The Canons Regular of St. John Cantius
“Oh, God, to know you is life.
To serve You is freedom.
To praise You is the soul’s
joy and delight.”
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–St. Augustine
Are you called to a vocation with
the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius?
Some questions for Reflection:
​• Do you desire to grow in holiness?
​• Are you attracted to a life of prayer?
​• Do you wish to live for the common good over your own interests?
​• Do you feel ready to lay aside your life to follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ?
Guidance from Scripture*
Old Testament
​• Gen 12:1-4
​• Ex3:10-12, 4:1, 10-12
​• 1 Sam 3:1-10
​• Am 7:14-15
​• Is 6:8
​• Jer 1:4-8
​• Ez 3:1-4
​• 1 King 10
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New Testament
​• Lk 6:12-15
​• Lk 4:1-13
​• Mk 3:13-15
​• Lk 10:38-42
​• Lk 18:15-30
​• Lk 12:22-31
​• Lk 9:57-62
​• Phil 1:9-10
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​• Mt 16:25-28
​• Rom 8:26-31
​• Mt 22:1-14
Suggested Reading
​• Vita Consecrata, Pope John Paul II
​• The Meaning of Vocation, Pope John Paul II
​• Come & See by Fr. John Hardon
​• The Catechism of the Catholic Church
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*Original list of scriptures and readings from franciscanfriars.com