Celebrating Holiness: Three Inspiring Lay Men in a Year of Jubilee

This year 2025 marks three significant events that highlight for us the transformative power ofpersonal vocation. It is the 100th anniversary of the death of Matt Talbot, a man whose

Kathy – Call to Missions

My family emigrated to South Africa when I was seven years old. As a teenager I attended a government secondary school, but then went to catechism on each Saturday morning

Tony – My Journey of Discovering and Living My Personal Vocation

Growing up in Ireland, I viewed my vocation through what seemed like binary options: priesthood or faithful layperson. For a long time, I assumed I’d consider the priesthood if I

Hannah’s Story

Hannah Vaughan-Spruce – Consecrated Virgin I was born into a Catholic family, faithfully attending Mass every Sunday but, like many Catholic teenagers, not aware of the fullness of life available

Book Review- Discernment Do’s and Don’ts

Discernment Do’s and Don’ts – A practical guide to Vocational Discernment by Fr George Elliot Overview Fr. George Elliott’s “Discernment Dos and Don’ts” is a concise and highly practical guide

Vocational Discernment: Discovering Your Call to Fulfilment and Purpose

Your life is a gift, and God has created you with a purpose. Vocational discernment is about discovering what that purpose is—where your deepest joys, your unique gifts, and God’s

Does the absence of a call to priesthood or religious life mean I don’t have a vocation?

The call to priesthood or religious life is just one expression of vocation. Every baptised Catholic has a vocation—a personal call from God. Just as each person is uniquely created,

Making effective use of the charisms and experience of Lay People in Parish Pastoral Councils

Parish Pastoral Councils (PPCs) have been a feature since the Second Vatican Council. The final document of the recent Synod on Synodality has emphasised the importance of Parish Pastoral councils

Discover Catholic Lay Communities Around the World

Catholic Lay communities are vibrant groups where you can deepen your faith, connect with like-minded peers, and live out your mission as a disciple of Jesus. Whether you’re looking for

A Catholic Understanding of conversion and discipleship

For a Catholic, giving one’s life to Jesus means making a conscious, personal decision to center their entire life on Christ. It involves embracing a relationship with Him, seeking to