Ordinary Time, 31st Sunday (B) The first level of vocation is the Universal Call to Holiness. This means that we were made in the image and likeness of God, and God is love. We are called to allow the love of God to transform every aspect of our lives. Holiness is nothing other than living love in every aspect of our lives.

The second level is the call to love in a specific and permanent state of life. Jesus is called to be the High Priest. Priests are called to reveal Christ's love to his church. Religious live totally for God, as we all will in heaven. Married couples love one another as Christ loves the Church. Each one incarnates God's love in a unique and permanent way.

The third level is the ongoing discernment of loving God and neighbor in the practicalities of everyday life. This requires constant discernment. Fortunately Jesus is with us. Vocation is not really an equation to be solved. It is rather a call to be with Jesus and to live and love from this place of communion with Jesus. 

(3 Nov 2024)

Going Deeper: How does each level of vocation build on the previous level? What would it look like if you totally lived God's love in every aspect of your life?

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