Message from Father Conrad Edwards
Vocations Director, Diocese of Antigonish
 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Welcome to our Diocesan Vocations Webpage!
A vocation to priesthood or any other call in our Church today is in reality a call to conversion. God
initiates in love and we respond in love to a God who has constantly loved us
and continues to do so this very day. With each call and initiative may come
some fear and anxiety. There is no need to be afraid! Our God recognizes that we
not only have a past, but also a future. Reflect for a moment on the life of St.
Peter; the person who denied that he knew Jesus was the very one chosen to lead
the apostles.
Since we
desire to do what is right and want to be faithful, prayer and discernment are
imperative. Please know that there are people who can assist you in this
process. If you are thinking about priesthood and/or consecrated life in our
Church, then please speak to someone about this spiritual journey. There are
many people willing and able to assist. I am prepared to be of support. By
getting in touch with me, you're not making any commitment - all you're saying
is that you want to know more. And that's where any real journey begins. We
might correspond. We might meet face to face and have a chat. Perhaps I can
direct you to someone who might be able more appropriately to answer your
questions, as in the case of religious communities of either women or men.
For those of you who want to pray for
and encourage vocations within the Diocese of Antigonish, I ask you to
participate in our Diocesan
Vocation Prayer Partners Project. The Prayer Partner Card can also
be found at:Vocation Partner
Prayer Card.
Thank you for your caring and for
your prayers.
Your brother in Christ,
Fr. Conrad
Conrad Edwards
Vocations Director
Diocese of Antigonish
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