Madrid, Spain, Jul 9, 2012 / 11:09 am
Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of Cordoba in Spain called on Catholics to pray for more vocations to the priesthood and religious life, noting their crucial role in the life of the Church.
"The vitality of a Christian community can be measured by the vocations it receives and inspires for the edification of the House of God," he said in his weekly newsletter, dated July 5.
"Each vocation is a miracle of God, an exceptional gift."
Bishop Fernandez urged members of the faith to create a climate that is favorable and welcoming to "all vocations of special consecration to God." In this way, "We all come out winners," he said.