Advancing the Culture of Vocations

The Province of the United States of America has recently named Br. Dan O'Riordan as Co-director of Vocations to aid Br. Michael Sheerin in this important facet of our Marist Life. Both men will be involved in accompanying the young men who express interest in our brotherhood, either through personal contact or through the internet. They have sent a letter asking all of us to help identify possible "inquirers", that is college students, college graduates, neighbors, relatives, etc. We, in the high schools, are doing the same, inviting students to "come and see" or by just asking the simple question, "Have you considered the Marist Brotherhood as one of your options for the future?" Surprisingly enough, the answer is often "yes". A common response given by older men is that "No one ever asked." That is our fault. I've found students and graduates honored that they might be considered potential brothers because of the qualities we have seen in them. So, in addition to our daily prayers for vocations, an effort to actually ask, or speak to young men we see with potential, might open the door to a conversation and action that would cultivate and bring a vocation to fruition. God works through us. Let us be open to being an instrument in impacting the future of our Marist mission and goals.
Bro. Rene