Vocations: An Invitation to Share the Journey
Here is some information on the call to be a Redemptorist priest and brother.
Charism
Redemptorists today strive to carry on the tradition of Saint Alphonsus Liguori, by reaching out to the most abandoned poor. They do so especially by proclaiming the Gospel, as Jesus said of himself: "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor..." (Luke 4:18).
Ministries
Today the Redemptorists work by preference (though not exclusively) for the poor in a variety of ministries:
- Preaching popular or parish missions
- Ordinary pastoral care in poor parishes
- Retreat houses
- Publications
- Social works
- Specialized apostolates such as hearing impaired ministry, hospital chaplaincies, prison apostolate, etc.
- Missions in foreign lands
Formation
Formation of a Redemptorist Priest
- Pre-novitiate or postulancy, which is a time for studying philosophy, experiencing Redemptorist life and discerning God's call
- A one-year novitiate during which the candidate is given the opportunity to internalize Redemptorist Life, history and spirituality
- At least three years in temporary vows before professing perpetual vows
- Theological studies in preparation for ordination
- Ongoing formation
Formation of a Redemptorist Brother
- A period of postulancy, which is a time for studying, experiencing Redemptorist life and discerning God's call
- A one-year novitiate during which the candidate is given the opportunity to internalize Redemptort life, history and spirituality
- At least three years in temporary vows with various options for academic study, technical training or work before professing perpetual vows
- Ongoing formation
Prayer for Redemptorist Vocations
God, we thank you
for the blessings you have given us
in Christ our Redeemer.
Let your Spirit overshadow your people,
making your gentle invitation
heard in many hearts.
Lord of the harvest,
bless the Redemptorist family
throughout the world
with many vocations,
so that those in greatest need
will experience the good news
of redemption.
May your love grow among us
and spread throughout all your creation,
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Mother of Perpetual Help
pray for us.
Saint Alphonsus
pray for us.
Contact us
If you are interested in more information on Redemptorist vocations, please contact your nearest Redemptorist community or Fr. Ray Douziech, C.Ss.R.
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