Project Gutenberg 2010-02-17 Public domain in the USA. 244 Downing, Dennis J. Downing, Dennis Joseph Vocations Explained: Matrimony, Virginity, the Religious State and the Priesthood Abridgement of "Questions on Vocations" by Dennis J. Downing. Produced by Michael Gray "Vocations Explained: Matrimony, Virginity, the Religious State and the Priesthood" by a Vincentian Father is a religious catechism published in the late 19th century. The book provides a comprehensive look into the various vocations that individuals may pursue, asserting that everyone has a specific vocation from God. It addresses the importance and necessity of following one's divine calling in life, specifically highlighting the states of matrimony, virginity, the religious state, and the priesthood. The text delves deeply into each vocation, presenting theological arguments, scriptural references, and teachings from Church authorities to substantiate the claims made. It discusses matrimony as a sacred calling, the merits of the state of virginity, and the profound commitments required in the religious life. The book emphasizes the significance of discernment in understanding one's vocation, urging prayer, humility, and guidance from spiritual leaders. Additionally, it explores the responsibilities of parents in recognizing and fostering religious vocations in their children. Overall, the book serves as both a guide and an encouragement for individuals seeking clarity and purpose in their spiritual lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Vocation (in religious orders, congregations, etc.) Vocation, Ecclesiastical BX Text Browsing: Philosophy & Ethics Browsing: Psychiatry/Psychology Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal Category: Religion/Spirituality Category: Parenthood & Family Relations 101281 2025-06-13T03:58:33.283698 text/html 94095 2021-01-06T04:39:18 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 34316 2021-01-06T04:39:18 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 145494 2025-06-13T03:58:40.599131 application/epub+zip 144996 2025-06-13T03:58:37.323126 application/epub+zip 96241 2025-06-13T03:58:35.911158 application/epub+zip 398866 2025-06-13T03:58:43.010113 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 376388 2025-06-13T03:58:39.688151 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 219232 2022-09-14T11:16:37.359078 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 87876 2025-06-13T03:58:32.864696 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 87695 2021-01-06T04:39:18 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 31849 2021-01-06T04:39:18 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 87686 2021-01-06T04:39:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 31826 2021-01-06T04:39:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20446 2025-06-13T03:58:43.147097 application/rdf+xml 26903 2025-06-13T03:58:36.500129 image/jpeg 4787 2025-06-13T03:58:36.209135 image/jpeg 143941 2025-06-13T03:58:33.302676 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog