Vocations
An
Invitation to Share the Journey
The discernment of a vocation is a wonderful
journey. Here is some information on the call
to be a Redemptorist priest or brother.
Charism
Redemptorists today strive to
carry on the tradition of Saint Alphonsus Liguori,
by reaching out to the most abandoned poor.
They do so especially by proclaiming the Gospel,
as Jesus said of himself: "The Spirit of
the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed
me to bring glad tidings to the poor..."
(Luke 4:18).
Ministries
Today the Redemptorists work
by preference (though not exclusively) for the
poor in a variety of ministries:
- Preaching
popular or parish missions
- Ordinary
pastoral care in poor parishes
- Retreat
houses
- Publications
- Social
works
- Specialized
apostolates such as hearing impaired ministry,
hospital chaplaincies, prison apostolate,
etc.
- Missions
in foreign lands
Formation
Formation
of a Redemptorist Brother
-
A
period of postulancy, which is a time for
studying, experiencing Redemptorist life
and discerning God's call.
-
A
one-year novitiate during which the candidate
is given the opportunity to internalize
Redemptort life, history and spirituality.
-
At
least three years in temporary vows with
various options for academic study, technical
training or work before professing perpetual
vows.
-
Ongoing
formation.
Prayer
for Redemptorist Vocations
God, we thank
you
for the blessings you have given us
in Christ our Redeemer.
Let your Spirit overshadow your people,
making your gentle invitation
heard in many hearts.
Lord of the harvest,
bless the Redemptorist family
throughout the world
with many vocations,
so that those in greatest need
will experience the good news
of redemption.
May your love grow among us
and spread throughout all your creation,
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Mother of Perpetual Help
pray for us.
Saint Alphonsus
pray for us.
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