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Ben Bocker, S.J, Joe Hoover, S.J., and Paddy Gilger, S.J., are young Jesuits in studies. Ben is pursing a degree in Evironmental Preservation at Washington University in St. Louis. Joe Hoover and Paddy Gilger will teach at Red Cloud Indian School in the Fall of 2007.

For over 450 years Jesuit priests and brothers have lived an amazing story of serving the Church in new and unexpected ways. We are still men on the move, ready to change place, occupation, method--whatever will advance our mission in the Church. We are expected to do anything or go anywhere to teach Jesus Christ and preach his Good News.

Today that “we” has expanded to include men and women who share this vision of service to faith and to the justice that faith demands. Together Jesuits and lay partners place ourselves in the presence of the God who created all people and ask ourselves the questions that St. Ignatius suggested to his first companions during the period of prayer that led to their permanent companionship:

What have I done for Christ?

What am I doing for Christ?

What will I do for Christ?

Tom Lawler, S.J.

Vocation Director

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As Vocation Director for the Jesuits of the upper Midwest states (we call the region the Wisconsin Province), my ministry is to assist young men in listening and responding to the call of the Lord to serve the Church “for the greater glory of God” in the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits).

I feel blessed to meet so many gifted and faith-filled young people who seek a deeper and more meaningful relationship with Christ. Through prayer and conversation, we explore the possibility of a life of committed service as a Jesuit priest or brother.

If you are interested in learning more about the Jesuits, or feel a call from the Lord to investigate this pathway for your own life, please feel free to contact me.

Fr. Tom Lawler, S.J.
P.O. Box 080288
3400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53208-0288

Suscipe — St. Ignatius

Receive, O Lord, all my liberty. Take my memory, my understanding, and my entire will. Whatsoever I have or possess Thou hast bestowed upon me; I give it all back to Thee and surrender it wholly to be governed by Thy Will. Give me love for Thee alone along with Thy grace, and I am rich enough and ask for nothing more.