Discernment: Are you
wondering which vocation in life is
right for you? Are you
considering religious life or priesthood, marriage or the single lifestyle?
You might begin by asking yourself: why do I want to become
a Sister? A priest? A married man/woman?
Why do I want to remain single. List all
the reasons that come to your mind!
Which are rational? Which make sense?
Do any of the reasons that surface indicate inappropriate rationale or motivations
that need to be questioned?
Secondly, I suggest that you look at activities that bring
you life, joy, excitement, passion, holiness (wholeness of mind, body and
spirit)—list all of those activities.
Then ask yourself: In which way
of life—religious life, priesthood, marriage or the single lifestyle—would I
most likely be able to give expression to that about which I am passionate, that
which brings me deep joy? Why do you
think one way of life over another would be better for you to bring to live
your passion—list the reasons. Then examine yourself: Do you
hear yourself saying: “Yes, that is right for me.” “Yes, I think I will be able to realize my greatness (in God’s
sight) in that way of life.” “By
becoming (a priest, a Sister, a married person) or by remaining single, I
believe that I will become my best self.”
Thirdly, go into
prayer, into a place of solitude, and share all of the above with God. Then, stop and listen! What do you hear God
saying to you in the depth of your being? Is God agreeing with you? Or does God seem to
have plans different from your own? Write down what you hear God saying to you
about what you shared with God!
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