The Vocations Office of the Miami Archdiocese is launching a campaign to encourage people to pray one Hail Mary per day for those who pursue the vocations.

“We know that there is a need for men and women to answer the Lord’s call,” Matthew Gomez, a priest in the archdiocese, said in a release. “So, we take Jesus’ advice: 'Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.’ What better way to ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers than by asking his mother?”

Gomez, the director of vocations for the Miami Archdiocese, said the campaign involves encouraging people to recite one Hail Mary every day for vocations. Gomez believes that this is a powerful way to request the master of the harvest to send out laborers, as Jesus advised. To support this initiative, prayer cards are now available at the Vocations Office, according to the Archdiocese of Miami’s release.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, also known as "Good Shepherd Sunday," in liturgical circles. It is generally celebrated on the third or fourth Sunday of Easter. The day presents the Church with a chance to openly pray and inspire individuals to explore various vocations, the National Religious Vocation Conference said.

One of the go-to readings during Good Shepherd Sunday Masses comes from John 10, the famous “Good Shepherd discourse,” in which Jesus proclaims, “I am the good shepherd."

Numerous religious organizations conduct events aimed at promoting and praying for vocations, the National Religious Vocation Conference added. Participation in parish activities often precedes the final vows of a significant number of individuals, emphasizing the value of involvement in such events. Those interested in pursuing vocations can request opportunities to speak, distribute materials and engage in discussions about them by approaching their respective parishes.