April 26, 2026
This weekend, we celebrate the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, and it really comes down to a simple truth: God is still calling. Not just a few people—but all of us.
Sometimes we hear the word “vocation” and think only of priesthood or religious life. And yes, we pray in a special way for those called to serve the Church in those ways. But vocation is bigger than that. It’s about how each of us is called to live our lives—with purpose, with love, and with faith.
The challenge is not that God isn’t speaking. It’s that we don’t always make the time to listen. Life is busy. There’s always something demanding our attention. But God’s voice is often quiet. It comes in prayer, in moments of reflection, in the gentle sense that we are being led in a certain direction.
And here’s the important part—God doesn’t expect us to have everything figured out. He simply asks us to be open.
Think of how Jesus called His disciples. He didn’t give them all the details. He simply said, “Follow me.” And step by step, they discovered who they were meant to be. That’s how it works for us, too.
So maybe the invitation this week is a simple one: take a little time to be still. Ask the Lord, “What are you asking of me right now?” And then be open to where that leads.
And as we pray for all vocations, let’s also pray for the courage to say “yes”—whatever that may look like in our own lives.
I remember you at Mass.
