Horizon vocation journal

01/08/2025

Coming soon in the next HORIZON: talks from our recent convocation, including Sister Patricia Chappell, S.N.D.deN on transformational values, Brother Chris Patiño, F.S.C. on hope--and more! The NRVC is grateful to these speakers/writers and their religious communities of : Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, East-West Province and District of San Francisco New Orleans of the De La Salle Christian brothers.

12/13/2024

Thank you, Sister Susan Francois, C.S.J.P., for your thoughtful review of the book, God's Call is Everywhere. Sister Susan belongs to Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace God's Call is Everywhere is published by Liturgical Press. Login at https://nrvc.net/243/publication/20613-horizon-no-4-fall-2024 to read this outstanding reflection.

12/03/2024

The age old question: What to do with my life? HORIZON helps you guide those asking that question. https://nrvc.net/243/publication/20613-horizon-no-4-fall-2024

11/29/2024

Thank you, Sister Elizabeth Liebert, S.N.J.M. (of the SNJM International ) for your deep insights on the vocation discernment process! https://nrvc.net/243/publication/20613-horizon-no-4-fall-2024

11/19/2024

Culture affects how young people make life decisions. Learn more in "Influences on young adults in discernment," by Sisters of Saints Cyril and Methodius member, Sister Deborah Borneman, SS.C.M. and Divine Word Missionaries member, Father Alex Rodlach, S.V.D. https://nrvc.net/243/publication/20613-horizon-no-4-fall-2024

11/15/2024

Ever wonder what creates a positive experience in accompanying a person who is considering religious life? Sister Elizabeth Liebert, S.N.J.M. and Father Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. dig into the topic in our latest edition. https://nrvc.net/243/publication/20613-horizon-no-4-fall-2024

11/01/2024

Subscribers, be sure to check out our latest edition. It is in the mail, but you can read it now online: nrvc.net/horizon_issue

10/31/2024

As editor of HORIZON, it is wonderful to be at the NRVC convocation among many HORIZON contributors, readers, and friends.

10/30/2024

HORIZON's editor looks forward to meeting readers at this week's Minneapolis convocation of the National Religious Vocation Conference. Look for the VISION-HORIZON booth with the exhibitors.

10/28/2024

National Vocation Awareness Week is November 3-9. This is an annual opportunity for Catholics and others to learn about religious life and other vocations. The NRVC's "Bold and Faithful" storymap is an excellent resource for learning about and connecting with those in religious life:

An introduction to our newest Catholic sisters, nuns, brothers, and priests and opportunities to learn more.

10/23/2024

HORIZON has long encouraged renewal within religious life, since strong communities foster new religious vocations. Check out this Advent program sponsored by our friends at the Hesburgh Renewal Center Catholic Theological Union at Chicago

09/23/2024

"All the usual forms of vocation promotion may fall away as religious life and the world change, but what will never change is the deep draw and attraction to God at the heart of this life." Sister Julie Vieira, of the IHM Sisters in "Hollowed and hallowed: vocation minister as leader into the future." HORIZON 2024, Summer, No. 3.
https://nrvc.net/243/publication/20243-2024-horizon-no-3-summer-every-member-plays-a-part

09/05/2024

Thank you, Bro. Joseph Bach, O.F.M. Conv. (Conventual Franciscans) for sharing practical ways that every member of a religious community can aid with vocation outreach and promotion. https://nrvc.net/243/publication/20243-2024-horizon-no-3-summer-every-member-plays-a-part

08/28/2024

Sisters invite new sisters. Sister Tarianne DeYonker, O.P. explains how members of any religious institute can help spread the word about how beautiful it is to be a Catholic nun, priest, sister, or brother. Learn more about it in HORIZON. (Photo by Ricardo Ramales) https://nrvc.net/243/publication/20243-2024-horizon-no-3-summer-every-member-plays-a-part

08/22/2024

Asian American Catholics bring distinct gifts and experiences to their vocations. Father Linh Hoang, O.F.M., of Siena College reflects on these themes in our latest edition of HORIZON. Dig even deeper in this presentation about Asian American Catholics that Father Hoang gave to the National Religious Vocation Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wjk1mzMvFk4

08/12/2024

It was a treat to meet up recently with HORIZON contributor Father Frank Donio, S.A.C. at the Conference of Major Superiors of Men conference. Father Frank is executive director of the CMSM and the author of "Seven keys to Christ-centered collaboration," along with Barbara McCrabb. https://nrvc.net/243/publication/18574-2023-horizon-no-3-summer-synodality-and-collaboration