Each vocation starts differently, personally, uniquely. There is, however, a common root: that of God's heart, which prepares, chooses, loves, sends. 

A key element for every vocation is in faith, in that gift that comes from grace. From faith, one accepts Jesus Christ as the Savior of the world, and takes the step that enables him to be part of the Church. With this first step, there is already the basis that prepares for something special: vocation. 

In other words: without faith it is impossible to understand that a boy or girl can give their lives in the service of others. In faith, on the other hand, every vocation makes sense, because it is born from the action of God who seeks his children and who invites some baptized to become collaborators wholly dedicated to the task of proclaiming the Gospel and serving the brothers and sisters. 

And how to help the faith to discover and accept one's vocation? In a very concrete way: it allows us to know God better, to welcome Him into his own life, to love Him as Father, as a Friend, as Savior. It even allows you to know yourself better, discovering that God has blessed you with wonderful gifts, with an intelligence to think, and with a heart to love freely. 

From faith, every vocation matures and is realized in an area of freedom. Speaking of priestly vocations, John Paul II wrote: "Freedom is essential for vocation, a freedom that in the positive response qualifies as a deep personal adherence, as a donation of love, or better as a re-donation to the Donor: God who called, that is, as an oblation" ("Pastores dabo vobis" n. 36). 

If vocations arise in a climate of faith and freedom, there will be vocations where faith is known and lived, and where freedom is learned in the noblest way that can occur in a Christian: in love. 

Each family has, in this sense, a very important role in the creation of Christian spheres where their children can grow and mature. Parents help vocations if they can pass on to their children the gift of faith and if they create a spiritual climate in which God takes first place, the gospel enlightens decisions, and it is learned that love is the best way to live freely. 

In conclusion, where do vocations come from? From the heart of God who speaks to every human generation, who ignites sincere faith in parents and their children, who respects the freedom of those who can be called, and who respectfully whispers to some the question: "Do you want to follow me?"

Each vocation starts differently, personally, uniquely. There is, however, a common root: that of God's heart, which prepares, chooses, loves, sends. 

A key element for every vocation is in faith, in that gift that comes from grace. From faith, one accepts Jesus Christ as the Savior of the world, and takes the step that enables him to be part of the Church. With this first step, there is already the basis that prepares for something special: vocation. 

In other words: without faith it is impossible to understand that a boy or girl can give their lives in the service of others. In faith, on the other hand, every vocation makes sense, because it is born from the action of God who seeks his children and who invites some baptized to become collaborators wholly dedicated to the task of proclaiming the Gospel and serving the brothers and sisters. 

And how to help the faith to discover and accept one's vocation? In a very concrete way: it allows us to know God better, to welcome Him into his own life, to love Him as Father, as a Friend, as Savior. It even allows you to know yourself better, discovering that God has blessed you with wonderful gifts, with an intelligence to think, and with a heart to love freely. 

From faith, every vocation matures and is realized in an area of freedom. Speaking of priestly vocations, John Paul II wrote: "Freedom is essential for vocation, a freedom that in the positive response qualifies as a deep personal adherence, as a donation of love, or better as a re-donation to the Donor: God who called, that is, as an oblation" ("Pastores dabo vobis" n. 36). 

If vocations arise in a climate of faith and freedom, there will be vocations where faith is known and lived, and where freedom is learned in the noblest way that can occur in a Christian: in love. 

Each family has, in this sense, a very important role in the creation of Christian spheres where their children can grow and mature. Parents help vocations if they can pass on to their children the gift of faith and if they create a spiritual climate in which God takes first place, the gospel enlightens decisions, and it is learned that love is the best way to live freely. 

In conclusion, where do vocations come from? From the heart of God who speaks to every human generation, who ignites sincere faith in parents and their children, who respects the freedom of those who can be called, and who respectfully whispers to some the question: "Do you want to follow me?"