Race for Vocations

Each year the Archdiocese of Indianapolis sponsors the Race for Vocations as part of the Mini Marathon/5K that takes place the first full weekend of May. 

The Race for Vocations begins with Mass followed by a pasta dinner the night before the race.  This year Msgr. Schaedel was the celebrant for the Mass.  He gave a wonderful homily about the importance of running to God not from God.  He reminded us that when we follow God's call  we find great happiness. 


200 runners took part in the Race for Vocations.  Of course we were part of a sea of thousands of runners.  It was amazing to see so many people downtown.  As we walked the 5K we were aware that many people were praying for vocations.  Rather than sponsoring the Race for Vocations with money, people sponsored it with prayers. 

The day was cold and we had to move around to stay warm before the race began.  However, the excitement about the race and the realization that so many people were praying for vocations brought warmth to my heart.  Keep praying for vocations!  Remember that everyone has a vocation, what's yours?