Discernment

What is Discernment?

What is Discernment?

WHAT IS DISCERNMENT?  A vocation is a profound commitment to follow God's call, and it requires thoughtful effort and care to understand that calling. This careful process of discovering God's will is known as vocational discernment. Proper discernment involves...

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Seven Stages of a Diligent Discernment

Seven Stages of a Diligent Discernment

Please keep in mind that every vocation is a mystery, and thus every man passes through these stages differently on the way to priesthood. Some will pass through the first few stages only to discern that God is not calling them to priesthood. Others will keep going...

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Six Ways to Discern Your Vocation

Six Ways to Discern Your Vocation

How can I know God’s plan for my life? Follow these recommendations, and God will help you to understand what He is calling you to do with your life! 1. Prayer Prayer is a conversation with God—not just saying prayers, but speaking to the Lord from your heart. Every...

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Scriptures for Discernment

Scriptures for Discernment

Discipleship: Call and Response Old Testament Gen 12:1-9 The Call of Abram: Leave your country and family to come Gen 22:1-19 Faith to obey God: Abraham is commanded to offer Isaac Gen 37-50 God orchestrates our lives to bring us to our vocation: The Story of Joseph...

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Recommended Reading

Recommended Reading

"America's preeminent writer on Ignatian spiritual direction and discernment." --Harvey. D. Egan, S.J.Over 3000+ podcast episodes available for free download: Spiritual Formation, Sacred Scripture Studies, Prayers, Novenas, Devotionals, Church History & Apologetic,...

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Prayers for Vocations

Prayers for Vocations

Download printable prayer cards: English Prayer Card: Download Here | Spanish Prayer Card: Download HereDownload printable prayer cards: Holy Rosary English and Spanish: Download HerePrayer to Know My Vocation (prayer from Vianney Vocations) Lord, I want to be happy...

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