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Wake Up!Wake Up! 2/14/2025: St. Valentine's Day | Diocesan Updates | Medjugorje PilgrimageWe're live with Rhonda Gruenewald, Founder and President of Vocations Ministry talks about how we can support vocations this Valentine’s Day, Nicole Jones, Digital Media Manager in the Diocese of Baton Rouge updates us on DIOBR news and Donna Bodin, Pilgrimage Group Leader, talks about the upcoming pilgrimage to Medjugorje. 2025-02-1445 min

Busted Halo Show w/Fr. Dave DwyerHow Can I Help Increase Vocations to the Priesthood in My Diocese?Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of February is for vocations to the priesthood and religious life, and Father Dave welcomes Rhonda Gruenewald to discuss how we can better foster those callings. Rhonda is the president and founder of Vocation Ministry, which works internationally with parishes and schools to establish or revive their own vocation ministries on the local level.2025-02-0621 min

Wake Up!Wake Up! 12/19/2024: Finding Peace in Advent | Christmas Carols | VocationsWe're live with Gary Zimak, Catholic speaker and author, talks about preparing for Advent and his book "Find Peace in Advent!: 4 Weeks to Worrying Less at Christmas", David Dawson Jr., COO of Witness to Love talks about Christmas music (carols vs. songs) and the family and Rhonda Gruenewald, Director of Vocations Ministry, talks about how we can support vocations this Advent and Christmas. 2024-12-1945 min

Real Presence LiveRhonda Gruenewald - RPL 03.14.23 1/1To start the Vocations Jamboree we speak with Rhonda Gruenwald to hear about the vocations crisis in the US and how to fix it!2023-03-1426 min

Real Presence LiveRhonda Gruenewald - RPL 10.5.22 1/1Vocation Ministry Launches First “Deacon Sunday” to Raise Awareness and Affirmation to the Permanent Diaconate 2022-10-1330 min

Power & WitnessVocation Ministry (Guest: Rhonda Gruenewald)Rhonda Gruenewald is the founder of Vocation Ministry. She has trained thousands of priests and laity, representing over 4,000 parishes and 50 schools in over 50 dioceses on how to create a culture of vocations so that men and women can more easily answer God’s call.2022-09-071h 08

The Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Guest Rhonda GruenewaldToday we will be talking with Rhonda Gruenewald, the Founder of Vocation Ministry. She is often referred to as the “Vocation Lady.” She is a passionate convert to Catholicism and a former high school English teacher. Through her organization, Vocation Ministry, Rhonda has worked with more than 6,000 vocation promoters and ministries nationwide, presenting informational workshops to deacons, priests, religious, and laity on how to establish or revive a vocation ministry. 2021-12-0346 min

Always Hope085 – Rhonda Gruenewald on increasing vocations in the ChurchWell, we talk about vocations and discernment often in this show and today I want to take a systemic approach to the questions and ask what parishes and schools can do better to increase awareness about vocations. And since it is national vocations week, I thought it’d be a great time to share this discussion. … Continue reading "085 – Rhonda Gruenewald on increasing vocations in the Church"2021-11-091h 07

Always HopeRhonda Gruenewald on increasing vocations in the ChurchWell, we talk about vocations and discernment often in this show and today I want to take a systemic approach to the questions and ask what parishes and schools can do better to increase awareness about vocations. And since it is national vocations week, I thought it’d be a great time to share this discussion. … Continue reading "085 – Rhonda Gruenewald on increasing vocations in the Church"2021-11-091h 07

Quote Me with Lindsay SchlegelQuote Me - S4 E6 Rhonda Gruenewald It’s a joy to welcome Rhonda Gruenewald, founder and president of Vocation Ministry, to the show, especially as we approach National Vocation Awareness Week, November 7-13, 2021. Rhonda’s quote comes from Mother Angelica: “Unless you are willing to do the ridiculous, God will not do the miraculous."You can find this quote and more in Mother Angelica: The Remarkable Story of a Nun, Her Nerve, and a Network of Miracles 2021-10-2700 min

Say Yes to HolinessEpisode #88--"Cultivating a Hundredfold Harvest"--1 on 1 Podcast Conversation with Rhonda Gruenewald, Author and Founder of VocationMinistry.comIn this 1 on 1 podcast conversation, Christina sits down to speak with Rhonda Gruenewald, founder of VocationMinistry.com and author of two books, Hundredfold and The Harvest. This conversation was very timely, especially as Worldwide Priesthood Sunday is occurring the weekend of September 25-26. During our conversation, Rhonda and I spoke about the challenges inherent in discerning a vocation as well as how to go about promoting a culture of vocations--be it in a family, parish, school, or someone's personal life. And for me, it came down to an attitude that can be captured in one word--intentionality. 2021-09-2037 min

Off The ShelfOff the Shelf - Episode 223 with Rhonda Gruenewald This week on Off the Shelf Rhonda Gruenewald returns and we discuss her apostolate Vocation Ministry. We particularly focus on how to nurture vocations in youth through the education system. Check out her new book The Harvest: A Guide to Vocation Ministry in Education here. 2021-08-2800 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldFostering VocationsWe have a special episode for you about fostering vocations! Fostering vocations should be encouraged in family life. If you do encourage your children with your words to think about a religious vocation, you never know if it will be your child, grandchild, or somewhere down the line that answers that special call from God to give his or her life in service to the Church and His people. We invited Thomas Vu to this episode to talk more about his family and discernment as a seminarian. Don't forget to follow us on our Social Media Platforms! ...2021-05-2730 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldPriestly VocationsPriests pray a crucial role in the Church. Without priests, we do not have the Eucharist, confession, or anointing of the sick. To expand on this, we have Fr. Richard McNeillie, the Vocation Director of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. He joins us to talk more about vocations and his desire to become a priest. We are thankful for all our priests! Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few m...2021-05-2027 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldDeacon Pier GiorgioSubscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thank you so much! Support The Show Please consider supporting the show by donating today. This helps cover our costs and grow the show so that the message can reach as many people as possible. Thanks in advance! (https://vocationministry.com/get-in-touch/donate/) V...2021-05-1327 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldSr. Anthony Mary DiagoSubscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thank you so much! Support The Show Please consider supporting the show by donating today. This helps cover our costs and grow the show so that the message can reach as many people as possible. Thanks in advance! (https://vocationministry.com/get-in-touch/donate/) V...2021-05-0627 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldBenedictines and Religious Brothers DayWho are the Benedictines? They were founded in AD 529 by St. Benedict. This rule has proved to be a guide for countless souls for 15 centuries. Our very special guest, Br. Leven Harton, gives us an inside look into the Benedictine monks and his role as a religious brother and prior for the monastery. May 1st is Religious Brother’s Day. If you know a religious brother, please reach out to him. Let him know you are praying for him. Send him a card, maybe even a small donation for the monastery. Subscribe/Rate Nev...2021-04-2934 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldWorld Day of Prayer for VocationsSubscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thank you so much! Support The Show Please consider supporting the show by donating today. This helps cover our costs and grow the show so that the message can reach as many people as possible. Thanks in advance! (https://vocationministry.com/get-in-touch/donate/) V...2021-04-2230 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldWho are the Jesuits?We have a very special treat for you in this episode! Fr. Robert Murphy is a Jesuit in Houston, TX and his community participated in Behind the Habit: A Virtual Look into Religious Life for Men. Fr. Murphy attended a Jesuit High School in New Orleans, and his parents gave him the freedom to follow God’s path and encouraged him to follow the faith. He first considered the priesthood as an altar server in middle school and later attended college for physical therapy and worked 3 years until he entered the Jesuits in 2003. An interesting statistic from CA...2021-04-1536 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldFamily and VocationsFamily support plays a crucial role in religious vocations. Sr. M. Ignatia Hennebery, O.S.F., our guest in this episode, shares how her family helped her answer the call by regularly doing small things. They started adoration at their parish, prayed together, had a family home enthronement to the Sacred Heart, and parents gave blessings before bed. Share how your family helped you on your vocational journey? Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/VocationMinistry/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/VocationMinistry/ Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! S...2021-04-0830 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldA priest from Ireland-Fr. Damien QuigleyHow do you support your priest? This episode is dedicated to how you can affirm and support your priest at your parishes. We also have a very special guest Fr. Damien Quigley from Ireland! We will discuss his journey to becoming a priest as he was ordained at age 41. Uplift Your Priest Campaign: https://vocationministry.com/get-in-touch/uplift-your-priest-2/ Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take...2021-03-2534 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldKatie & Mark HartfielIn this episode, we have two very special guests, Katie and Mark Hartfield, who are amazing and filled with the holy spirit. Learn more about their "Franciscan" courtship and how do they keep God in the center of their marriage. You do not want to miss this interview! We also share some tips on how to keep you motivated to live a life of purity with Woman In Love. Subscribe now to never miss our episodes filled with vocation tips, articles, interviews, and so much more! Subscribe/Rate Never miss an e...2021-03-1833 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldReligious Sisters of MercyMeet the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Michigan through Sr. Brigid Mary. She speaks on her experience as a college student and what led her to consider consecrated life. In this episode, you will learn more about religious vows, community, and an incredible story of a saint in the making named Abigail Irigoyen. Visit the RSM website: https://www.rsmofalma.org/ Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and tak...2021-03-1133 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldA Priest is a Soldier for ChristWhy should we say prayers for the priests in our lives? Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests, once said, “After God, the priest is everything." Listen now to this episode with Fr. Victor Perez and Rhonda Gruenewald to be inspired to pray and promote vocations at your parish! Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thank you so mu...2021-03-0434 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldFocus on Your MarriageThis episode is all about focusing on your marriage! We have tips on ways to affirm married couples and an interview with Linda and Chris Padgett, who are popular speakers and authors. They started a non-profit ministry to encourage, equip and empower families and marriages www.catholicfam.org. Want to learn more about what the Catholic Church teaches about marriage? Listen now! Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and tak...2021-02-2534 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldThe Gifts of Religious SistersSubscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thank you so much! Support The Show Please consider supporting the show by donating today. This helps cover our costs and grow the show so that the message can reach as many people as possible. Thanks in advance! (https://vocationministry.com/get-in-touch/donate/) V...2021-02-1830 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda Gruenewald50th Episode! National Marriage WeekOn this 50th episode of Vocations Today, Rhonda’s husband, David, joins the show! Get an inside look into their marriage and how they help each other strive for holiness. Jesse Weiler, our producer, is also joining us to interview David & Rhonda for this very special episode. Learn more about Vocation Ministry at www.vocationministry.com. Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to leave a re...2021-02-1126 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldWorld Day for Consecrated LifeThis episode is dedicated to all of those who said, "Yes" as we celebrate the World Day for Consecrated Life! Please pray for all those who have made commitments in the consecrated life, and be sure to thank them on this special day. We also have a very special guest, Dawn Hausmann who is Director of Consecrated Life for the Diocese of Lansing, Michigan, and a consecrated virgin. Tune in to listen to this ancient and beautiful vocation! Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is...2021-02-0436 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldInspired by Fr. Jonathan MeyerThis is going to be an amazing episode! Fr. Jonathan Meyer, a priest of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, is on fire for our Catholic faith! He is pastor of All Saints parish and coach of the local Catholic high school. His homilies are shared hundreds of times. He is evangelizing with truth, mercy, and, of course, love! Join us! Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to le...2021-01-2829 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldThe Joys of Sisterhood with Sr. BernadetteJoyful sisters! This episode focuses on the joys of Sisterhood. You'll come to love the unique religious community, the Little Sisters Disciples of the Lamb. Find out more about The Little Sisters on the news of the day segment. We also have a very special guest, Sister M. Bernadette Morse, FSGM. She describes her vocation as "wanting that joy, wanting that love, wanting that passion, and wanting that radiance priests and brothers and sisters have." Listen to the rest of the episode to pray and learn more with us. Blessed Mary, pray for us! Subscribe/R...2021-01-2128 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldThe State of VocationsIn this episode, we dive into the numbers. How many Catholics are there? How many priests are there in the Catholic Church? How many women religious are serving still? We discuss this and the State of Priestly Vocations in the United States, where you will find out if your diocese is healthy, maintaining, or in a vocations drought. Did you know that there are 177 dioceses in the United States, and 13 of them are in dire need of vocations? Tune in to find out what you can do to create a culture of vocations at your parish. Get H...2021-01-1416 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldThe Holy Spirit Calls with Sr. Philomena MariaThe Holy Spirit is alive and on the move! He continues to inspire men and women, even during challenging times to say YES to the Lord. You will love Sr. Philomena Marie, a young, newly professed Marian Sister of Santa Rosa! Deep in her heart, she heard the Lord's calling, “Will you be mine?” Get ready to smile! Find out more about the Marian Sisters of Santa Rosa: www.mariansisters.com/ Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will b...2021-01-0733 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldThe Harvest is Plentiful in Catholic EducationHave you ever thought about how much one priest or one sister can affect the lives of their students? Many older Catholics will remember a school full of Sister teachers, but that is not the case today. So what can Catholic schools do to promote vocations, specifically our universal call to holiness? Listen to this amazing interview with Jerry Sanderson, who is the Associate Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois. They are intentional about promoting vocations in this rural diocese. This is our final episode of 2020. We will be taking a f...2020-12-1433 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldReligious Orders-Saving the Church, One Soul at a Time!JOYFUL! That is the one word that describes Sr. Tonia of the Heart of Jesus Borsellino, HMSS!!! You will be wowed by her story and exhuberance! I can't wait for you to find out more about the Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, too! What a blessing they are to the Church! Did you know that Religious Orders are credited with saving the Church over the course of History! Find out why and how they can do so again. Find out more about this great order at https://mercedariansisters.org/ Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Voca...2020-12-0736 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldThe Unexpected Call with Bishop LuciaHow is a Bishop asked to be a Bishop? Find out how Bishop Douglas Lucia was CALLED to shepherd the Diocese of Syracuse, New York. Bishop Lucia is down to earth and shares so much wisdom with us on this episode! You do NOT want to miss this interview! Also, you will hear some good news about good news for ordinations from the Diocese of Guadalajara, Mexico! I love sharing this kind of news! Lastly, Christmas is around the corner!!! Find out 5 great Christmas presents for your priest and more! Join us! Subscribe/Rate Never miss an epis...2020-11-3030 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldA Nun's LifeHow does a young woman become a cloistered nun? What does that journey look like? In this episode, you will hear how Sr. Joseph Marie Nguyen, O.P. was put on a boat in Vietnam to escape religious persecution from communists. The reason she was being sent away her mother said was so that she could keep practicing her faith. Wow! What a mom! What faith! The rest of her testimony is equally as compelling, so make sure to listen in! Dominican Nuns of Menlo Park, California https://www.opnunsmenlo.org/ Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of...2020-11-2328 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldGod Equips the Called with Fr. Jason HageFrom the beginning God has called all sorts of people to follow Him and shepherd His people: the tax collector, the fishermen, and persecuters like Paul. In this episode, we hear about a man who met Pope Benedict XI in a "moment of the Holy Spirit" and then 10 years later became a priest. Then, you will meet Fr. Jason Hage, Vocation Director and pastor of 4 parishes for the Diocese of Syracuse. He said he was not the ideal Catholic growing up, never attending Sunday school and only 2 confirmation classes, but today he loves the priesthood! Lastly, you will hear a tru...2020-11-1633 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldForming a Strong Marriage from the BeginningDid you read about Pope Francis' recommendation to priests about marriage prep? He is right on saying that it must be more than a few meetings at the parish! Right on, Pope Francis! With that advice in mind, I interview Mary Rose and Ryan Verret, Founders of Witness to Love: A Marriage Movement to discuss what needs to happen to start marriage off on the right foot and support them throughout their marriage. Their ministry is impactful! Lastly, I leave you with some inspiration from the married couplese with the greatest combined age in the world! You don't want to mi...2020-11-0932 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldDiscerning the Priesthood with Fr. Chris MartinMore good news! Did you hear about Providence, Rhode Island welcoming their highest number of incoming seminarians in 40 years? This is incredible news! My interview today is with Fr. Chris Martin, a priest out of St. Louis, MO, who shares his testimony and what discerning the priesthood should look like. Lastly, Fr. Bill Peckman wrote a post recently about the priests we should really be annoyed with! Listen in to hear his take on the priests we need in the Church right now! Listen and Share! Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subs...2020-11-0220 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldNational Vocations Awareness Week National Vocation Awareness Week is upon us! In honor of this, you will hear one of the best episodes yet! First, find out about the brand new seminary in the Diocese of Charlotte, NC! Churches are not closing there; they are booming so much that they need a new seminary!! Then, I had the privilege of interviewing one of the most articulate and spiritually mature seminarians I have ever met: James Buttner from Syracuse, NY! You will not want to miss this! Lastly, God made each of us for a very special purpose! Be inspired by the Catholic mom who no...2020-10-2631 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldA Year of Vocations with Fr. Sean Suckiel In this new episode, you will hear from Bishop Samuel Aquila, who shares his experience of ordaining 5 new priests in an empty cathedral! Then, Fr. Sean Suckiel, a priest from the Diocese of Brooklyn, shares some of the fruit of their Year of Vocations. Lastly, let us discuss why Holiness gets a bad rap today? Let us reclaim the goal of Holiness in our lives! Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few...2020-10-1923 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldThe Importance of Mental Health with Dr. Mark Glafke Why have an episode dedicated to mental health? Did you hear about the priest in Missouri who comitted suicide? The ripple effects of one suicide is significant. Unfortunately, the mental health of clergy and seminarians, and Catholics, in general, have not had the attention it needs. Enter Dr. Mark Glafke, a Catholic psychotherapist with Souls and Hearts, who shares about some of the big issues that need to be addressed in a positive way with a Catholic perspective. We end this episode with some good news out of Vietnam! Join us! Find out more about Souls and Hearts Resources Here: htt...2020-10-1236 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldRun, Sister, Run! with Sr. Stephanie BaligaWhat do you do if you daughter wants to enter the convent? You would think that the vast majority of parents would shout for joy, praising God, but while that might be true, many parents have questions and concerns that we tackle today! Also, you will meet Sr. Stephanie Baliga, FE, who is a Franciscan Sister of the Eucharist. In addition to serving the poor in Chicago, she runs marathons! Find out why and so much more! Support Sr. Stephanie's efforts here: https://4agc.com/fundraiser_pages/5e1ebd9e-d594-4bd5-8e32-cd8508ff8ba9...2020-10-0532 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldHow to Have a Strong Marriage with Stephanie & Dan Burke Marriage!!! This vocation has the most people living it out in the world, so here is an episode dedicated on how to have a strong marriage. The advice and love shown between our guests Stephanie and Dan Burke is inspring! Find out why Dan wrote a blog entitled "Why I have the Best Wife in the Known Universe"! Find out more about the work they are doing at https://spiritualdirection.com/ and https://avila-institute.org Also, be one of the 25 married couples that will experience this one in a lifetime Recharged and Renewed Marriage Pilgrimage in the Holy Land. Fr. Pr...2020-09-2800 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldCelebrating Priesthood Sunday with Fr. Brett BrannenOn September 27th, we celebrate Priesthood Sunday! So, with that in mind, this episode shares some great news with you about young men answering the call! Also, you will hear from Fr. Brett Brannen, author of To Save A Thousand Souls, and one of the most inspirational priests I have ever met. Lastly, meet some of the amazing priests from around the country who were nominated as Priesthood Sunday Champions! You will probably see your own priest in these stories of love, compassion, and resilience. Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations T...2020-09-2100 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldChallenges in the Priesthood You priest faces challenges daily. Transfering parishes is difficult for parishioners and priest, so find out how you can affirm you priest when this happens. Speaking of challenges, Covid-19 has been a HUGE challenge for our priests. Meet the fireside priests Fr. Eric Shafer and Fr. Francis de Rosa, who met Covid-19 challenges head on! Finally, you will hear Fr. Jeffrey Starkovich's own words about the daily challenges he is facing as a priest in the Diocese of Lake Charles, LA after Hurrican Laura hit. Connect with the fireside chat priests: Parish website: https://saintselizabethandanthony.com Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/S...2020-09-1400 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldPriests are People tooInternational Buy Your Priest a Beer Day is September 9th! Wait! You didn't know? Find out about this celebration and other ways to affirm your priest. Also, hear an amazing vocation testimony of Fr. Cameron Faller, Vocation Director for the Archdiocese of San Francisco. He shocks us with a story of a sibling vocation, too! Listen in and share! Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few mo...2020-09-0700 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldGet to Know the Dominican Friars Dominicans! I can't wait for you to get to know the Dominican Friars, especially Fr. Benedict Croell, O. P.! Find out what those letters mean behind his name, how this order started, and so much more! Find out more about the Dominican Friars in Washington DC at https://opeast.org/vocations/. To find out more about the Angelicum: https://angelicum.it/ Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to leav...2020-08-3100 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldThe Call to Being a SisterWhat is convent life like? What do the sisters do all day? Hear the answers from Sr. Philomena Marie, MSSR. She is a newly professed sister with this fairly new community in Santa Rosa, California. She shares her vocation testimony that is filled with the Holy Spirit! Want to be inspired today? Listen to this interview! Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to leave a...2020-08-2400 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldHow to Cultivate Vocations Among Altar ServersDid you know that 78% of the newly ordained were altar servers? A good hierarchical program will help servers to seek holiness while serving more reverently, too. Fr. Preston Quintela shares about a program that he implemented at his parish that produced such beautiful fruit. Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thank you so much! ...2020-08-1700 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldOvercoming Financial Obstacles for Discerners with Mary RadfordDid you know that one in three discerners seeking to enter religious life carries student debt, which most of the time precludes them from entering a convent or monestary? What can be done about this? Find out in this episode about two programs that are geared toward helping discerners with their student debt. A huge thank you to Mary Radford of the Fund for Vocations for joining us! Find out more at www.fundforvocations.org Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful t...2020-08-1000 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldSeedbed of VocationsPope St. John Paul II called the family the Seedbed of Vocations. Why? How as parents can we influence our child's vocation in a positive way? In this episode we hear from Leticia Ramirez about how her family fostered each child's vocation leading to one becoming a priest and another in seminary. Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to leave a review in your po...2020-08-0300 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldPromoting Vocations to the Youth"What do you want to do with your life?" That is one of the most asked questions of young people in our society. Find out how we can better lead our children to God's call in their lives in this amazing interview with Matt Regitz, youth minister at Prince of Peace Catholic Community in Houston, TX. This parish has been intentionally promoting vocations for about 10 years and has had many "Yeses" to the priesthood and religious life. This is a conversation not to be missed! Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations T...2020-07-2700 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldMarriage Is a VocationWhy is it that the vocation that is discerned the most is the last one thought of when asked, "What is a vocation?" We need holy marriages or at least marriages striving for holiness. Today you are going to meet Liv and Nathan Harrison who will share with us the beauty of the vocation of marriage. Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to leave a...2020-07-2000 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldReligious Brothers - Still a Call What?!? You did not realize that we still have religious brothers serving our Church? Today you will meet Brother Bryan Poulin, a Marist Brother has the most unusual vocation testimony and find out more about this amazing vocation of service! You will be glad you tuned in! Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thank you so much! Su...2020-07-1300 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldWhat's in the water in Louisiana? Why does Fr. Casey Cole, OFM say that he does not want more priests? His answser is a must listen!! We need all Catholics to understand the type of priests we need in the Church. I can't wait for you to hear from Fr. Jeffrey Starkovich, Vocation Director for the Diocese of Lake Charles, Louisiana, which as a state has 3 of the top dioceses for vocations right now! Is there something in their water?!? Finally, listen to some fabulous tips to finding God's will in your life, no matter the vocation you seek or decision you make, these ideas will he...2020-07-0600 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldWhat is Consecrated Life?Consecrated Life can take many forms, so let's discover more about these beautiful paths to holiness and also hear a fascinating interview with Adrienne Knowles; Vocation Director & consecrated woman of Regnum Christi. Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thank you so much! Support The Show Please consider supporting the show by...2020-06-2900 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldEvangelization & VocationsEvangelization and Vocations: Two Sides of the Same Coin! Jesus said, "The Harvest is Abundant but the Laborers are Few!" Find out how the laity help evangelize and call forth more laborers. Also, meet Fr. Edward Hopkins, LC and hear his amazing vocation story! Lastly, find out how you can encourage vocations in your family. Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to leave a re...2020-06-2200 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldPerseveranceRhonda shares about the importance of perseverance in this episode with great examples of the "Mother Teresa of Pakistan" and a conversation with Fr. Jon Schnobrich, the Vocations Director in the most unchurched state in America. Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thank you so much! Support The Show Please con...2020-06-1500 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldAll about Seminary and Seminarians! Seminaries in the United States have changed dramatically over the last few decades. Find out how and hear from seminarian Alan Bridges, from the Archdiocese of Newark, NJ, about his journey to seminary and much more. This is an episode not to be missed! Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thank you so much! Support The Sho...2020-06-0800 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldVocations in the Hispanic Community with Leticia RamirezWhat is the vocations reality on the ground for Hispanic Catholics and Priests? We explore the stats of the newly ordained and speak with Leticia Ramirez, who works with Vocation Ministry giving workshops in Spanish. She is also the mother of two sons, a priest and seminarian, and the sister of a bishop. You won't want to miss this conversation! Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments t...2020-06-0100 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldPrograms That Produce Vocations with Fr. Keith RomkeAlmost 1,000 Focus alumni have chosen to be a priest or consecrated religious! Tune in to find out how this phenomenon happens. You will also meet Fr. Keith Romke, arguably one of the most dynamic priests in the country and hear about his ministry as vocations director. As a bonus, we will explore how ONE priest can make a major difference in the world. Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know wi...2020-05-2500 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldMother Angelica's ImpactHow did Mother Angelica impact the creation of Vocation Ministry? In this episode, you will find out more about one of the most zealous evangelists of our time and how her life critically influenced Rhonda's work of vocations. As a bonus, you will find out about 3 monasteries that are growing in the United States, and a saint for vocations that everyone should know about. Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and t...2020-05-1800 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldA Vocation-Producing ParishEncouragement is key to young men entering seminary. In this episode, find out more about our newly ordained priests and what one vocation-producing parish does to foster vocations in a conversion with Sarah Haywood about the great success they've had at their parish. Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thank you so much! S...2020-05-1100 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldDiscerning Religious LifeThis week features the wonderful Sr. Elizabeth Therese O.C.D. for a conversation on how she found her call to religious life and advice for young women who are discerning. Rhonda also shares about a certain religious sister's smile that impacted the world and insight on how to relight the fire for vocations to religious life. Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to leave a r...2020-05-0400 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldWorld Day of Prayer for VocationsMay 3rd is World Day of Prayer for Vocations, so let's discuss how prayer for vocations makes a difference in the Church! Find out how a 1/3 of town in Italy became priests and religious! Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thank you so much! Support The Show Please consider supporting the show by...2020-04-2700 min

Your Catholic Life with Jon LeonettiCatholic author Rhonda Gruenewald on "Vocation Ministry" and her quest to uplift God's priestsCatholic author Rhonda Gruenewald on "Vocation Ministry" and her quest to uplift God's priests by Jon Leonetti 2020-04-2100 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldWhy You Should Pray For Your PriestShould you pray for your priest each day? Heck YES! Learn how you can organize prayer for your priest in your parish that will uplift your priest in his ministry! Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thank you so much! Support The Show Please consider supporting the show by donating today. This he...2020-04-2000 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldHow to Interact with Youth about DiscernmentWhat happens when seminarians leave seminary? How do you speak with young people about discerning a call to the priesthood or consecrated life? Find out this and more on today's episode! Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thank you so much! Support The Show Please consider supporting the show by donating today. Th...2020-04-1300 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldTrusting in the Holy SpiritFind out about a new book you need to read entitled "The Priests We Need to Save the Church"! You will also hear about the benefits of relying on the Holy Spirit each day. Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thank you so much! Support The Show Please consider supporting the show by donating t...2020-04-0600 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldWhat is Consecrated Life?What is consecrated life? What is the difference between a Sister and a Nun? Find out all the details in regards to their formation, the vows they take, & to how they live. Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thank you so much! Support The Show Please consider supporting the show by...2020-03-3000 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldBONUS-Creative Shepherding During PandemicDuring these times of trials, find out how some priests are coming up with creative ways to help their flock remain connected with the Church and their faith. Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thank you so much! Support The Show Please consider supporting the show by donating today. This helps cover ou...2020-03-2500 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldPriests as Friends with Fr. Preston QuintelaPriests need Friends! They need authentic friends who will lift them up and pray for them! Hear from my amazing friend and priest Fr. Preston Quintela, who shares his unlikely vocations story of football coach to seminary! All music used on the show is by Rita West. (https://www.ritawest.com) Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to leave a rev...2020-03-2300 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldSaints for VocationsIn this episode, Rhonda shares the five signs of a priestly vocation and about St. Alphonsus Liguori, the patron saint of vocations! All music used on the show is by Rita West. (https://www.ritawest.com) Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thank you so much! Support The Show...2020-03-1600 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldWhy Promote Vocations at the ParishIn this episode, you will hear about a Capuchin Brother who wins the Great American Baking Show and find out why vocations to the priesthood, consecrated life, and marriage should be promoted at every parish! All music used on the show is by Rita West. (https://www.ritawest.com) Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to leave a review in you...2020-03-0900 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldThe State of Vocations in the USHow does the US rank for vocations in the world? Is your Diocese healthy or in a vocation drought? Find out more about the State of Priestly Vocations in the United States in this episode. All music used on the show is by Rita West. (https://www.ritawest.com) Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to leave a review in you...2020-03-0200 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldIntroduction to Vocation MinistryWelcome to Vocations Today with Rhonda Gruenewald! This is a weekly podcast from Vocation Ministry about vocations to the priesthood, consecrated life, and marriage. You will hear uplifting news stories, great interviews with sisters, brothers, and priests, and tips to promoting vocations in your family and parish! This week, Rhonda introduces herself by sharing her conversion story and how that led to her work in vocations. She explains how Vocation Ministry started and how the podcast can help your community flourish with holy vocations. All music used on the show is b...2020-02-2400 min

Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldWelcome to Vocations Today with Rhonda GruenewaldWelcome to Vocations Today with Rhonda Gruenewald! This is a weekly podcast from Vocation Ministry about vocations to the priesthood, consecrated life, and marriage. You will hear uplifting news stories, great interviews with sisters, brothers, and priests, and tips to promoting vocations in your family and parish! Subscribe Today! Never miss an episode of Vocations Today! Subscribe now! Also, it is super helpful to share this podcast with someone you know will benefit from it and take a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thank you so m...2020-02-0400 min

RED-C Roundup142 Rhonda Gruenewald: How to Increase VocationsOn Wednesday November 6, host Deacon Mike Beauvais spoke with Rhonda Gruenewald about how to increase vocations. In the first part of the show, Deacon Mike taught about St. Charles Borromeo and you can learn more about him here. In the second part of the show, Deacon Mike talked with Rhonda Gruenewald, founder of Vocation Ministry, a non-profit established for the purpose of training both priests and laity on how to create a culture of vocations at their parishes. Rhonda is also the author of Hundredfold: A Guide to Parish Vocation Ministry, and a convert to the Catholic Faith! To hear...2019-11-2257 min $EFHQ Coach\'s Corner$ EFHQ Coach's CornerThunder & Lightning Coaches Corner Dinner With The Gruenewalds Ep. 22Coach Brayden Gruenewald did so well and worked so hard this summer that we had to go and interview the whole Gruenewald Clan! Rhonda and Trevor Gruenewald raised a great family in Southlake Texas and were able to send them all to college to play Division 1 Sports. If you want to know the plan behind having a successful family, here is the blue print! Enjoy Episode 6 of the Thunder & Lightning Show, Dinner With The Gruenewalds! #TNLShow 2018-09-1328 min

Power & WitnessPower & Witness | Guest: Rhonda Gruenwald | 4/16/15Rhonda Gruenewald is a full-time wife and mother of two teenagers and a convert to the faith. She is the president and founder of Vocation Ministry in the Archdiocese of Galveston–Houston and the author of Hundredfold: A Guide to Parish Vocation Ministry. Creating opportunities for the Holy Spirit to reach the hearts of the discerners is integral to this process and one of the overarching purposes of a Vocation Ministry. The ministry helps families understand the value and importance of vocations, ensuring a future generation of priests, nuns, sisters, brothers, and others who dedicate their lives to Christ.2017-05-1031 min

Answering the Call Archives - Mater Dei RadioEpisode 47: Rhonda Gruenewald author of Hundredfold Part 2The post Episode 47: Rhonda Gruenewald author of Hundredfold Part 2 appeared first on Mater Dei Radio.2016-06-0800 min

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