by Fr. Mark McCormick | Dec 18, 2020 | RC Vocations Blog
Last Sunday we celebrated the Third Sunday of Advent – Gaudete Sunday. The word “Gaudete” is Latin for “Rejoice.” Our responsorial Psalm for last Sunday was not actually a psalm but came from the first chapter of Luke’s gospel 1:46-54 — Mary’s Song or Mary’s...
by Fr. Mark McCormick | Dec 9, 2020 | RC Vocations Blog
For this year’s seminarian poster, we highlighted Bishop Peter Muhich in the sanctuary of our Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, surrounded by the six seminarians in formation for our diocese. The backdrop is graced with the icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help...
by Fr. Mark McCormick | Dec 8, 2020 | RC Vocations Blog
Heavenly Father, We beg you for an increase in religious vocations and holy marriages in the Diocese of Rapid City. Look upon us with favor and choose from our homes those who are needed for your work. Send your spirit to strengthen us and give us open hearts and...
by Fr. Mark McCormick | Nov 19, 2020 | RC Vocations Blog
Encourage young men to consider priesthood From time to time, I like to revisit a short booklet called “Lend Your Own Voice to Christ.” Even though it is written for priests, the introductory story titled “I see in you…” is a reminder that we are all called to invite...
by Fr. Mark McCormick | Sep 26, 2020 | RC Vocations Blog
Desire for Heaven O Holy Priest of Ars, your precious remains are contained in a magnificent reliquary, the donation from the priests of France. But this earthly glory is only a very pale image of the unspeakable glory which you are enjoying with God. During the time...
