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vocation

noun/voʊˈkeɪʃən/

What It Means

A divine calling to establish one's lifestyle.

An occupation for which a person is suited, trained or qualified.

The Catholic Church supports and teaches us that there are three vocations: the single life, married life, and the religious life or priesthood.

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Did You Know?

From Middle English vocacioun, from Old French vocation, from Latin vocātiō.

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