"You are the Light of the World"

“You are the light of the world….[Y]our light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father” (Mt 5: 13-16). 

When do you feel as though you are most readied to glorify your heavenly Father? When does your light seem to shine most brightly? When do you seem to be doing the most good of which you are capable of accomplishing?In which environment? In which situations? In which of life's vocations, do you believe you will let your light shine most brightly? What do you need for that to happen?

The honest answer to those questions will reveal the vocation to which God is calling you. Do you do the most good when you are supported by another person who cares deeply for you and wants to be your partner for life? That may indicate a call to the married state.  Does the light of who you are shine most brightly when you are giving yourself to others in ministry, in service to the needy and forgotten of society; when you take the lead in those kinds of ministries, unimpeded by another other responsibilities? If so, possibly you are being called to consecrate your life to the Lord as a woman/man religious and use all of your talent in carrying out the mission of the Church in a religious community. Are you most yourself and most generous, loving, caring, compassionate person you are your own, devoting your energy and talent in becoming your best self in a chosen career with no interest in marriage or religious life or priesthood? Perhaps that means you are called to the single vocation.