Our Vocations

Our Works

An Invitation to Share the Journey

The discernment of a vocation is a wonderful journey. Here is some information on the call to be a Redemptorist priest and brother..

Charism

Redemptorists today strive to carry on the tradition of Saint Alphonsus Liguori, by reaching out to the most abandoned poor. They do so especially by proclaiming the Gospel, as Jesus said of himself: "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor..." (Luke 4:18).

Ministries

Today the Redemptorists work by preference (though not exclusively) for the poor in a variety of ministries:

Preaching popular or parish missions
Ordinary pastoral care in poor parishes
Retreat houses
Publications
Social works
Specialized apostolates such as hearing impaired ministry, hospital chaplaincies, prison apostolate, etc.
Missions in foreign lands

Formation of a Redemptorist Priest

Pre-novitiate or postulancy, which is a time for studying philosophy, experiencing Redemptorist life and discerning God's call
A one-year novitiate during which the candidate is given the opportunity to internalize Redemptorist Life, history and spirituality
At least three years in temporary vows before professing perpetual vows
Theological studies in preparation for ordination
Ongoing formation

Formation of a Redemptorist Brother

A period of postulancy, which is a time for studying, experiencing Redemptorist life and discerning God's call
A one-year novitiate during which the candidate is given the opportunity to internalize Redemptort life, history and spirituality
At least three years in temporary vows with various options for academic study, technical training or work before professing perpetual vows
Ongoing formation

Prayer for Redemptorist Vocations

Pope Benedict XVI ever prays for the increase of vocations in the Church

God, we thank you
for the blessings you have given us
in Christ our Redeemer.
Let your Spirit overshadow your people,
making your gentle invitation
heard in many hearts.
Lord of the harvest,
bless the Redemptorist family
throughout the world
with many vocations,
so that those in greatest need
will experience the good news
of redemption.
May your love grow among us
and spread throughout all your creation,
through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Mother of Perpetual Help
-- Pray for us
Saint Alphonsus
-- Pray for us

-Our Works

Check out where our brothers are studying
-North Lake College ::: enter
-University of Dallas ::: enter

Vocation Director: Fr. Dominic Nguyen Phi Long, C.Ss.R.

email: longcssr@yahoo.com

or: Fr. Giuse Vũ Đức Tùng:

email: joevucssr@yahoo.com

(972) 296-6735

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St. John Neumann Monastery
Vietnamese Redemptorist Mission
3912 S. Ledbetter Dr.
Dallas, TX 75236 (972) 296-6735