On the Son Rise Morning Show, Father Frank Donio, SAC, of the Catholic Apostolate Center, reflects on celebrating 40 years as a Pallottine and the vocation that has shaped his life and ministry.

Father Donio shares how his devotion to St. Vincent Pallotti, his confirmation patron, began at an early age and eventually led him to religious life. He explains the difference between a Society of Apostolic Life and a religious order that takes vows, as well as the six promises Pallottines make: chastity, poverty, obedience, a spirit of service, sharing of resources, and perseverance.

He also discusses how these promises help Pallottines live the evangelical counsels and follow Christ more closely. Looking back on four decades of ministry, Father Donio explains how learning to stop making his own plans allowed him to become more attentive to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Finally, Father Donio offers advice to young men discerning a vocation to the priesthood or religious life. Rather than focusing only on external factors, he encourages them to ask an important question: Does this charism and spirituality draw me deeper into Christ and inspire me to serve the Church more fully?

A powerful conversation about vocation, religious consecration, discernment, perseverance, and trusting God with the direction of your life.

On the Son Rise Morning Show, Father Frank Donio, SAC, of the Catholic Apostolate Center, reflects on celebrating 40 years as a Pallottine and the vocation that has shaped his life and ministry.
Father Donio shares how his devotion to St. Vincent Pallotti, his confirmation patron, began at an early age and eventually led him to religious life. He explains the difference between a Society of Apostolic Life and a religious order that takes vows, as well as the six promises Pallottines make: chastity, poverty, obedience, a spirit of service, sharing of resources, and perseverance.
He also discusses how these promises help Pallottines live the evangelical counsels and follow Christ more closely. Looking back on four decades of ministry, Father Donio explains how learning to stop making his own plans allowed him to become more attentive to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Finally, Father Donio offers advice to young men discerning a vocation to the priesthood or religious life. Rather than focusing only on external factors, he encourages them to ask an important question: Does this charism and spirituality draw me deeper into Christ and inspire me to serve the Church more fully?
A powerful conversation about vocation, religious consecration, discernment, perseverance, and trusting God with the direction of your life.

Son Rise Morning Show The Son Rise Morning Show with Anna Mitchell and Matt Swaim is fast-paced, motivating and informational – always from the Catholic perspective. You’ll hear news, engaging interviews, prayer and more each weekday morning from 6am-8am ET. 

Son Rise Morning Show The Son Rise Morning Show with Anna Mitchell and Matt Swaim is fast-paced, motivating and informational – always from the Catholic perspective. You’ll hear news, engaging interviews, prayer and more each weekday morning from 6am-8am ET. <a href="https://www.ewtn.com/radio/podcasts/son-rise-morning-show-~NZ"></a>