#vocation

[a-path-by-the-moon]

[weirdlookindog]

Peter Birkhäuser (1911–1976) - “In the Night of 13 October 1942”, 1975

[apostolum]

Marriage is a vocation centered in choice. They (spouses) choose to love the person before them; whether they are smiling, frowning, destitute, poor, etc.

If and when we choose Christ over and over again in our vocation, there will be trials that come our way. In that moment, we must remember who it is in the boat with us; Jesus, who can calm the storm in an instant.

And He said to them, "Why are you afraid, you of little faith?" Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a dead calm. - Mt. 8:26

A reflection from the homily at mass this evening.

[lucybellwood]

I’m cataloging 259 actual live geese right now, and I can’t tell the difference. Which is great, in fact, because it means I have something intricate and specific I’m about to learn. 

Absolutely in love with this essay from @pdxpersky about meaning and work and geese.

[ofruinsandmyth]

[transistoradio]

Felice Casorati (1883-1963), “Vocation” (1939), oil on panel, 59.5 x 78 cm.

[inthissilence-ibeliev3]

Life lately

[glitterloverww]

livin it in vintage

[glim-o-4]

Six in the morning. A little less than an hour to the final destination. We drive in fits and starts, as if in fragments of a dream.

Then we fall into the fog - thick, whitish, as if everything around us was covered with cotton wool. You can't even see the cars next to us. And then suddenly - bang! - we emerge, and there, behind the glass, is the sun. It rises with us. Slowly, tiredly, but still rises.

I managed to sleep. How much - I don't know. But, apparently, enough to not melt into a tired puddle. Although the body still aches: numb legs, aching knee, rumble stomach. I want to break away. From the bus, from the seat, from the road. Just breathe deeply.

I look out the window, without blinking. This is my first trip to Europe. And not just like that - to Prague. I have a plan in my head: first check in, then take a shower, wash off the entire road, and then... coffee. And an energy drink. And a city that seems to be calling.

[4rt3mis]

LOVERS.

This is the oldest known sculpture of a couple making love. Made on a sparkling piece of calcite, it shows the lovers face to face […] This tender sexual embrace is made more explicit because the sculpture is ingeniously phallic whichever way you look at it.

[traditionaldream]

[ahopefulbromantic]

Congratulations on getting all your documents together!!! If I may ask, how did you discern and pursue becoming a consecrated virgin? I don't know much about them so I'm curious.

Thank yooooouuuuu yippie! 😁🥳🤸‍♀️

Oh it basically went like:

Me: "I'm never gonna marry anyone! Never ever nope!" Jesus: "Not even Me?" Me: 😱

That's the short answer here's the link to a longer one in another ask 😉

Oh and if you have questions about consecrated virginity i'd be happy to elaborate on that, too! I love questions and i love talking about my vocation yay!

[flore01]

Carlos in Scotland. Charles in Mexico. George in Spain. Lewis In Türkiye.

Yes, we are definitely on vacation!!🥂

[famuladomini]

The cells of nuns.

[homemaker-to-be]

✨Our vocation✨

We Live in a world of choises. Some women want to make a big Career and Others don't.

Maybe you study and you want to be a doctor or a lawyer. Thats nice.

Or you are a Girly Girl and you Love Hair and make Up. Maybe you want to be a Hair dresser. Thats so beautiful.

But maybe you are Not.

Some women have an other calling from god.

Some women are called to raise a Family, don't have a big Career and Being a Homemaker. Homemaker, housewife or Mother are so wonderful positions.

A Loving and warm Heard at Home can't be paid with any Money. IT makes a different and for a few people IT gives more freedom and a peaceful live.

Some women are Happy at Home. Happier that they Would be in a Job.

To be a Homemaker IS beautiful too😍🫶

[rabbits-of-negative-euphoria]

The Reformation concept of vocation is that God’s calling is not limited to the isolated realm of the church. His calling can involve tasks outside the church and can include government service. We have two kingdoms with different job descriptions and responsibilities, but God can call people to be engaged in either one. He calls people to the Gospel ministry; He also calls people to be civil magistrates. Sometimes lost in current debates on the nature of these two kingdoms is that Jesus reigns over them both. We do not want to conflate the two kingdoms. Neither, however, do we want to deny that Christ is Lord over the whole of creation. Some would argue that the church has nothing to say to the broader culture and should be silent before it. This view, often called radical two kingdoms, or R2K, largely leaves the realm of creation to its own devices. The Reformed view affirms that Jesus calls us to work with Him to bring all things into subjection.

R.C. Sproul, Truths We Confess