“The stretching of your faith is immediate pain that results in ultimate gain. It is in the waiting that we become who we are meant to be.”
― Mandy Hale

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Vocation

From the Latin vocatio/vacare, meaning “to call,” “summons.” This is an occupation to which a person is especially drawn or for which they’re suited, trained, or qualified. In modern times, it’s used in non-religious contexts; the meaning(s) of the word came out of Christianity.

There was a period where “vocation” almost exclusively referred to the clergy or the cloistered religious. The Second Vatican Council (1962-1965), specifically the document Lumen Gentium, re-emphasized that every baptized person has a primary vocation: to become a saint. This was a spiritual game changer!

The idea of vocation is central to the Christian belief that God has made each person with gifts & talents towards a specific purpose & way of life. More specifically, in the Eastern Orthodox & Catholic Churches, this idea of vocation is especially associated with a divine call to service to the Church & humanity through particular vocational life commitments such as marriage to a particular person, consecration as a religious dedication, ordination to priestly ministry (in the Church, of course) & even a holy life as a single person.

The Church generally categorizes “secondary” vocations into 4 distinct states. Each is seen as a way of giving oneself away:

• The Priesthood:
  • This is a sacramental vocation. In the United States cultural context, there has been a massive historical shift. In the mid-20th century, “Irish-Catholic” culture often viewed having a son in the priesthood as the ultimate family honor.
• Consecrated Life:
  • This includes monks, nuns, brothers, & sisters. They live according to the Evangelical Councils:
    • Poverty: Owning nothing individually.
    • Chastity: Celibacy for the sake of the “Kingdom of Heaven.”
    • Obedience: Following the will of their superior.
• Married Life:
  • In Catholicism, marriage is a sacrament. The “call” here is for the sanctification of the spouse & the procreation/education of the kids. This was often seen as a “secondary” vocation to the priesthood. But modern theology (especially the “Theology of the Body” by Pope John Paul II) frames marriage as a primary icon of God’s love for the Church.
• The Committed Single Life:
  • While not a “canonical” state in the same way as the others, the Church increasingly recognizes those who remain single to serve others, the Church, or their professions with a level of flexibility & dedication that married people cannot maintain.

The American Catholic experience of vocation is unique. In the late 19th & early 20th century, Catholic vocations helped build the American infrastructure of healthcare & education. The Sisters of Mercy & Daughters of Charity built more hospitals & schools in the United States than almost any other group.

The Sisters of Mercy founded a hospital (St. Rita’s/Mercy Health) in our founder’s hometown. This particular hospital was built in 1918 to combat the Spanish flu pandemic.

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Consecration Procession, Westminster Cathedral, London [no date recorded on caption card]
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London is the capital and largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, with a population of 9.1 million people in 2024. Its wider metropolitan area is the largest in Western Europe, with a population of 15.1 million. London stands on the River Thames in southeast England, at the head of a 50-mile (80 km) tidal estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for nearly 2,000 years. Its ancient core and financial centre, the City of London, was founded by the Romans as Londinium and has retained its medieval boundaries. The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has been the centuries-long host of the national government and parliament. London grew rapidly in the 19th century, becoming the world's largest city at the time. Since the 19th century the name "London" has referred to the metropolis around the City of London, historically split between the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent and Hertfordshire, which since 1965 has largely comprised the administrative area of Greater London, governed by 33 local authorities and the Greater London Authority.

Westminster is the main settlement of the City of Westminster in Central London, England. It extends from the River Thames to Oxford Street and has many famous landmarks, including the Palace of Westminster, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral, Trafalgar Square and much of the West End cultural centre including the entertainment precinct of West End theatre.

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Consecration Release New Album “Video Sam Kako Umireš” Via Geenger Records And Pop Depresija

Belgrade’s genre-defying collective Consecration return with their eighth studio album “Video Sam Kako Umireš,” available now via Geenger Records and Pop Depresija. Arriving just a year after Smrt, Ljubav, Smrt, the album continues the band’s expansive exploration of psychedelic rock, post-metal, jazz, and neoclassical influences. Led by Danilo Nikodinovski, the record unfolds like a cinematic journey, seven tracks of love, loss, and existential reflection. Complex, emotional, and richly produced, Video Sam Kako Umireš reaffirms Consecration as one of the Balkans’ most visionary and uncompromising acts. Stream or pre-order vinyl HERE

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BDG news: Sravasti Abbey Consecrates New Buddha Hall in Washington State

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Simon Henderson shares his insights on the chilling horror movie, "Consecration," featuring Jena Malone and Danny Huston. The film captivates with its intriguing storyline and some intense, gruesome scenes. #MovieReview #HorrorFilm #Consecration

For more details, check out the full review in the link: (Content Warning: Graphic Content)

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Consecration | Official Trailer (2025) | On Digital 16th June

#horror – #Trailers – #horrormovies – #Consecration – @VertigoRel – After the alleged suicide of her priest brother, Grace (Jena Malone) travels to the remote Scottish convent where he fell to his death. Distrusting the Church’s account, she uncovers murder, sacrilege and a disturbing truth about her own past. …

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TRAILER: Consecration
Unholy horror film starring Jena Malone on the hunt for the suspicious death of her priest brother!
Vertigo Releasing will unleash the unholy horror Consecration on Digital Platforms from 16th June.

After the suspicious death of her brother, a priest, Grace goes to the Mount Saviour Convent in Scotland to find out what really happened. Once there, she uncovers murder, sacrilege and a...
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A quotation from Lincoln

We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate — we can not consecrate — we can not hallow — this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.

Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) American lawyer, politician, US President (1861-65)
Speech (1863-11-19), “Dedication of the National Cemetery at Gettysburg [Gettysburg Address],” Pennsylvania

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Dead of Winter Fest II interview: Liam Houseago of Consecration

Dead of Winter Fest has been and gone but the stench and memories from this event will live long in the memory. Fighting against the storm of a generation forced the promoters of DOW to make the event a one day festival, but all those that attended were treated to a near-capacity Ivory

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David Republic and David Okit: A call to holiness with Little ChristThe video “Little Christ (REMIX)” of David Republic ft David Okit evokes the spiritual journey of an individual designated as a little Christ. The text encourages making informed choices, emphasizing the importance of Bible as a gu...

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David Republic and David Okit: A call to holiness with Little ChristThe video “Little Christ (REMIX)” of David Republic ft David Okit evokes the spiritual journey of an individual designated as a little Christ. The text encourages making informed choices, emphasizing the importance of Bible as a gu...

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« All that is visible must grow beyond itself, extend into the realm of the invisible. Thereby it receives its true consecration and clarity and takes firm root in the cosmic order. »

― Hexagram #50 from the I Ching

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For me, the episcopal ministry has been a very special grace, the opportunity God gives me to be able to serve as a pastor to God’s people. The most difficult thing has been to fight against my egoism, my own sin, my human limitations, my imperfections, but as Saint Paul says, when we are weak, then we are strong (Cf. 2 Cor 2:10).

Bishop Silvio José Báez, o.c.d.
Auxiliary Bishop of Managua
Titular Bishop of Zica

Silvio José Báez, o.c.d. is one of nineteen living bishops who are affiliated with the Discalced Carmelite order; he is the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Managua.

Bishop Báez began his Discalced Carmelite formation in the General Delegation of Central America in 1979 and was ordained a priest on 15 January 1985. He pursued advanced studies in Sacred Scripture, biblical geography, and archeology, not only in Rome but also in Jerusalem.

In 1999, Bishop Báez defended his doctoral thesis in biblical theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome on the subject, Tiempo de callar y tiempo de hablar: el silencio en la Biblia Hebrea (A time to keep silence, and a time to speak: Silence in the Hebrew Bible).

Going on to serve as a seminary professor, Bishop Báez authored numerous articles and books, and has been a frequent speaker at conferences and retreats. He also served as a member of the Council of the Discalced Carmelite friars’ General Delegation of Central America.

In 2006 Bishop Báez was appointed Vice-President of the Pontifical Faculty of Theology Teresianum in Rome, where he was a Professor of Sacred Scripture, also teaching Biblical Theology and Spirituality; in addition, he was the editor of the theology journal Teresianum. On 9 April 2009 Pope Benedict XVI appointed him Auxiliary Bishop of Managua and Titular Bishop of Zica.

On 30 May 2009 Silvio José Báez, o.c.d., was consecrated bishop in the Cathedral of Managua. The principal consecrator was Archbishop Leopoldo José Brenes Solórzano, Archbishop of Managua; the principal co-consecrators were the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Henryk Józef Nowacki,  and Bishop César Bosco Vivas Robelo, Bishop of León en Nicaragua.

You may view Bishop Báez’s episcopal lineage here.

Featured image: Bishop Báez is seen with pilgrims at World Youth Day in Panama, January 2019. Image credit: Silvio José Báez Facebook page (Used by permission)

https://carmelitequotes.blog/2024/05/29/baez-30may2009/

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~ Pool Magick ~

Take time this summer to make your pool a place where you can truly relax, meditate, and rejuvenate yourself! If you share a pool with neighbors, build a kit you can carry with you, use, then bring home to recharge.

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