{"id":3408,"date":"2026-03-27T10:15:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T10:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lccy.org\/?p=3408"},"modified":"2026-03-27T10:15:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T10:15:59","slug":"3408","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lccy.org\/el\/3408\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>PASTORAL CARE OF VOCATIONS IN THE LATIN PATRIARCHAL VICARIATE OF CYPRUS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Year of Prayer for Vocation (2025\u20132026)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pastoral care of vocations involves actively promoting and nurturing vocations within the Church. It is an essential dimension of the Church\u2019s overall pastoral mission. As part of diocesan pastoral care, vocation promotion plays a central role, described by Pope John Paul II as \u201ca natural and essential dimension for the life of the Church and for her evangelizing action\u201d (<em>Pastores Dabo Vobis<\/em>, no. 34).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this reason, the Latin Church in Cyprus has dedicated the pastoral year\u2014from 26 October 2025 to 14 June 2026\u2014to prayer for vocations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The theme of this Year of Vocations is:<br><strong>\u201cTake courage; get up, he is calling you\u201d (Mk 10:49)<\/strong><br>with the motto:<br><strong>\u201cWhom shall I send? Who will go for us?\u201d (Is 6:8).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>God\u2019s call is a grace that urges us toward mission. It is His presence that accompanies us, igniting our hearts and inviting us to journey together. What is needed is courage\u2014and a generous response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main objective of the Vocational Year 2025\u20132026 is:<br><strong>\u201cto promote a culture of vocation in ecclesial communities, families, and society, so that they become environments conducive to awakening all vocations as a grace and mission in the service of the Kingdom of God.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this vision, the Church is understood as a community of men and women, each with a vocation. All are called to walk together in following Jesus Christ, making both a personal and communal commitment to reveal His presence in the world and to become bearers of life and hope\u2014even in times of difficulty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout this Year of Vocations, the Latin Church of Cyprus dedicates each month to prayer for a specific vocation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>October &amp; November:<\/strong> All vocations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>December:<\/strong> The Christian family vocation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>January &amp; February:<\/strong> Consecrated life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>March &amp; April:<\/strong> Vocations to the priesthood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May &amp; June:<\/strong> Missionary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Prayer Groups for Vocations and Celebrations of the 63<sup>rd<\/sup> World Day of Prayer for Vocations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prayer Groups for vocations have been established in almost all the parishes across the island. These groups are spaces where the faithful gather regularly to pray for vocations, deepen their understanding of God\u2019s call in their lives, and be nourished by the Word of God. They also aim to support others in discerning their personal calling and to foster a true culture of vocation within the Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important moment during this Year dedicated to vocations is the celebration of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations with the presence of consecrated men and women, priests, and married couples who live out their vocation in service and love. This special occasion invites us to rejoice in the gift of vocation, to give thanks for all those who serve God and His people, and to pray for new vocations to arise, both in the Catholic Church of Cyprus and in the universal Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The celebrations of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations will take place:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At Saint Nicolas Parish on the weekend of 25\u201326 April 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At Our Lady of Graces Church on 2\u20133 May 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All the faithful are warmly invited to participate in these celebrations, with special attention given to young people and children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, let us take part in the mission of the Holy Spirit, raising awareness of God\u2019s call and responding with generosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Commission for the Pastoral Care of Vocations, Latin Patriarchal Vicariate of Cyprus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"3410\" src=\"https:\/\/lccy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-2-724x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lccy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-2-724x1024.png 724w, https:\/\/lccy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-2-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/lccy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-2-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/lccy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-2-1086x1536.png 1086w, https:\/\/lccy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-2.png 1414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"3411\" src=\"https:\/\/lccy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-724x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lccy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-724x1024.png 724w, https:\/\/lccy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/lccy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/lccy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-1086x1536.png 1086w, https:\/\/lccy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1.png 1414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PASTORAL CARE OF VOCATIONS IN THE LATIN PATRIARCHAL VICARIATE OF CYPRUS A Year of Prayer for Vocation (2025\u20132026) Pastoral care of vocations involves actively promoting and nurturing vocations within the Church. 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