Ordinary Time 2024 (Part Two – to Christ the King 2024)
The links below take you to the page which continues our brief reflections drawn from the Mass readings for each Sunday through the months ahead, to prompt consideration and prayer about vocations to priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life. By making use of them in parish Bulletins, websites or social media feeds, you might just be dropping a little suggestion to someone that God might be calling him or her to follow Him in a life of service to the Church.
Since we are guided by the Gospel of Mark each Sunday this year, the Call of the Fisherman can act as a useful background image for our weekly Vocation reflections. As before, the painting by James Tissot of the call of Saints Peter and Andrew shows them standing in the lake, casting their nets, as Jesus calls to them and they, without a word, leave their nets to follow him.
We might keep the Call of the Fishermen in our minds throughout this year, as disciples trying to live the Master’s ways. But especially as we consider that special call to leave all and follow him in the service of others, to be “fishers of men” as priests, deacons or in consecrated life. Who will you help hear the Master’s call to consider this radical way of serving and living the Gospel?
Remember to tag us when you post (@priestsforscot) or use the hashtags #thinkvocations2024 or #vocation2024.
The brief reflections which follow can be copied into your weekly parish or school newsletter or other publications. You may want to copy and paste them onto your website as a banner message or news item, to place a link to this page as a whole there, or to use them as Facebook or Twitter posts on or around the relevant Sunday. We continue using the format we have used previously, streamlining the contact details etc. (Note that some posts may be a bit long for Twitter, but they can be edited by removing the email link and/or some of the contact information.)
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 7th July 2024
The people of Israel might not always listen, but a prophet has to be sent to bring them God’s word – whether of consolation or of warning. Could you be the one the Lord wants to send to his People today, to speak his word as a priest or deacon? Talk to your local Vocations Director or visit the Priests for Scotland website or our Facebook pages (PFS or Vocation Network Scotland) for more.
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 14th July 2024
Jesus sends the Twelve out on their first taste of mission. Might he be sending you too on mission to the world today? Speak to your local Vocations Director, contact Priests for Scotland or check out Facebook (PFS or Vocation Network Scotland) for more.
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 21st July 2024
“He saw a large crowd and took pity on them” Jesus cares for the crowds as a shepherd. Could He be inviting you to share his pastoral love for His people as a priest, religious or deacon? Contact your local Vocations Director or Priests for Scotland (www.pfs.org.uk) for advice and support.
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