Podcasts about vocations

Please subscribe to The God Cast - Here are some links of Interest.Andy's Substack https://discernwithdyslexia.substack.com/p/cofe-ordinand-fundingThe details of the new system are available here ddo-maintenance-training-fund-2026.pdf Church of England - Tackling Working Classism in the Church https://www.churchofengland.org/resources/diocesan-resources/ministry-development/addressing-classism-church#naChurch of England - Current MFT Funding for Ordinands (2026) - Funding / Grant Details for Ordinands https://www.churchofengland.org/faith-life/vocations/preparing-ordained-ministry/financial-support-ordinandsChurchTimes - Fr Alex Forst Speaks Up For The Working Class https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/20-february/news/uk/more-working-class-role-models-needed-in-c-of-e-leadership-synod-is-toldChurch Times Survey 2023 https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2023/3-november/news/uk/new-survey-reveals-debt-and-mental-stress-among-ordinandsOrdinands association 2023 https://ordinands.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/financial-pressures-among-ordinands-in-training.pdfcofe financial support package: https://www.churchofengland.org/faith-life/vocations/preparing-ordained-ministry/financial-support-ordinandsKey stats:43% of training candidates go directly into debt to pay for everyday living costs.£6,770 is the average amount of debt a candidate builds up during training.25% suffer severe financial hardship, such as falling behind on energy bills.10% are forced to regularly skip meals to afford their basic expenses.Over 50% of female candidates state that money stress has actively damaged their mental health. (43% for males)

Hosts Susanne McNinch and Chez Filippini talk with Fr. Tom Collins, pastor of Holy Spirit Parish in Perdido Key, about how God led him from a promising career in the Air Force as a chemical engineer to the priesthood through a powerful moment of prayer, and reflects on nearly 33 years of ministry—from campus ministry at Florida State to opening preschools and shepherding a diverse coastal parish.

Reporter, Aaron McElroy attends the ordination of one of Ireland's newest priests.

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This "In Brief" section reviews all that we have learned in recent episodes. In the Church, “the faithful" refers to clerics and the laity with various callings in each. Fr. Mike explains how God calls every human being to unity with him. No matter our vocations, we must surrender our lives to the Lord and participate in the priestly, prophetic, and kingly offices of Christ. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 934-945. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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Episode Topic: Finding Your Vocation Listen in to a conversation with Karen Swallow Prior, author of You Have a Calling: Finding Your Vocation in the Good, True, and Beautiful, about the difference between passion and calling, and how to find meaning in your work. Featured Speakers:Karen Swallow Prior, Bethel SeminaryRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/8a3d3c.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Virtues & Vocations. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Fr. Billy Swan presents from Casa Santa Marta — his new address inside the Vatican walls — on the feast of St Catherine of Siena. He opens with Pope Leo XIV's letter for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, drawing out three themes from the Good Shepherd Sunday gospel: pause, listen, and entrust yourself […] L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Catherine of Siena and the Vocations Crisis – Fr Billy Swan proviene da Radio Maria.

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I love being a priest. Our Good Shepherd shares His ministry with men so that his grace may be distributed to His whole flock. Let us foster vocations to the priesthood. Listen to my homily to learn more.

Father Steven Weller, Vocations Director for the Diocese of La Crosse, speaks with Bishop Gerard Battersby about the World Day of Prayer for Vocations on Good Shepherd Sunday, focusing on Christ's invitation for all the baptized to share in his mission. They discuss humility, sinfulness, and the need for a Savior, emphasizing that God wants […]

This Sunday is Good Shepherd Sunday, taking its name from the gospel reading of the 4th Sunday of Easter from the gospel of John and his account of the parable of the Good Shepherd. In Ireland, it is also known as Vocation Sunday as it is a day set aside for prayer for vocations to priesthood and the religious life.On part two of the podcast this week we share three different pieces linking into the theme of vocation:Fr Mike Schmitz reflects on "What's my vocation? What should I do with my life?” It's a question on many hearts, maybe even our own. He gives some direction that can lead to an answer for ourselves or someone we know. He shares how a vocation is more than just figuring out whether we're called to married life or religious life, and it's about more than just finding out what we like to do. As he breaks down three different types of vocation we all have, he draws a practical path we can follow to pursue holiness. Fr Conor McGrath shares how he promotes faith and the call to the priesthood through short video clips on Instagram and Facebook taken from an interview on The Way.ieDuring their Spring meeting, the Bishops launched a Vocations Monstrance blessed by Pope Leo. Bishop Phonsie Cullinan of Waterford of Lismore, who chairs the Bishops' Council for Vocations, highlights the central role of prayer in nurturing vocations, said, “The Holy Father Pope Leo XIV blessed our new monstrance in the Vatican last November, which has been designated as a Vocations Monstrance.  The bishops' launch today marks an important moment in the Church's ongoing commitment to promote and foster vocations to the priesthood and to religious life.  Our monstrance will be travel around the island of Ireland to focus minds and hearts, and to ask the Lord of the harvest to send labourers into the fields of people's lives today.  As Catholics, we all share the important responsibility to build the Kingdom of God as we practice our faith.....Our initiative aims to encourage prayer for vocations and to deepen young people's awareness of God's call in their lives". Interview from The Way.ie.In part one we have our regulur liturgical odds and ends including a reminder to listeners that next Thursday is May Eve which in Ireland has the tradition of going out to bless the land and gardens and seek God's blessing on the crops for the summer ahead. Also of course, May is the month dedicated to Mary so a reminder to set up your May altars next week.In part three we have our weekly reflection on the Sunday gospel which this weeks is from John 10:1-10 and the parable of the Good Shepherd. As well as reflecting on the call to vocation the gospel also asks us the question, are we listening for the voice of Jesus in our lives?Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

This Sunday is Good Shepherd Sunday, taking its name from the gospel reading of the 4th Sunday of Easter from the gospel of John and his account of the parable of the Good Shepherd. In Ireland, it is also known as Vocation Sunday as it is a day set aside for prayer for vocations to priesthood and the religious life.On part two of the podcast this week we share three different pieces linking into the theme of vocation:Fr Mike Schmitz reflects on "What's my vocation? What should I do with my life?” It's a question on many hearts, maybe even our own. He gives some direction that can lead to an answer for ourselves or someone we know. He shares how a vocation is more than just figuring out whether we're called to married life or religious life, and it's about more than just finding out what we like to do. As he breaks down three different types of vocation we all have, he draws a practical path we can follow to pursue holiness. Fr Conor McGrath shares how he promotes faith and the call to the priesthood through short video clips on Instagram and Facebook taken from an interview on The Way.ieDuring their Spring meeting, the Bishops launched a Vocations Monstrance blessed by Pope Leo. Bishop Phonsie Cullinan of Waterford of Lismore, who chairs the Bishops' Council for Vocations, highlights the central role of prayer in nurturing vocations, said, “The Holy Father Pope Leo XIV blessed our new monstrance in the Vatican last November, which has been designated as a Vocations Monstrance.  The bishops' launch today marks an important moment in the Church's ongoing commitment to promote and foster vocations to the priesthood and to religious life.  Our monstrance will be travel around the island of Ireland to focus minds and hearts, and to ask the Lord of the harvest to send labourers into the fields of people's lives today.  As Catholics, we all share the important responsibility to build the Kingdom of God as we practice our faith.....Our initiative aims to encourage prayer for vocations and to deepen young people's awareness of God's call in their lives". Interview from The Way.ie.Text us at +353 874668950 or email at comeandseeinspirtaions@gmail.com

John Martignoni discusses Christ's prayer for Christian Unity at the Last Supper, Fr Tad Pacholczyk explores some of the science around organ donation, and Mother Mary Joseph on the beauty of Vocations.

Hour 1 for 4/20/26 Annie Ryland from Fund for Vocations joins guest-host John Harper to discuss a major $4.5 million gift from an anonymous benefactor (8:02). Then, Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann covers the dangers associated with marijuana (28:40). Topics/calls: dulling your brain (33:50), medicinal uses (38:11), and 2nd-hand smoke (47:27). Links: https://fundforvocations.org/ https://www.kathleenberchelmannmd.com/

Join SU President, Gail Martin and guest Dan Christian, professor and Director of Vocations/DDO in the Diocese of Sheffield as they discuss a new week's readings in Song of Solomon.You can subscribe to the daily Bible reading God, Encounter with God, via print, email or online at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ScriptureUnion.org⁠⁠Featured Guest: Dan Christian, professor and Director of Vocations, Diocese of SheffieldDan Christian is Director of Vocations/DDO in the Diocese of Sheffield. He has a doctorate in Old Testament theology from Wycliffe Hall and has spent ten years in parish ministry. Alongside his role at the Diocese, he teaches biblical Hebrew at St. Hild's College.

Christ served us, rules over us, and gives us our vocations in this world. So let us serve accordingly in our callings… 1. When under authority, let us serve: (vv. 5-8) a. With sincerity before Christ. (5) b. With faith in Christ. (6-7) c. With hope in Christ. (8) 2. When exercising authority, let us rule: (v. 9) a. With gentleness and justice like Christ.

Homilies by Cardinal Blase Cupich. World Day of Prayer for Vocations.

Episode Topic: The Cost of Ambition Tired of the relentless professional treadmill? Join Miroslav Volf and Suzanne Shanahan to explore The Cost of Ambition. Their conversation reveals how to reclaim joy by trading soul-crushing comparison for the freedom of excellence. Rediscover your work's purpose and embrace a path toward genuine flourishing and find your freedom.Featured Speakers:Miroslav Volf, Yale Divinity SchoolRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/2ebca0. This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Virtues & Vocations.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Msgr. Roger J. Landry Saint James Chapel, Bethany Retreat Center, Lutz, Florida The Pontifical Mission Societies USA Southeast Regional Meeting Friday of Easter Week April 10, 2026 Acts 4:1-12, Ps 118, Jn 21:1-14   To listen to an audio recording of today's homily, please click below:  https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/4.10.26_Homily_1.mp3   The outline for the homily was:  Every […] The post Being Renewed in Our Vocations as Missionaries, Easter Friday, April 10, 2026 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

Fr. Mauricio Hurtado is the Director of Vocations

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Les agriculteurs français vieillissent et trop peu de jeunes veulent reprendre le flambeau. Pour «La Story», le podcast d'actualité des «Echos», Clara Grouzis s'est rendue au Salon de l'Agriculture pour rencontre des enfants d'agriculteurs et leurs parents et comprendre ce qui les animait.« La Story » est un podcast des « Echos » présenté par Clara Grouzis. Cet épisode a été enregistré en mars 2026. Rédaction en chef : Clémence Lemaistre. Invités : Laurent Guitel (agriculteur et gérant de «Terre d'Authieux» (27) et son fils Grégoire Guitel, Vincent et Marie Bontant (agriculteurs à la Ferme des Forges (55)). Réalisation : Willy Ganne. Chargée de production et d'édition : Clara Grouzis. Musique : Théo Boulenger. Identité graphique : Upian. Photo : Robert KLUBA/REA. Sons : Le Monde.Retrouvez l'essentiel de l'actualité économique grâce à notre offre d'abonnement Access : abonnement.lesechos.fr Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Hour 1 for 3/18/26 Drew broadcasts LIVE from the University of Mary and discusses all the great things happening at the University with Msgr. James Shea (1:17), what makes Mary special (10:06), and Msgr. Shea's story (17:54). Then, Drew discusses the Fund for Vocations with Annie Ryland (26:42). Finally, Sister Mary Jo Sobieck, OP covers her story with Drew (39:42). Links: CometoMary.Life https://fundforvocations.org/ https://www.instagram.com/srmaryjo/ Sr. Mary Throw's the First Pitch at a White Sox Game

Episode Topic: Is Empathy a Threat?How can "feeling with" others trigger tribal solidarity?  Move beyond moral platitudes to decode how empathy is weaponized, and discover a more rigorous path toward the common good by learning to "go visiting" others' perspectives. Challenge your instincts and slow down to interrogate empathy's role in our polarized world.Featured Speakers:Jennifer Szalai, New York TimesRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/35ee8b.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Virtues & Vocations. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

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Episode Topic: Medicine: A Vocation of Head and HeartBrain and Heart: The Triumphs and Struggles of a Pediatric Neurosurgeon is a medical memoir that explores the thoughts and emotions that accompany the responsibility of making complex choices with life-changing consequences. Listen in to a conversation with Dr. David Sandberg on courage, love, compassion, hope and the other virtues that shape his vocation as a pediatric neurosurgeon.Featured Speakers:-David I. Sandberg, MD, FACS, FAAP, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/0b72e7 This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Virtues & Vocations. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

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On Called by Name Sunday, Fr. Mattingly shares his vocation story.

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Feast of the Holy Family – Holy and Ordinary (December 28, 2025) On the Feast of the Holy Family, we reflect on a powerful truth: holiness is found not in extraordinary places, but in ordinary family life. Jesus chose to grow within a real human family—one marked by love, sacrifice, misunderstanding, and daily tension—showing us that God's primary path to holiness is lived through relationships. This reflection explores how everyday moments of friction, sacrifice, and care within families become opportunities for growth in love, patience, and mercy. Drawing from Scripture, it reminds us that putting the needs of others before our own—spouses, children, parents, coworkers, and neighbors—creates a ripple effect of grace that extends far beyond the home. The Holy Family teaches us that real holiness is not perfection, but faithfulness: choosing love in the midst of ordinary life. As we look to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, we ask for the strength to recognize the opportunities God places before us each day to grow in authentic, lived holiness. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph—pray for us.   About Father David Father David is the lead pastor of the Lac Courte Oreilles & Hayward Area Catholic Churches in northern Wisconsin, serving multiple parishes across the Northwoods. Rooted in the sacraments and the teachings of the Church, his ministry focuses on preaching, pastoral care, and helping individuals and families welcome Christ into daily life. Father David also serves as the Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Superior. www.callednorth.org Learn more at www.haywardcatholic.org. Hear more reflections at www.anchoredinthelord.com.

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Maria and seminarian John Paul Pierce have a lovely conversation about his discernment journey. Let us pray for all seminarians in formation.   Links for this Episode:  USCCB Resources for Vocations  

Men are invited to join Archbishop Sample to discern a vocation to the priesthood. Fr. Peter Julia joins The Morning Blend with details.Office of Vocations.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Gospel – Matthew 15:29-37 – At that time: Jesus walked by the Sea of Galilee, went up on the mountain, and sat down there. Great crowds came to Him, having with them the lame, the blind, the deformed, the mute, and many others. They placed them at His Feet, and He cured them. The crowds were amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the deformed made whole, the lame walking, and the blind able to see, and they glorified the God of Israel. Jesus summoned His disciples and said, “My Heart is moved with pity for the crowd, for they have been with Me now for three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, for fear they may collapse on the way.” The disciples said to Him, “Where could we ever get enough bread in this deserted place to satisfy such a crowd?” Jesus said to them, “How many loaves do you have?” “Seven,” they replied, “and a few fish.” He ordered the crowd to sit down on the ground. Then He took the seven loaves and the fish, gave thanks, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds. They all ate and were satisfied. They picked up the fragments left over–seven baskets full. Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier, Priest Saint Francis, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day

In this episode Charbel sits down with Fr Sam French, one of Australia's most dynamic Catholic voices online. Fr Sam shares the story of his calling, his journey through discernment, and the moment God made his vocation unmistakably clear. He reflects on how both charismatic and traditional expressions of faith shaped him, and how his experience as a vocations director taught him what authentic discernment really looks like. Fr Sam also reveals why he uses humour and culturally relevant content on social media, showing how digital evangelisation can open hearts in surprising ways and make the priesthood relatable. This honest and uplifting conversation is perfect for anyone seeking clarity, direction, or inspiration in their faith. For all of Fr Sam's social links, resources and more visit: www.frsamfrench.com For more information about Fr Sam's Spiritual Conversations Group visit: https://www.manlyfreshwaterparish.org Joseph House Broken Bay Diocese Link: https://www.bbcatholic.org.au/mission/vocations/joseph-house Broken Bay Vocations Link: https://www.bbcatholic.org.au/mission/vocations Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/mailing-list/ Parousia is committed to proclaiming the fullness of truth! If you wish to help us in our mission with a donation please visit our website here https://www.parousiamedia.com/donate/ to learn ways that you can contribute.

Today is day 328 and we are studying The Seventh Commandment. 328. Are some called to lifelong celibacy? Yes. God calls some to an unmarried life of faithfulness and chastity. This calling enables them to devote their lives to God's service without the responsibilities of marriage and family. (Matthew 19:10–12; 1 Corinthians 7:32–35) We will conclude today by praying Prayer 52.For Those We Love and Prayer 15. For Monastic Orders and Vocations found on page 662 and 650 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Fr. Tom McCarthy joins Patrick to discuss Vocations (3:02) What is a vocation? Why doesn’t God make our vocation clear to us all of the time? (10:44) How did Father discern a vocation to the priesthood. What are the fears that young men and women are afraid of when discerning the priesthood. (21:29) Break 1 What is the importance of encouragement when discerning a vocation? (32:40) Rolando - I have a 9-yo son. He is really drawn to be a priest. How can I help him keep this fire going? Patrick - I have a 3-year-old son. How as a father can I encourage my son to consider religious life? (37:23) Flo - Parents should encourage their children. My granddaughter became a Dominican nun. Other parents I have known were not supportive of girls entering the convent. (39:49) Break 2 (44:36) What is the importance of Courage in discerning your vocation? Resources: Discern your vocation https://www.beafriar.org/ Serra Club www.serraus.org

Some practical tips for discerning calls to Holy Orders and other kinds of ministerial service.

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Today's Topics: 1) Gospel - Luke 13:31-35 - Some Pharisees came to Jesus and said, "Go away, leave this area because Herod wants to kill You." He replied, "Go and tell that fox, 'Behold, I cast out demons and I perform healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day I accomplish My purpose. Yet I must continue on My way today, tomorrow, and the following day, for it is impossible that a prophet should die outside of Jerusalem.' "Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how many times I yearned to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, but you were unwilling! Behold, your house will be abandoned. But I tell you, you will not see Me until the time comes when you say, Blessed is He Who comes in the Name of the Lord." Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2, 3, 4) Terry discusses what must be done to foster vocations to the Priesthood, and the influences of the Saints and others

We welcome Stephen White of the Catholic Project to discuss the vocations crisis, both towards the priesthood and marriage. What does this mean for our society, and what does the data show us about how we ought to respond? Show Notes The Invisible Vocations Crisis - by Stephen White Conversions and Receptions into the Church: A Look at the Numbers  A candid conversation about the source of vocations  Reflections on 25 Years of Religious Life  The Catholic Project iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

This "In Brief" section reviews all that we have learned in recent episodes. In the Church, “the faithful" refers to clerics and the laity with various callings in each. Fr. Mike explains how God calls every human being to unity with him. No matter our vocations, we must surrender our lives to the Lord and participate in the priestly, prophetic, and kingly offices of Christ. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 934-945. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.