One of the striking features on our Diocesan Crest is the prominent depiction of the wheat sheaf. The image of wheat that is grown in many parts of our diocese is a representation of Eucharist. The wheat begins as a single grain before being planted, nurtured, grown to maturity and then processed to become the Body of Christ at Eucharist. Like the seed that is our vocation we too need to be nurtured and cared for in order to allow growth to take place along our journey of faith. Families and communities are encouraged through prayer and action to nurture the seed of vocation in the lives of those who may be considering the path to Priesthood or Religious Life. “Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies it remains just a single grain, but if it dies, it bears much fruit.” John 12:24
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The Second Vatican Council spoke of the “universal call to holiness” (Lumen Gentium, V). Being called to holiness means being called to love God and others.
The universal call to holiness means God doesn’t call some people to be saints, but all people. You may be thinking, “I’m not perfect, how could I ever be a saint?” But saints come from diverse backgrounds and some were far away from God at one point in their lives. Because they were open to God’s call, His grace was able to enter their lives and transform them. God’s grace is not for an elite class, it’s for all people including you and me. Please share your journey of faith with others to enrich their life. We are Jesus' apprentices seeking to give in the midst of our weakness the best of ourselves in serving others every day. |
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The particular way that God calls you to live out that call to holiness is called your vocation. Vocation is not something external to you as a person.
Who is God inviting you to be? A priest? Religious? Spouse and parent? Single person? We discover the treasure of our true selves by learning to recognise the voice of Jesus and through discerning and deciding. |
Celebrate
Having a special purpose in life—a calling, a vocation—is a gift from God that comes with our birth and our Baptism. It’s a privilege—and it’s well worth our time and effort to discover and prepare for our vocation in life. We are not likely to be completely happy and fulfilled until we realise what our vocation is and follow it.
God has sent you into the world with wonderful gifts, talents, and inclinations. You can do good by loving others; creating and organising things; solving problems; feeding, nourishing, healing, and teaching others; and so many other things. Through any of the skills you develop as you grow toward and into your particular vocation, God will work through you to build the Kingdom of God and make the world a better place. That would be a particular way to celebrate our vocation. |
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The First Action to Promote VocationsPray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. Jesus says in Matthew 9:38 “to beg the master of the harvest to send labourers into the vineyard.” If we want more priests, sisters and brothers, we all need to ask.
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Planting Instructions
Soak card in water until soft. Place on seed raising mix (in pot or ground). Lightly cover with more mix, water and ensure paper stays moist. Germination should take 7-21 days. 
You can buy paper with Australian native Seeds HERE
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