Paisley Vocations

“Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” #Vocations #HeisThere #PriestsforPaisley

He is There! On the third Sunday of Lent, our Vocations Director Fr. Eoin Patten talks about the beautiful encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. 🧵 1/2

He is There! On the second Sunday of Lent, our Vocations Director Fr. Eoin Patten talks about the Transfiguration of Jesus. ✨“This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.” ✨ #Lent #Vocations #HeisThere! #PriestsforPaisley #Pray 🙏🏻

In a land long marked by reformation, suppression and the erasure of Catholic life, clergymen stand as powerful witnesses to a Church not merely surviving, but hopeful and unmistakably alive. Full article: ow.ly/Xsji50YgJUr

Ahead of his General Audience today in the Paul VI Audience Hall, Pope Leo XIV lit a candle, prayed and sang the Ave Maria of Lourdes before a statue of Our Lady of Lourdes, on this her feast day.

"It is not a matter of inventing new models or redefining our given identity, but rather of proclaiming the priesthood in its most authentic core—as Alter Christus—with new intensity." (Pope Leo XIV, letter dated January 28 to a congress of priests in Madrid)

My latest in Catholic World Report wherein I defend ressourcement theology against the charge of "Modernism": gaudiumetspes22.com/blog/modernism…

My latest in The National Catholic Register gaudiumetspes22.com/blog/st-benedi…

My latest blog post wherein I return to my roots with a long form essay. This one is on Balthasar's theology of history aa seen in his exegesis of the Book of Revelation. As our country rips itself apart in a growing cultural civil war, Balthasar's reflections on the "Law of Proportionate Polarization" is highly significant. gaudiumetspes22.com/blog/balthasar…

#vocations #priestsforpaisley #discernment #stthomasaquinas #feast

Friends, we return now to Ordinary Time, and the Church asks us again to think about the baptism of the Lord, this time in light of Saint John’s distinctive account. John the Baptist sees Jesus coming toward him on the banks of the River Jordan, and the Baptist says, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” You recognize that line from the Mass, when the priest holds up the consecrated elements and repeats John the Baptist’s words. This declaration is of absolutely decisive significance, for John is giving us the interpretive lens by which we see and understand Jesus.

To find out more about the seminary application process and priestly formation, please contact the Diocesan Vocations Director, Fr. Eoin Patten, by email at ve-vocations@rcdop.org.uk #vocations #priestsforpaisley #discernment #heisthere #pray #donotbeafraid (3/3) 🧵

If you believe God may be calling you to the joyful life of a Priest in the Diocese of Paisley — to serve His people, celebrate the Sacraments, and preach the Word —do not be afraid; He is there! (2/3) 🧵

At this time of year, the Catholic Church in Scotland invites applications to Seminary for entry in 2027. (1/3) 🧵

Happy Feast of the Baptism of the Lord! Our Vocations Director, Fr. Eoin Patten, reflects on the close of the Christmas season. 🕊️ He was completely immersed in the Jordan — He is there! 🕊️ Please like, follow, and share. #vocations #priestsforpaisley #discernment #heisthere

On the Solemnity of the Epiphany, our Vocations Director, Fr. Eoin Patten, reflects as the Magi arrive in Bethlehem - guided by a star – as Christ is revealed to the world. ✨Adeste Fideles! He is There!✨ Please like, follow and share. #vocations #priestsforpaisley #heisthere

A special message of hope from Pope Leo XIV for #SEEK26 attendees and the world - youtube.com/watch?v=BjMpvN…

* Instagram: @dioceseofpaisleyvocations * TikTok: @paisleyvocations * X: @DoPVocations Thank you for helping to promote and pray for vocations in our diocese. #vocations #priestsforpaisley #discernment #heisthere #pray

Our new Vocations Prayer has been made into a bookmark! Be sure to look out for one in church. Please join us in praying for more vocations to the Diocese of Paisley — "He is There!" You can also support us by liking, sharing, and following our new vocations social media pages:

Be sure to like, follow and share. #vocations #priestsforpaisley #discernment #heisthere #stjohnvianney #priesthood #pray #diocesepaisley @diocesepaisley #dioceseofpaisley

📣 Vocations News! 📣 Our new Diocesan Vocations social media pages are officially up-and-running! 📸 Instagram - dioceseofpaisleyvocations 🎵 TikTok - paisleyvocations 🖊️ X - @DoPVocations Vocations Director, Fr. Eoin Patten explains our new Vocations message - “He is There!”