World Day of Prayer for Vocations

Good Shepherd Sunday &
World Day of Prayer for Vocations –
Fourth Sunday of Easter Year A May 3, 2020

Pope Francis tells us, “Every vocation is born of that gaze of love with which the Lord came to meet us, perhaps even at a time when our boat was being battered by the storm. We will succeed in discovering and embracing our vocation once we open our hearts in gratitude and perceive the gaze of God in our lives” (message for World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2020).

Let us pray for the young people in our community and in our families and circle of friends. May our prayers and presence reflect the gaze of love from the Lord to help them discover their vocation.

Read Pope Francis' full message for the World Day of Vocations 2020 here.

Vocations Poster for the diocese is available here.

We are a community of communities from the Murray to the sea.
Inspired by the Gospel and nourished by the Eucharist, we follow the example of Jesus and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, reaching out in joyful and humble service, caring for all of God’s creation, growing in love day by day and looking forward to life with God forever.

Diocesan Vision Statement

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands in which the Diocese of Ballarat sits. We would like to pay our respects to Aboriginal Elders past, present and future. Their wisdom can help us care for the earth, our common home.

- Acknowledgement of Country -

Good Shepherd Sunday & World Day of Prayer for Vocations – Fourth Sunday of Easter Year A May 3, 2020

Good Shepherd Sunday &
World Day of Prayer for Vocations –
Fourth Sunday of Easter Year A May 3, 2020