The Grammar of Vocation December 2, 2016 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment As part of their work in the Collegeville Institute Seminars, Kathleen Cahalan and Laura Kelly Fanucci led a retreat in Texas on November 11-13, 2016.
Called: The Making & Unmaking of a Nun November 3, 2016 By Arianne Lehn 1 Comment In this poetic memoir, Marge Rogers Barrett tells the story of her lifelong calling, which extends far beyond the convent she enters as a young woman.
Five Questions on Interfaith Calling August 4, 2016 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment Kathleen A. Cahalan and Douglas J. Schuurman discuss their new book and the importance of understanding calling from a variety of faith perspectives.
Calling in Confucianism and Daoism July 28, 2016 By Diane M. Millis Leave a Comment In this final installment of our series on interfaith vocation, Mark Berkson discusses calling from a Confucian and Daoist perspective.
A Way of Life: Calling in Islam July 21, 2016 By Diane M. Millis 3 Comments In this interview, Imam Makram El-Amin explores what calling means for Muslims and how the five pillars of Islam ground him in his vocation.
Boundless Compassion: Calling in Buddhism July 14, 2016 By Diane M. Millis Leave a Comment Do Buddhists receive calls from God? Mark Unno—a professor, scholar, and Buddhist priest—shares his insights on vocation from the Buddhist tradition.
Listening and Being Sent: Calling in Judaism July 7, 2016 By Diane M. Millis Leave a Comment Rabbi Amy Eilberg, the first woman ordained as a Conservative rabbi, discusses vocation in Jewish thought and describes her own calling to be a peacemaker.
Seminar Participants Meet in June June 14, 2016 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment Research Seminar participants at the Collegeville Institute met recently to discuss current work and writing projects on vocation and practical wisdom.
The Soul of Discernment June 9, 2016 By Elisabeth Kvernen 1 Comment Elizabeth Liebert discusses why discernment is central to a vibrant spiritual life, the role of individuals versus systems in discernment, and what Pope Francis thinks of this spiritual practice.
Confessions of a College Chaplain June 2, 2016 By Lucy A. Forster-Smith Leave a Comment Lucy Forster-Smith gives us a window into the spiritual life of a modern college campus, where she served as chaplain and shepherded a religiously diverse community of students.