Interfaith Perspectives on Vocation The language of vocation emerged from within the Christian tradition. Yet other religions have similar terms to explain how people and communities gain a sense of purpose, direction, and meaning. From 2014-2015, a group of scholars has been exploring concepts, … Read more >
Five Vocation Blessings for Thanksgiving & Advent November 10, 2014 By Laura Kelly Fanucci Leave a Comment These five blessings for Thanksgiving and Advent were written by Collegeville Institute Seminars staff for use in the Called to Life program, for small groups exploring calling in congregations.
The Vocation of Children April 28, 2014 By Janel Kragt Bakker Leave a Comment In Part Two of her interview on vocation and children, Bonnie Miller-McLemore discusses play, chores, and the role of congregations.
The Vocation of Children April 21, 2014 By Janel Kragt Bakker 2 Comments Can children have a calling? An interview on vocation and children with Bonnie Miller-McLemore.
The search for vocation in retirement September 16, 2013 By Laura Kelly Fanucci Leave a Comment Peg’s story of retiring from a career as a teacher, leaving behind a clearly defined role for an uncertain future, resonates with many recent retirees. She struggles to find purpose and meaning in this new stage of life.
How to Celebrate Vocation on Labor Day August 26, 2013 By Laura Kelly Fanucci 1 Comment Many congregations celebrate Labor Day with a special blessing for workers or those searching for employment. In our work on vocation and professions, we have found several prayers, hymns, and blessings that lift up the holiness of ordinary, everyday work.
Practices of Vocation July 8, 2013 By Laura Kelly Fanucci Leave a Comment What practices support a sense of vocation? What are the communal Christian traditions—actions, attitudes or habits—that can shape our callings? Listen to Sherice’s story for a unique perspective on a spiritual practice that supports her sense of call.
Fatherhood: Relation, Obligation, or Vocation? June 14, 2013 By Laura Kelly Fanucci 2 Comments The calling to fatherhood is an underexplored area of the theology of vocation. While feminist theologians have explored the vocation of the mother in light of shifting societal trends and the resulting renegotiation of women’s identities, less has been said about men’s calling to be parents.
Prayers and Hymns of Calling and Vocation May 29, 2013 By Collegeville Institute 1 Comment As part of the Collegeville Institute Seminars, we’ve created worship resources on vocation. Read the lyrics to the original song: "A Hymn of Calling."
Vocation + Profession May 8, 2013 By Laura Kelly Fanucci 1 Comment What would happen if more professionals understood their work as a calling? The Seminar on Faith, Vocation and the Professions is exploring the relationship between vocation and profession to retrieve a sense of calling and the common good that could promote greater well-being among professionals, their institutions, and the culture at large.