Hearing the call: Ask
Have you ever thought about turning that question over to God? Guaranteed He has an answer. He’s probably been trying to drop hints for a while now.
Think about these questions:
† What kinds of gifts has he given you? † What makes you genuinely happy? † When do you find yourself most content? † Do you like helping others? † Do you wonder what there is to life beyond having the latest mobile phone and all-you-can-get MP3s? † Do you wonder if a big salary will actually be enough or if riches await you beyond the monetary and material?
|  |
Hearing the call: Listen
 | Discernment means “to take a hard look” at your options. How
are you going to seek your destiny? What should you notice? Take note
if you feel restless with the options that don’t measure up to the
passion in your heart. Take note of the feeling that you have been given
dreams bigger than any corporation can imagine. Take note of the suspicion
that there is something that you are being called to do for God. It was
Jesus who said, “You have not chosen me. I have chosen you.”
Take note if other people see priestly qualities in you, and invite you
to be their priest. Many decisions in life are not crystal clear. Sometimes our “call” does not come to us through thunder and lightning. Rather, discernment is often a matter of becoming aware of something that is already there, a yearning, a desire for more. Selecting a path is risky. Refusing to choose a direction will lead to unhappiness and boredom. Many decisions in life are not crystal clear. Sometimes our “call” does not come to us through thunder and lightning. Rather, discernment is often a matter of becoming aware of something that is already there, a yearning, a desire for more. Selecting a path is risky. Refusing to choose a direction will lead to unhappiness and boredom. |
Hearing the call: Act
So, are you thinking? Good. Now, about that next step … here are three things to get you started.
- Take a quiz. Check all questions you would answer with a yes. Don't worry, it’s short. It’s not graded. No one else will see.
2. Pray. But how? You can only do so many “Our Father’s” and “Hail Mary’s.” But we still need to talk to God and – this is important – listen to him.
3. Get Involved. Become part of the activities, liturgies, and service projects in your local parish.
At St Felix we encourage all members of our community to reflect on their vocation and offer personal guidance to those struggling to discern their vocation.
Please contact Fr David if you would like further guidance on discerning your vocation.