Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Deuteronomy 6:2-6 | Psalm 18:2-4, 47, 51 | Hebrews 7:23-28 | Mark 12:28b-34
St. Peter writes, "As He who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in all your conduct" (1 Peter 1:15). Each of us is invited to a unique vocation – whether in priesthood, religious life, marriage, or single life – as a path to sanctification, drawing us into deeper love for God and neighbor. Though each vocation is distinct, all share this same call to holiness, nurtured by love, the sacraments, and the life of the Church. Embracing this call means recognizing that holiness is not a distant ideal solely for church leaders / professionals, but it’s a call that extends to all the faithful as a daily journey in our ordinary lives. By responding to God’s invitation with an open heart, we find true purpose and joy, allowing His love to flow through us and touch the world.
This week, take a moment to visit the adoration chapel and pray intentionally for vocations. Ask God for the grace to support others in their journey of discernment. Here are three ways to offer support:
If you see a calling in someone, ask them if they’ve considered it.
Approach them with reverence and sincerity.
Affirm the qualities you see that prompted you to ask.