2014 HORIZON No. 2 Spring -- Fresh approaches to vocation ministry

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2014 HORIZON No. 2 Spring -- Fresh approaches to vocation ministry

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2014 HORIZON No. 2 Spring digital edition, pdf, and tablet files -- Fresh approaches to vocation ministry

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Editor's Note

New ideas for a season of rebirth

By Carol Schuck Scheiber

As the spring season of new beginnings gets underway, perhaps our writers will inspire fresh ideas for the way your community organizes vocation ministry. Read more...

Updates

NRVC's upcoming convocation; get a free, downloadable education debt handbook, women religious promote vocations. Read more...

Lay vocation ministers speak out

Lay vocation ministers speak out

By Andrew, Andrew O’Connell, Maryellen Glackin, Andrew O’Connell, and Len Uhal

They are still a minority among vocation ministers, but lay people are forging new models for this ministry. Read more...

The shape of religious life to come

The shape of religious life to come

By Sr. Amy Hereford C.S.J.

Religious life may be moving toward communities that are smaller, more local, and more collaborative. Read more...

Responding to new openness toward our life

Responding to new openness toward our life

By Sister Deborah M. Borneman SS.C.M.

Many young people are willing to consider religious life. Can we go out to them? And can we invite them into our lives? Read more...

Summer retreat kicks off vocation year

Summer retreat kicks off vocation year

By Brother Mike Sheerin F.M.S.

This summer retreat cemented relationships with high school contacts and kicked off a “Year of Marist Vocations.” Read more...

The must-knows about discerning enclosed life

The must-knows about discerning enclosed life

By Sister Gabriel Davison O.S.C.

Enclosed life requires certain strengths and dispositions. An insider shares her wisdom about helping a discerner attracted to this life. Read more...

Feed your spirit

Feed your spirit

These two men inspire us

By Andrew and Andrew O’Connell

Our newest saints, Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII, inspire us to live authentic lives of faith. Read more...

Book notes: Insightful data, analysis of sisters

Book notes: Insightful data, analysis of sisters

By Sr. Katarina Schuth O.S.F.

The new book, New Generations of Catholic Sisters, is packed with solid information and insightful analysis. Read more...

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