Vocation is an inner requirement that implies courage and faith. Vocation is God’s call, the fulfillment and meaning of our existence.

Very often, the meaning of vocation appears linked to its etymological meaning (vocare) and, generally speaking, it is understood Continue reading →

“We have to re-create in our hearts and homes this spiritual experience by thinking of the great challenges that befell Jesus from His birth”

Christmas has become a secular, unspiritual holiday. Now, the word Christmas is not used on festive Continue reading →

The path of vocational discernment is challenging, made up of doubts, encounters and demands, because vocation is an experience of love and love is demanding.

 “Alice: Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here? The Continue reading →

There are two fundamental aspects linked to the upcoming Synod of Bishops on young people and discernment which seem to have been omitted in many of our analyses, perhaps because of an over- simplification of the subject. First and foremost Continue reading →

A text of John’s Gospel gives us the description of the first meeting of two disciples with Jesus. It is a classic, a must-read at the beginning of this series of meetings with Jesus and reflections on the missionary vocation Continue reading →

On the way to Damascus, Paul meets the Risen Christ. The impact is such that he becomes blind and experiences a radical change in his life. From opponent and persecutor, he becomes a disciple and apostle of Christ.

This encounter Continue reading →

The encounters with the risen Christ take place upon the initiative of Jesus Who shows the Christian community how to be His witness in the world. An outstanding example is Jesus’ encounter with Peter who is rescued and given the Continue reading →

In the last encounter, in the upper room, Jesus makes His last will and leaves an inheritance to those who follow Him. The farewell encounter is decisive for those who leave and for those who stay: to live a memory Continue reading →