Are You Called?  Steps for Discernment

"I Have Called You Each By Name."

  • Speak with your Pastor or find a spiritual director - somebody you can be open with - who can help you to develop your relationship with God and to know yourself better.
  • Be Quiet in order to hear the Lord's voice calling. Take time to pray and meditate in silence about your vocation, especially in front of the Blessed Sacrament.
  • Speak with your Pastor or find a spiritual director - somebody you can be open with - who can help you to develop your relationship with God and to know yourself better.
  • Ask a priest, brother or sister how they discerned their calling.
  • Read up on religious and priestly life, especially people like St. Marguerite D’Yourville, St. Francis of Francis of Assisi, and St. Anthony Mary Zaccharia., and St. Anthony Mary Zaccharia.
  • Look at a good periodical on vocations or do an internet search, write to the communities that interest you and visit the ones you feel called to.
  • Build a relationship with the community where you have a sense of coming home. Get involved in its summer or monthly programs.
  • Receive Holy Communion as often as possible.
  • Wait for the Lord. Discerning your vocation is a process. God's timing is always perfect - but seldom seems soon enough!

                                                                               
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