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Official documents:
Optatam Totius - Pope Paul VI Decree on Priestly Training
Sacerdotalis Caelibatus - Pope Paul VI Encyclical on celibacy of the priest
Two very important documents: 1) The Apostolic Exhortation 'Pastores Dabo Vobis' ("I will give you shepherds after my own heart") and 2) Program of Priestly Formation from USCCB.
All documents in Acrobat PDF.
Other documents:
A must-read document! Priests from the Diocese of Syracuse discuss their calling, and their parents offer their reactions when their sons informed them they wanted to be priests. Two page Acrobat document.
Although not directly related to vocations, find out why Israel's cruel blockade of Gaza is immoral. This document is endorsed by CAFOD and Amnesty International. When you have read the PDF - do something to protest this terrible injustice.
Homiletics:
Dominicans - they know how to preach!
Roman Catholic Homilies - always inspirational
Weekday homilies & reflections (Catholic Homilies collected)
Fishers of Men video (and related):
A great video on Youtube called 'Fishers of Men'. It comes in 2 parts part one part two
What people think about Fishers of Men
Questions for discussion
Jesus in New York - brilliant vocations promotion on YouTube
Alter Christus - a two part video from the Congregation for the Clergy (YT)
Other sites:
Official site for the visit of Pope Benedict to Britain in 2010
A new website due to be launched 20th June, to encourage priests.
Vocations Explained (including marriage, virginity, religious life and priesthood (Wiki, written by a priest).
We've added a link (it will soon migrate to resources) to the Tony Blair Faith Foundation site. Tony Blair is the former Prime Minister of the UK who became a Catholic. The aim of the site is to promote religious understanding between all faiths, or as the site puts it:
"Faith is vitally important to hundreds of millions of people. It underpins systems of thought and of behaviour. It underpins many of the world's great movements for change or reform, including many charities. And the values of respect, justice and compassion that our great religions share have never been more relevant or important to bring people together to build a better world".
Be sure to visit the 'Faith shorts' section - it includes award winning videos by young people who are passionate about their faith.
Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love? Why this Gen-Xer is a priest, by Fr John Cihak S.T.D.
Our forum has some excellent resources (see spiritual reading)
Archdiocese of Southwark (UK) vocations blog with special thanks to Fr Stephen Langridge for his kind words and support. If you are a young man thinking about priesthood, you can add your story to our web pages - you can remain anonymous or add your name as you prefer. Don't be afraid - you may help another potential vocation!
Our guide to some religious orders - more to come
We've added a selection of quotes on or about priests and priesthood.
MSNBC interviews at Mt St Mary's Seminary
What should parents do if their son wants to be a priest? (updated link)
Archdiocese of Brisbane - Vocations
Archdiocese of Melbourne - Vocations. Be sure to check out their resources section, which includes 'My Son, a Priest? Brochure for Parents'. Fr Anthony Denton (Director of Vocations) has sent a useful link to the Australian Confraternity of Catholic Clergy (ACCC) including back copies of their journal 'The Priest'.
Lifeteen - helping teens come closer to Christ. Vocations discernment section
Have you got what it takes? Simple interactive self-test
Just come across a great site run by Father Mike, called 'behind the collar' - an inside look at life as a priest. There are lots of impressive video discussions with priests and seminarians as well as some good resources, including a thought-provoking article entitled 'Are you weak enough to be a priest?'
Daily Mass readings and Feast Days plus a brief reflection - very useful when you are unable to get to Mass
Official site of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos C.Ss.R. His dedication to ministry and cheerful holiness makes him still a model for clergy,religious, laity.
With so many religious communities you may need to visit Vocation Match
Roman Catholic Vocations - an excellent blog with some amazing stories of discernment.
"The priesthood is a call to continue - personally, sacramentally, ecclesially - the Incarnation".
Archbishop Timothy Dolan
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