Basics

The Story of La Salette

The Sunday Word

Perpetual Profession

Ordination to Priesthood of Joseph Lamartine Eliscar, M.S.

Vietnamese Pilgrimage

Basics

What is the Priesthood?

Vocations
Written by Gerald O'Collins
Monday, 15 February 2010 17:59
A modern parish church in Singapore features two tables facing the congregation: the table of the word, where the presiding priest reads the Gospel and in his homily breaks the bread of the Scriptures, and the table where the Eucharist is celebrated. Placed at the center of the sanctuary in that Singapore church, these two tables indicate two key functions of priests as preachers and teachers and as leaders in worship. Priests mediate teaching from God and lead the assembly in worship.
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Becoming a La Salette Missionary

When someone asks what I do for a living, I mention that I am a La Salette Missionary. Their next question often is “What is a La Salette?”

For all those who have similar questions, I want to share with you the “who, what, where, when and how” of my own religious community.Who are the La Salette Missionaries?

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Speak, Lord, Your Servant is Listening

At that time Samuel was not familiar with the LORD, because the LORD had not revealed anything to him as yet. The LORD called Samuel again, for the third time. Getting up and going to Eli, he said, “Here I am. You called me.” Then Eli understood that the LORD was calling the youth. So he said to Samuel, “Go to sleep, and if you are called, reply, ‘Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening.’
"When Samuel went to sleep in his place, the LORD came and revealed his presence, calling out as before, “Samuel, Samuel!” Samuel answered, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”

Our Vocation: Are We Choosing or Being Chosen?

Our Vocation: Are We Choosing or Being Chosen by Fr. Ron Gagne, M.S.

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A brief Movie on the La Salette Apparition:

To view the La Salette Video online:

Quicktime Movie: (Macintosh and IBM: 109.2MG)

.AVI Movie: (IBM and Unix: 114MG)

.RM Movie: (for "Real Movie" file: IBM, 2.2MG)

Note: To download any of the three versions of the video, right-click on any of the files above.

To reflect on the basic of your vocation to single life, married life, priesthood or religious life, the following materials are made available to assist you in your discernment:

The Basics about Vocations (PDF file, 128 KB): This explains the basic Catholic approach to vocations, God's call and our response.

Pope Benedict XVI on vocations: (PDF file, __KB)

Discover my talents with "The Story of My Life": This is a ready-made way for you to describe yourself - your background, experience, expertise, goals for life, thoughts about leadership, and understanding of God. Think about the possibility that you have been asked to write a book about the kind of person you are. What are some of the thoughts about yourself, becoming a leader, your spirituality and life itself that you might include in this book? When you complete this online instrument, results will be shared with you immediately; just click (story)

Download La Salette Vocation Brochure (PDF file, 4.6MB)