Dear parishioners of Saint Patrick parish Community, in order for all to have a better knowledge of the Vocationist Fathers and Sisters, their spirituality and field of work, we are going to place in the bulletin on a weekly basis for a while the catechism of the Society of Divine Vocations (a.k.a -Vocationist Fathers)
Catechism of the Society of Divine Vocations – ( Chapter Three )
21. What is the meaning of the letters of our Motto: G.A.U.D.I.U.M.?
Gloria Amor Voluntas Dei In Universo Mundo. Glory Love and Will of God in the entire World.
22. What special message does God wish to convey to us through these words?
Through these words God wishes to convey the message that we have been created for the Divine Glory, are saved by the Divine Love, and will achieve holiness through the Divine Will.
23. What special message do we wish to convey to the Lord through the use of these words?
With these words, we intend to say: Lord, may your Will be done, your Love reign, and your Glory shine, always more in me and in everyone as in yourself.
24. What does it mean to work for God’s glory, love and will?
It is to work for Universal Sanctification.
25. What is necessary to bring about Universal Sanctification?
In order to bring about Universal Sanctification it is necessary for all people to accept the true religion, and to practice it with the greatest perfection, so that they may become true religious followers of the Holy Trinity, in whatever state of life they may be.
26. What are the main instrument by which Universal Sanctification is brought about?
The main instrument by which Universal Sanctification is brought about are: the Priests, the Religious, and the Souls of heroic virtue.
27. Why are the priests, Religious and Saints the main means by which Universal Sanctification is brought about?
This is so because, Priests, Religious, and the Saints are, through the glory, love and will of the Lord, the indispensable ministers and cooperators in Universal Sanctification.
28. What is the mission that has been entrusted to our Congregation by the Divine Call in furthering the work of Universal Sanctification?
The special mission that has been assigned to our Congregation in the furtherance of Universal Sanctification is the specific service of forming Priests, Religious and Saints.
29. How do we begin this great and holy work, and how do we carry it on?
This work begins with the cultivation of vocation to Faith and Holiness in all people in general, and to the Priesthood and Religious life in particular. It is carried out in a concrete manner through various stages of Consecrations and Ascensions, supported by ascetical teachings and by Physical and Spiritual Works of Mercy.
30. Which goal do we seek by performing this great and holy work?
The blessed goal to which we are to aim with all our strength in this work is, and must always remain, an ever greater degree of Union with the Blessed Trinity.