptismal promises more intensely and have the grace to persevere in their commitment to the Lord and serve with open hearts and willing spirits. We pray to the Lord…
For those who have responded to the prompting of the Holy Spirit to be a consecrated person that they may experience the support of the Church as they continue their growth in holiness. We pray to the Lord…
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"The discernment of a vocation is above all the fruit of an intimate dialogue between the Lord and his disciples. Young people, if they know how to pray, can be trusted to know what to do with God's call."
—Pope Benedict XVI, Response to questions by the bishops
of the United States in Washington, D.C., April 16, 2008
of the United States in Washington, D.C., April 16, 2008
Year of Faith
Vocation Series
“A new video series of bishops speaking on vocations from the perspective of the Year of Faith and the Catechism of the Catholic Church”
New Vocation Promotion Feature
The USCCB is pleased to highlight various ways that vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life can be promoted, by featuring resources that are currently used by archdioceses and dioceses throughout the United States, or available through various organizations. Our fourteenth Vocation Promotion Feature is Prayer and Discernment Resources. Visit our page for prayers and readings that the USCCB offers to assist you in the discernment process.
More Vocation Promotion Feature Pages: Click on any link below for more information.
Eucharist: Heart of VocationsParents' and Family Resources for Vocations
Vocation Tools in Social Media
Vocation Camps and Summer Vocation Events
Parish Vocation Activities and Resources
Houses of Discernment
Lesson Plans on Vocations
Talking Vocations with the Bishop
Resources on the Priesthood and Seminary Life
Mary, Mother and Model of Vocations
Resources on Consecrated Life
Promoting Vocations Among Diverse Cultures
Saints' Vocations
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