Pope Francis' Speech on the Vocation and how they could be practice by Priests, Religious and Seminarians

Abstract

This qualitative research aimed to study 1) Pope Francis' speech on the vocation of priests, religions, and seminarians; There were 14 experts in the study according to the research objective number 2. The research instruments were group discussion issues. Content analysis was used to analyze data obtained from group discussions.
The results of this research revealed:
1. From 2015 to 2021, Pope Francis delivered speeches, sermons and messages. It shows His purpose about the vocation of priests, religions, and seminarians grouped into 5 main themes: 1) Spiritual life and meditation, 2) Vocational contemplation, 3) Pastoral care, 4) Common life together in unity, and 5) Continuous repentance. 2. Qualified group, there is a consensus that priests religions and seminarians can apply the following words of Pope Francis to their lives:
1. Spirituality and Prayer. Priests, religions, and seminarians should have time for personal prayer, daily prayer and observance of the Eucharist, and collective prayer, and they should encourage others to pray and live a life in communion with God that leads to intimacy with others. There is a long period of mental recovery. Always have faith in Mary through prayer and recitation of the Rosary and imitating Mary's life in devotion to God.
2. Vocational contemplation. Priests, religions, and seminarians should always have vocational contemplation. Realize that vocation is a gift from God. It is seeking the will of God. Everyone, as a gift to each other, complements each other. Thank God and appreciate the vocation. Make vocational reflection a life, not a duty. Overcome problems formed through meeting with God and contemplating life. Accept the affliction of your troubles, bear the cross.
3. Pastoral care. Priests, religions, and seminarians should leave themselves to do pastoral work and proclaim the good news with God and with His people. Learn to enter the culture of the community in terms of language, culture, and well-being, both with friends, brothers and sisters of different beliefs and Christians too by looking at the examples of the early missionaries and being a pastor with a strong spiritual life. In addition, priests must be careful about self-locking. They must seek a pastoral approach that is consistent with the times and encourage more laymen to participate in pastoral work.
4. Living Together and Unity. Priests, religions, and seminarians should give importance to group life. There is a common life and unity in the community. Create a good group life and live together with respect and honor. Be polite, humble, admonish, and understand each other. Respect differences. Oneness with God and other Bishops, priests and religions, including Christians, especially with marginalized people, poor people, and sinners. Train yourself to be modest, simple, gentle and respectful of each other's dignity. This is a way that leads to oneness with others.
5. Continuous Repentance. Priests, religions, and seminarians should have continuous repentance. Always train yourself. Honestly examine your conscience every day of your life. Admit your mistakes and find ways to improve and have a spiritual father, a spiritual counselor to help and guide the spiritual life. This includes accepting weakness, fault and admonition from adults and people around you, including always receiving the sacrament of forgiveness.