Vocations Today with Rhonda Gruenewald

The Harvest is Plentiful in Catholic Education

Have you ever thought about how much one priest or one sister can affect the lives of their students? Many older Catholics will remember a school full of Sister teachers, but that is not the case today. So what can Catholic schools do to promote vocations, specifically our universal call to holiness? Listen to this amazing interview with Jerry Sanderson, who is the Associate Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois. They are intentional about promoting vocations in this rural diocese.

 

This is our final episode of 2020. We will be taking a few weeks off to focus on our families during the Advent/Christmas season. We will return with our next episode in early January. We hope you and yours have a very Merry Christmas!

 

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Vocation Ministry started from humble beginnings but is now making a big impact in dioceses all over North America. From books, workshops, to a Facebook page that reaches a million people a month, find out more about the nonprofit and how you can get involved at your parish to make a difference for vocations.  

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Host: Rhonda Gruenewald

Producer/Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

All music used on the show is by Rita West. (https://www.ritawest.com)

Religious Orders-Saving the Church, One Soul at a Time!

JOYFUL! That is the one word that describes Sr. Tonia of the Heart of Jesus Borsellino, HMSS!!! You will be wowed by her story and exhuberance! I can't wait for you to find out more about the Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, too! What a blessing they are to the Church!

 

Did you know that Religious Orders are credited with saving the Church over the course of History! Find out why and how they can do so again.

 

Find out more about this great order at https://mercedariansisters.org/

 

 

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Vocation Ministry started from humble beginnings but is now making a big impact in dioceses all over North America. From books, workshops, to a Facebook page that reaches a million people a month, find out more about the nonprofit and how you can get involved at your parish to make a difference for vocations.  

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Host: Rhonda Gruenewald

Producer/Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

All music used on the show is by Rita West. (https://www.ritawest.com)

The Unexpected Call with Bishop Lucia

How is a Bishop asked to be a Bishop? Find out how Bishop Douglas Lucia was CALLED to shepherd the Diocese of Syracuse, New York. Bishop Lucia is down to earth and shares so much wisdom with us on this episode! You do NOT want to miss this interview!

 

Also, you will hear some good news about good news for ordinations from the Diocese of Guadalajara, Mexico! I love sharing this kind of news!

 

Lastly, Christmas is around the corner!!! Find out 5 great Christmas presents for your priest and more! Join us!

 

 

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Vocations Today is a production of Vocation Ministry. (https://vocationministry.com)

Vocation Ministry started from humble beginnings but is now making a big impact in dioceses all over North America. From books, workshops, to a Facebook page that reaches a million people a month, find out more about the nonprofit and how you can get involved at your parish to make a difference for vocations.  

Connect with Vocation Ministry on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VocationMinistry/)

 

Host: Rhonda Gruenewald

Producer/Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

All music used on the show is by Rita West. (https://www.ritawest.com)

A Nun's Life

How does a young woman become a cloistered nun? What does that journey look like? In this episode, you will hear how Sr. Joseph Marie Nguyen, O.P. was put on a boat in Vietnam to escape religious persecution from communists. The reason she was being sent away her mother said was so that she could keep practicing her faith. Wow! What a mom! What faith! The rest of her testimony is equally as compelling, so make sure to listen in!

 

Dominican Nuns of Menlo Park, California https://www.opnunsmenlo.org/

 

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Vocations Today is a production of Vocation Ministry. (https://vocationministry.com)

Vocation Ministry started from humble beginnings but is now making a big impact in dioceses all over North America. From books, workshops, to a Facebook page that reaches a million people a month, find out more about the nonprofit and how you can get involved at your parish to make a difference for vocations.  

Connect with Vocation Ministry on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VocationMinistry/)

 

Host: Rhonda Gruenewald

Producer/Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

All music used on the show is by Rita West. (https://www.ritawest.com)

God Equips the Called with Fr. Jason Hage

From the beginning God has called all sorts of people to follow Him and shepherd His people: the tax collector, the fishermen, and persecuters like Paul.

 

In this episode, we hear about a man who met Pope Benedict XI in a

"moment of the Holy Spirit" and then 10 years later became a priest.

 

Then, you will meet Fr. Jason Hage, Vocation Director and pastor of 4 parishes for the Diocese of Syracuse. He said he was not the ideal Catholic growing up, never attending Sunday school and only 2 confirmation classes, but today he loves the priesthood!

 

Lastly, you will hear a true story of Divine Mercy working through the life of a priest! This is an amazing episode!

 

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Vocations Today is a production of Vocation Ministry. (https://vocationministry.com)

Vocation Ministry started from humble beginnings but is now making a big impact in dioceses all over North America. From books, workshops, to a Facebook page that reaches a million people a month, find out more about the nonprofit and how you can get involved at your parish to make a difference for vocations.  

Connect with Vocation Ministry on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VocationMinistry/)

 

Host: Rhonda Gruenewald

Producer/Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

All music used on the show is by Rita West. (https://www.ritawest.com)

Forming a Strong Marriage from the Beginning

Did you read about Pope Francis' recommendation to priests about marriage prep? He is right on saying that it must be more than a few meetings at the parish! Right on, Pope Francis!

 

With that advice in mind, I interview Mary Rose and Ryan Verret, Founders of Witness to Love: A Marriage Movement to discuss what needs to happen to start marriage off on the right foot and support them throughout their marriage. Their ministry is impactful!

 

Lastly, I leave you with some inspiration from the married couplese with the greatest combined age in the world! You don't want to miss this!

 

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Vocations Today is a production of Vocation Ministry. (https://vocationministry.com)

Vocation Ministry started from humble beginnings but is now making a big impact in dioceses all over North America. From books, workshops, to a Facebook page that reaches a million people a month, find out more about the nonprofit and how you can get involved at your parish to make a difference for vocations.  

Connect with Vocation Ministry on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VocationMinistry/)

 

Host: Rhonda Gruenewald

Producer/Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

All music used on the show is by Rita West. (https://www.ritawest.com)

Discerning the Priesthood with Fr. Chris Martin

More good news! Did you hear about Providence, Rhode Island welcoming their highest number of incoming seminarians in 40 years? This is incredible news!

 

My interview today is with Fr. Chris Martin, a priest out of St. Louis, MO, who shares his testimony and what discerning the priesthood should look like.

 

Lastly, Fr. Bill Peckman wrote a post recently about the priests we should really be annoyed with! Listen in to hear his take on the priests we need in the Church right now! Listen and Share!

 

 

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Vocations Today is a production of Vocation Ministry. (https://vocationministry.com)

Vocation Ministry started from humble beginnings but is now making a big impact in dioceses all over North America. From books, workshops, to a Facebook page that reaches a million people a month, find out more about the nonprofit and how you can get involved at your parish to make a difference for vocations.  

Connect with Vocation Ministry on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VocationMinistry/)

 

Host: Rhonda Gruenewald

Producer/Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

All music used on the show is by Rita West. (https://www.ritawest.com)

National Vocation Awareness Week

National Vocation Awareness Week starts this Sunday! In honor of this, you will hear one of the best episodes yet! First, find out about the brand new seminary in the Diocese of Charlotte, NC! Churches are not closing there; they are booming so much that they need a new seminary!!

 

Then, I had the privilege of interviewing one of the most articulate and spiritually mature seminarians I have ever met: James Buttner from Syracuse, NY! You will not want to miss this!

 

Lastly, God made each of us for a very special purpose! Be inspired by the Catholic mom who now has a son who is a priest! Listen!

 

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Vocations Today is a production of Vocation Ministry. (https://vocationministry.com)

Vocation Ministry started from humble beginnings but is now making a big impact in dioceses all over North America. From books, workshops, to a Facebook page that reaches a million people a month, find out more about the nonprofit and how you can get involved at your parish to make a difference for vocations.  

Connect with Vocation Ministry on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VocationMinistry/)

 

Host: Rhonda Gruenewald

Producer/Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

All music used on the show is by Rita West. (https://www.ritawest.com)

A Year of Vocations with Fr. Sean Suckiel

In this new episode, you will hear from Bishop Samuel Aquila, who shares his experience of ordaining 5 new priests in an empty cathedral!

 

Then, Fr. Sean Suckiel, a priest from the Diocese of Brooklyn, shares some of the fruit of their Year of Vocations.

 

Lastly, let us discuss why Holiness gets a bad rap today? Let us reclaim the goal of Holiness in our lives!

 

 

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Vocations Today is a production of Vocation Ministry. (https://vocationministry.com)

Vocation Ministry started from humble beginnings but is now making a big impact in dioceses all over North America. From books, workshops, to a Facebook page that reaches a million people a month, find out more about the nonprofit and how you can get involved at your parish to make a difference for vocations.  

Connect with Vocation Ministry on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VocationMinistry/)

 

Host: Rhonda Gruenewald

Producer/Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

All music used on the show is by Rita West. (https://www.ritawest.com)

The Importance of Mental Health with Dr. Mark Glafke

Why have an episode dedicated to mental health? Did you hear about the priest in Missouri who comitted suicide? The ripple effects of one suicide is significant.

 

Unfortunately, the mental health of clergy and seminarians, and Catholics, in general, have not had the attention it needs. Enter Dr. Mark Glafke, a Catholic psychotherapist with Souls and Hearts, who shares about some of the big issues that need to be addressed in a positive way with a Catholic perspective.

 

We end this episode with some good news out of Vietnam! Join us!

 

Find out more about Souls and Hearts Resources Here: https://www.soulsandhearts.com/ 

 

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Vocations Today is a production of Vocation Ministry. (https://vocationministry.com)

Vocation Ministry started from humble beginnings but is now making a big impact in dioceses all over North America. From books, workshops, to a Facebook page that reaches a million people a month, find out more about the nonprofit and how you can get involved at your parish to make a difference for vocations.  

Connect with Vocation Ministry on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VocationMinistry/)

 

Host: Rhonda Gruenewald

Producer/Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

All music used on the show is by Rita West. (https://www.ritawest.com)