Vocation Articles & Reflections
The articles linked below are intended to help the discerning person along the path of learning God's will for his or her vocation, which includes readings to heighten one's spiritual walk in order to become more sensitive to the promptings of the Holy Spirit.
Father Hardon's Reflections on Religious & Priestly Vocations
Servant of God Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J., founded the IRL in 1974. The articles below can be purchased from the IRL in a handy booklet form under the title, Come & See.
This website features Father's meditations in audio or print form. Click below to listen.
To read, click the title to the right.
What Is a Religious Vocation?
The Eucharist and Vocations
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The Apostolate of Suffering
The Catholic Family and Vocations
What Is a Catholic Priest?
Mary Mother of Vocations
St. Joseph, Patron of Dedicated Souls
Vocations and Prayer
Vocations and the Commitment Crisis
Religious Education and Vocations
Sacrifice and Vocations
Other Helpful Reflections
The Way of the Cross
Three "Calls" From God
Common Objections