Holy Orders

“Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest”

— Matt 9:38

Holy Orders at Cathedral of Saint Christopher

The whole Church is called to pray for an increase in vocations, and to support and encourage those discerning. We pray for the young people in our community and our families - that the Lord enlighten and give them the grace and courage to respond to His call. And responding does take great courage! Perhaps you know of someone? Have you ever asked them what they think God is calling them to?

The word vocation comes from the Latin vocare, meaning to call. God’s call is not about becoming someone we’re not, but about becoming more fully the one He created us to be. How is Christ calling you to make Him present, known and glorified in the world? God is calling us personally to discover and live our vocation more deeply.

Pope Francis recently encouraged all Catholics to contemplate their vocation, but in particular way he called on young men to be courageous and generous in embarking, just as the first disciples did, on a vocation to the priesthood. The Pope acknowledged that answering the Lord's call demands the courage to take a risk, but at its heart, it is an unsurpassable invitation to become part of an important mission. Christ’s mission!

It is a call to fall in love with the One who created you, out of love and for love, in a way of utter service and sacrifice. “I invite everyone” he said, “to ask the Lord for the gift of good labourers for His Kingdom, with hearts and hands open to His love.” Do not be afraid, to answer His call.“The Teacher is here… and He is asking for you.” (Jn 11:28)

As a young man, do you feel called to the priesthood?

“Come and See” (Jn 1:39).