Author: Fr. Brett A Brannen
To Save a Thousand Souls: A Guide for Discerning a Vocation to Diocesan Priesthood is the definitive guide for men considering the priesthood. Using powerful and entertaining stories, the book explains in down-to-earth language how to carefully discover God’s call.
To Save a Thousand Souls has been bulk-ordered by over 100 U.S. dioceses, and has become the standard “catechism for discernment” throughout the country. It has been translated into Spanish and Romanian, and re-printed in Mexico, Europe, and Asia.
Readers are enthusiastic in their praise for To Save a Thousand Souls, saying it is easy to read and answers almost all their questions about discerning their vocation. Many young men who have read the book have gone on to enter seminary.
“I cannot recommend this book highly enough! If you are a woman in the throes of discernment, let Sister Clare put your fears to rest. These anointed words will gently point you toward the Father’s will.”
- Fr. Brett Brannen, Author of To Save a Thousand Souls
As the Vocation Director for the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal, Sister Clare Matthiass has worked with hundreds of young women who felt called to religious life. Discerning Religious Life distills her wisdom into clear advice, especially for women who are struggling to discover their vocations.
Filled with humorous anecdotes and poignant stories of her 20 years as a sister, Discerning Religious Life is easy to read, and contains rock-solid guidance based on the wisdom of the saints. The entire point of the book, as Sr. Clare says, “is to move from discernment to decision.”
200pp – Foreword by Cardinal Timothy Dolan
"If God calls you to live out this love; if this is how He has created your heart, be not afraid to “give God permission.” Love with freedom, joy, and reckless abandon." -Mother Agnes Mary, S.V., Superior General of the Sisters of Life
By popular demand comes a beautiful new book written by the Sisters themselves providing a much-needed inside view to vocation discernment entitled And Mary’s ‘Yes’ Continues. It finally fulfills a longing by many hearts for an intimate resource and generous sharing of the journey into a beautiful vocation. Recognizing a need to provide discerning individuals, families and loved ones accompaniment along the special call to religious life, under the direction of Sr. Joseph Andrew, Co-foundress and Vocations Director, the Sisters created and now offer And Mary’s ‘Yes’ Continues.