In today’s world, the word “vocation” generally is used synonymously with the word “job,” but is that really what the word means?  The original root word for "vocation" literally means a “calling.” Typically, when asked who is called by God, most people would respond that pastors, priests, and others who work in a church are called to do so. In reality, though, the concept of God's “calling” applies to everyone in God's gift of Baptism. In our life, we are each called in many and various ways.

What is more, the ways in which we are called may change and take different forms at different parts of our lives. So, while those serving as Pastors, Priests, or any other church work are understood to be called, such is no more or no less a calling than any other way in which we may earn a living. We understand that regardless of our job or what type of work we do, we are always to do so as those serving as part of the body of Christ in the world.

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This sense of our calling extends even further and encompasses our relationships with others. As such, our faith informs and frames all relationships of which we are a part, including;  sons and daughters, parents, grandparents, brothers, and sisters, friends, co-workers,  and the list goes on. In short, in all that we are and in all that we do, we strive to live according to our Baptismal calling in Christ.

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The BLC vocational statement below outlines just a few of the many ways in which we all are called to live and to serve. We admittedly fall short but rejoice and give thanks for God’s infinite and abundant grace, mercy, and forgiveness. In Christ, we live as those who are called, fed, and sent to love and serve even as Christ first loves and serves us.