VOCATION DISCERNMENT

A FEW TIPS TO DISCERN ONE’S VOCATION?

1. Pray - Sit in silence. Reach out with your thoughts and be open to God’s gentle voice. Do you hear His call? Do you feel a yearning to be part of His plan and to do His will?
2. Self Reflection - Ask yourself questions. How strong is your Catholic faith? Do you feel the need to help others? Do you feel physically and mentally prepared for the rigors of religious life? Do you relate well with others, especially those from other cultures?
3. Think of Your Talents and Skills: - Can they benefit others? Can they address needs in the Catholic Church? By sharing them with others, can you do your part to make the lives of God’s children a little bit better?
4. Talk with People You Trust
   Sometimes God talks to us through our friends and family members. How often have you talked with someone and they offer a thought or insight that never occurred to you before?
5. Seek Spiritual Direction: Seek spiritual direction from someone who is qualified, such as a priest, brother or sister, to help you on your spiritual journey exploring God’s presence in your life.
6. Discernment:It is a life-long process, one of constant and consistent connection with our Lord. It is a personal and spiritual journey on a path with many twists and turns. Through thoughtful prayer, a dedicated spiritual life and trust in God, discernment helps guide us in the right direction, to discover and respond to God’s will.

DO YOU FEEL A CALL WITHIN TO BECOME RELIGIOUS AND PRIESTS?

If so, become a FRANSALIAN and realize God’s will in your life.