Novo Millenio Ineunte

 

“Certainly, a generous commitment is needed – above all through insistent prayer to the Lord of the harvest (cf. Mt. 9:38) – in promoting vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. This is a question of great relevance for the life of the Church in every part of the world. There is a pressing need to implement an extensive plan of vocational promotion, based on personal contact and involving parishes, schools, and families in the effort to foster more attentive reflection on life’s essential values.”