Discerning Men
The purpose of this site is to provide answers to questions about the priesthood and/or consecrated life and to help you on the journey to discern your own vocation. Our goal is to provide you with the information, support and encouragement you need to continue your journey. Here you will find resources to help you to take that next step in responding to the call of Christ. We believe you will see that life as a priest or brother is not only rewarding, but fun and exciting too. May God bless you as you search for His holy will.
MINUTES: HOW SHOULD I DISCERN THE PRIESTHOOD?
Watch Bishop Robert Barron provide a succinct guide on discerning the priesthood with four helpful points.
DIOCESANPRIEST.COM
This resource provides guidance for ordinary men on discerning a call to the priesthood.
PRAYER AND DISCERNMENT RESOURCES
To serve the Church as a priest or religious is a humbling honor which no one merits but which Our Lord chooses for us. We must therefore pray to the Lord of the Harvest to send laborers into His vineyard, and we should always pray for vocations to serve the Church in the priesthood and the religious life. These are prayers and resources to assist those discerning their vocation.
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VOCATION DIRECTORS NEAR YOU
A Vocation Director can provide insightful, honest, and compassionate answers as you consider the priesthood. They will help guide you on your journey of vocational discernment.
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Discerning Women
A woman who enters consecrated life chooses to deepen her baptismal commitment by taking vows which emphasize the values of prayer, loving service, and simple living in community with others. Consecrated women serve the Church and community in many ways, including: youth ministry, homeless and hungry, battered women, education, healthcare, family life and parish pastoral ministry. Some Sisters are totally dedicated to the contemplative life. The resources here are to help a discerning woman discover the next steps in her journey. May God bless you as you search for His holy will.
PRAYER AND DISCERNMENT RESOURCES
The realization that God is asking you to follow Him in consecrated life is made through active participation in the Church, prayer, receiving the sacraments, spiritual reading, and service in the Church. It may be an idea you have considered foong time or one that has come to you durinignificant moment in your life. These are prayers and resources to assist in discerning God’s plan for you.
VOCATION DIRECTORS NEAR YOU
Fineligious Vocation Director
Consecrated Life is distinguished by the Evangelical Counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. The beauty of the consecrated life is expressed in various forms: Eremitic Life, Consecrated Virgins and Widows, Religious Life, Secular Institutes, and Societies of Apostolic Life. Each form is described by the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and we have provideink, where possible, that will help you learn more about the various forms of Consecrated Life and be in contact with those that interest you.
Finiocesan Vocation Director
If you are not certain of your interest iarticular community or form of consecrated life, yet believe you may havocation to the consecrated lifeiocesan Vocation Director may help you discern. They can suggest reading materials, arrange for visitations, answer questions and provide the spiritual guidance candidates need. Every diocese haocation Director who can provide information about religious communities or institutes of consecrated life for women, and this link will bring you tap whereby you can find a Diocesan Vocation Director near you.