God Calls is a mobile app for Apple and Android users that helps people, especially young adults, listen to God in their daily lives. The app provides users with daily Biblical readings, proposes questions for reflection, and shares inspirational stories about the lives of the saints. The app also provides information about other Catholic organizations as well as local discernment events for those considering their vocation.
God Calls
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Office/person in charge:Sr. Elaine Penrice fsp - National Office for Vocation
Address:
Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales 39 Eccleston Square, London. SW1V 1BX
Email address:
enquiries@ukvocation.org
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What is it?
What is this initiative about?God Calls is a mobile app for Apple and Android users that helps people, especially young adults, listen to God in their daily lives. The app provides users with daily Biblical readings, proposes questions for reflection, and shares inspirational stories about the lives of the saints. The app also provides information about other Catholic organizations as well as local discernment events for those considering their vocation.
How does it help?
In what way does this initiative enhance the formation of the laity?It helps people because it is daily reminder of the importance of building a relationship with God through prayer and contemplation.
Why is it important?
Why is this initiative important for the training and advancement of the laity in your country?God Calls is important because it encourages young adults to reflect on their faith and make this reflection accesible and a part of their everyday life.
How did it start
How was this initiative developed?It was a resource project of the National Office for Vocation of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales.
Benefits
Does it benefit the laity on a national or local level?The God Calls app helps discerners reflect on scripture, journal, learn and pray, as well as allows them to feel a part of a wider Catholic community and offers them opportunities to come together with like-minded peers to build friendships and supportive communities.
Means and funding
Who funds the initiative? What is needed to launch this initiative?The app was funded mostly by private donations. The app can be modified to suit other countries and the developer is willing to work with other ecclesial institutions in order for this to be made available to as many people as possible.
Learn more
Where can people learn more about this initiative?Contact the National Office for Vocation at enquiries@ukvocation.org
Countries involved
Does this initiative exist in other countries?