Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 419 Jones Street, Moville, IA 51039-0802 US - VOCATION VIEW

The widow experienced a miracle of trust. Trust the Lord; then watch for the miracle of plenty in your life. (Mark 12:38-44)

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The Lord has called us to love God and our neighbor. Are you called to love by becoming a priest, brother, or sister? (Mark 12:38-44)

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You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek. Let us pray for an increase to the vocation of priesthood, pray for the priests who serve us. (Hebrews 5:1-6)

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Whoever wants to rank first among you must serve the needs of all. Are we willing to give our life in service to our brothers and sisters? (Mark 10:35-45)

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Go and sell what you have and give it to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven. Come and follow me. The rich young man left sad. How will we respond? (Mark 10:17-30)

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Young children learn much from the example of the adults in their lives. Pray today for married people, that they may be faithful to their call to married life and be an inspiration to their children. (Mark 10:2-16)

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The Lord calls many to service in the church. How can you, in prayer, love, and action, support those who are called to service as priests and religious? (Mark 9:38-43)

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Jesus made himself the servant of all. Am I willing to be a servant for Jesus’ people? (Mark 9:30-37)

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The Lord God opens our ears that we may hear. Lord, what are you asking of me? How do you want me to serve you? (Isaiah 50:4-9)

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Jesus groans to the heavens, begging God for our openness. Let his prayer of “Ephphatha!” echo in the stillness of your heart. Pray for the gift of openness for yourself, and for those you know whom God may be calling to priesthood or religious life. (Mark 7:31-37)

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Every worthwhile gift comes from above. What gifts do you have? Are you being asked to use those gifts in full-time service for the church? (James 1:17-37)

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Lord, to whom should we go? You have the words of eternal life. There is no where else to go. Follow Jesus, come what may. (John 6:60-69)

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Give thanks to God the Father always and for everything in the name of the Lord Jesus. What gifts have you received? How does God ask you to use them? (Ephesians 5:15-20)

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Jesus is the bread of life. Our world still hungers. Who will feed the multitude? Consider a life of ministry, or encourage others to do so. (John 6:41-51)

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If we trust Jesus’ promise to feed us and quench our thirst we can fearlessly give our lives in his service. Pray today for the men and woman who will serve your local church as priests, brothers and sisters. (John 6:24-35)

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The lad gave what he had--five loaves and a couple of dried fish—and all were fed. Just imagine if we give what we have… Consider being a priest, deacon, brother, or sister. (John 6:1-15)

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Rest to listen; listen to respond. Hear God’s answer to your question “What do you ask of me?”  (Mark 6:30-34)

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Pray today for those whom God calls and sends as ministers of Good News. (Amos 7:12-15)

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Look with new eyes at the people in your neighborhood. Whose son or daughter has the capacity to serve God’s people as a priest, brother, or sister? Invite them!   (Mark 6:1-6)

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The world needs the healing touch of Jesus. Who will reach out in Jesus’ name? Consider becoming a priest, deacon, brother, or sister. (Mark 5:21-43)

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Why are you so terrified? Why are you lacking in faith? If God is calling you, do not be afraid. If the wind and sea obey God’s call…shouldn’t we? (Mark 4:35-41)

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Allow yourself to be fed by the gift of God’s love. Be bread for others. (Mark 14:12-16, 22-26)

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Through baptism we become beloved children of the Father of Jesus. Pray for the grace to humbly accept that Gift. Listen for what it means in your life.
(Romans 8:14-17)

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Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts or your people and kindle in hem the fire of your of your love. Send forth more workers for your vineyard. May many or your people choose to serve you by becoming priests, brothers, and sisters.
(John 20:19-23)

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Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts or your people and kindle in hem the fire of your of your love. Send forth more workers for your vineyard. May many or your people choose to serve you by becoming priests, brothers, and sisters. (John 20:19-23)

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As the Father has loved me so I have loved you. Live on in my love. Bask in the love of God; ask how to respond. (John 15:9-17)

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If you live in me and my words stay part of you, you may ask what you will and it will be done for you. Pray for an increase in vocations to priesthood and religious life. (John 15:1-8)

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On Good Shepherd Sunday we celebrate World Day Of Prayer for Vocations. Pray for an increase in vocations to priesthood, deaconate, and religious life. May God raise up good shepherds in our midst. (1 John 3:1-2)

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Peace be with you. The Lord gives us his Easter peace. Share that peace with someone who needs it.  (Luke 24:35-48)

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St. Thomas believed because he saw Jesus. What will it take for me to respond to God’s call? (John 20:19-31)

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The Lord has risen! It is true! Proclaim it to the world! Pray for an increase in vocations to priesthood and religious life. (Matthew 28:1-10)

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Blest are they who come in the name of the Lord. Am I Being called to proclaim Jesus as a priest, deacon, brother, or sister? (Mark 11:1-10)

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We should like to see Jesus. Where and how do we see Jesus? Pray for a clear vision of Jesus in the Body of Christ that surrounds us: in the poor, the outcast, and the suffering. Pray for the grace to stand with them. (John 12:20-33)

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God so loved the world that he gave us his only Son. What can we give in return? (John 3:14-21)

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Do we demand signs or do we hear the Lord speaking to our heart? (1 Corinthians 1:22-25

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Peter, James, and John saw the Lord transfigured before their eyes and heard, “This is my son, my beloved, listen to him.” Are you listening? (Mark 9:2-10)

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This is the time of fulfillment. The reign of God is at hand. Let us reform our lives and believe in the Good News. (Mark 1:12-15)

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We have never seen anything like this! What is more amazing, the ability to heal, or the gift to forgive sins? Consider being an instrument of God’s forgiveness through the ministry of priesthood. (Mark 2:1-12)

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Make the story public! Tell the world what Jesus has done for you. Consider a life of preaching, teaching, and service as a priest or deacon, sister, or brother. (Mark 1:40-45)

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Healing, reconciling, and proclaiming good news: the tasks of Jesus, the tasks of the church. Does God call you be a healer, reconciler, proclaimer of good news? (Mark 1:29-39)

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People were spellbound by the teachings of Jesus. The church needs bold teachers and preachers. Consider a vocation to priesthood or religious life. (Mark 1:21-28)

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Come after Me. Jesus called Andrew and Peter and James and John. He calls still in our day. Are you willing to drop your nets and follow? (Mark 1:14-20)

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Speak Lord, your servant is listening. Listening to the Lord requires silence. Make time each day to be quiet, so that you can hear God’s call. (1 Samuel 3:3-10)

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Revel in the gifts of your baptism; pray for and with those who are called to fulfill their baptismal promises as priests, sisters, and brothers. Encourage someone you know to consider a life of service in the church. (Acts 10:34-38)

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The Magi brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh. What gifts do you have to give? Is God calling you to be a priest, brother, or sister? (Matthew 2:1-12)

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Yours may not be THE Holy Family, but you are still a holy family. Share an expression of gratitude for the gift of your family today. Pray for wholeness and holiness for all members of the family of God. (Colossians 3:12-21)

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Mary received and responded to the Lord’s will through the invitation of an angel. Who are God’s messengers in your life? Listen to God speaking to you through them. (Luke 1:26-38)

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Rejoice; never cease praying. Let us never cease praying for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-24)

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John the Baptizer appeared in the desert proclaiming the Lord. Who will proclaim him in this generation? (Mark 1:1-8)

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At the beginning of Advent, watch and wait; be attentive to the ways in which God comes into your life. Be willing to be surprised. (Mark 13:33-37)

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When the Son of Man comes in glory, may we be among those who have fed the hungry, welcomed the stranger, and clothed the naked. For Jesus tells us clearly
that it is those who have demonstrated good stewardship by sharing their gifts with the less fortunate who will receive God’s blessing and inherit the kingdom.

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What we’ve done to the least of our brothers and sisters we’ve done to Christ. Choose to serve in every instance; listen for a call to service as a priest, brother, or sister. (Matthew 25:31-46)

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Oil and time: light and patience – requirements for discipleship. Keep your eyes open! In time, you will see what you are called to do. (Matthew 25:1-13)

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In You, Lord, I have found my peace. Is the Lord calling me to be a peacemaker? (Psalm 131)

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You shall love your neighbor as yourself. It’s a big world, in need of lots of neighborly people. Extend your hand today, tomorrow, for the rest of your life… (Matthew 22:34-40)

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What do we have that belongs to God? How do we make a return for that gift? (Matthew 22:15-21)

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The Lord is the shepherd who calls. Pray for an increase in vocations to priesthood and religious life. (Psalm 23)

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Dismiss all anxiety from your minds. Let us present our needs to God in the form of prayer and petitions full of gratitude. Let us pray for an increase in vocations to priesthood and religious life. (Philippians 4:6-9)

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Jesus emptied himself and took the form of a slave. Am I willing to empty myself to follow the Lord? Consider a call to priesthood or religious life. (Philippians 2:1-11)

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Life in service of the lord is never dull, and often challenging. Consider life as a priest, brother, or sister. (Mark 9:30-37)

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We neither live nor die as ruler of our own lives. That is a scary, but freeing, thought. What does God free us from? What does God free us for? (Romans 14:7-9)

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If two of you join voices on earth to pray for anything whatever, it shall be granted you by my Father in heaven. Pray for an increase in vocations to priesthood and religious life. (Matthew 18:15-20)

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If you wish to follow Jesus, deny yourself, take up your cross and follow. Are you courageous enough to follow as a priest or deacon, brother, or sister? (Matthew 16:21-27)

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Peter received his special call when he acknowledged Jesus as Messiah. We who believe in Jesus as Lord and Savior also receive a special call. Ask the Lord to direct your heart. (Matthew 16:13-20)

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My house shall be called a house of prayer for all people. As a church, let us pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life. (Isaiah 56:6-7)

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