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Find out more about different vocations: Priesthood Prayer for Discernment My Lord God, I have no idea where I am
going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where
it will end. Nor do I really know myself. And the fact that I think I am
following Your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I
believe that the desire to please You does in fact please You. And I hope
that I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never
do anything apart from that desire. And I know that if I do this, You will
lead me by the right road. Though all may seem to be lost and in the
shadow of death, I will not fear, for You are ever with me, and You will
never leave me to face my perils alone. |
Vocations The term vocation comes from the Latin word vocare meaning "to call". Through our baptism, we are each called by God to do something great for Him. It doesn't just mean becoming a priest or religious (e.g. monk or nun), although God is certainly still calling young men and women to this lifestyle commitment. It could mean you are called to be a witness for Him in your secular job. It could mean you are called to become a professional lay minister in His Church. You could be called to marriage or to live a single life. Whatever God is calling you to, He will equip you for it and it will be something that most deeply meets your innermost passions and the world's greatest needs. How do I find my vocation? Finding your vocation isn't like choosing a major or a job. You may not get a voice in the night like Samuel or get knocked off a horse like St. Paul. Vocation comes from spending consistent time with God in prayer and reflecting on how He has led you throughout your life, what gifts He has given you, what motivates and energizes you, how others see you, what calls you out of yourself to give to others. Following are some suggestions to help you in this process:
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We're talking deep, honest, sometimes gut-wrenching prayer! Ask God to
guide your desires and your paths as you seek to do His will for your
life. Take time to listen to how He may speak back to you, whether through
Scripture, nature, music, other people, or a way that is unique to you.
Remember that God knows your heart and He is the one who calls you first!