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Mom, dad, I have great news…

by vianney | August 21, 2022 | Discernment Enewsletter | 0 Comments

Ask most seminarians, and they can remember the precise moment when they told their parents they felt called to the priesthood. Some received overwhelming support right away. Some encountered raised eyebrows. And some found themselves having to defend their decision...

Christian poverty

by vianney | July 19, 2022 | Discernment Enewsletter | 0 Comments

“How I long for a poor Church for the poor!” Pope Francis voiced this urgent desire shortly after his election, and much of his papacy has been devoted to encouraging the Church to live Christian poverty. But what exactly is Christian poverty? The Holy Father...

Missionaries of the New Evangelization

by vianney | June 20, 2022 | Discernment Enewsletter | 0 Comments

God is calling you to be a missionary. He is calling you to leave behind what may be familiar to you and boldly proclaim the Gospel to everyone you meet. But He may be calling you to do this without going anywhere! This is because every Catholic is called to bring the...

St. Isaac Jogues

by vianney | April 6, 2022 | Discernment Enewsletter | 0 Comments

When people think of strength, of manliness, of courage, how likely is it that they think of the example of a saint? Holiness and virtue are frequently maligned by common opinion, but that certainly doesn't mean that a saint is weak, or ignorant, or that he has turned...

Sometimes God wants you to do the wrong thing

by vianney | March 10, 2022 | Discernment Enewsletter | 0 Comments

Sometimes God speaks to us most clearly when we do the wrong thing. This is especially true in vocation discernment. Of course, “the wrong thing” here doesn't refer to something that's morally wrong. Rather, we're talking about making a choice which isn't the direct...

God equips those he calls

by vianney | February 14, 2022 | Discernment Enewsletter | 0 Comments

“Without question, I have spent more time helping Carla than any other person during my priesthood,” says Fr. Joe Hirsch, a priest from Wisconsin. “I remember the first time I saw her. I was working as a high school chaplain, and saw a timid 14-year-old girl nearly...

What will you do with your life?

by vianney | December 16, 2021 | Discernment Enewsletter | 0 Comments

As part of discerning your vocation, meditate on this powerful passage from British archbishop Maurice Couve de Murville. If you are wondering what to do with your life,if you feel you want to do something really great with it, if you don’t want to fall into a...

Two things to do while you’re discerning

by Atlanta Vocations | November 24, 2021 | Discernment Enewsletter | 0 Comments

For years, Jacob has thought about being a priest. Sometimes it has been just a passing thought. A few times, especially during Mass, it’s been a very strong attraction. And sometimes—especially when he is dating—the thought seems to be altogether absent. Jacob’s...

Total abandonment

by Atlanta Vocations | October 26, 2021 | Discernment Enewsletter | 0 Comments

The way to perfect happiness is by giving up the pursuit of happiness. While this is not the conventional wisdom of the world, it is a staple of Christian spirituality. Ask most people you meet what makes them really happy and you'll probably get answers like...

Check your baggage

by vianney | September 15, 2021 | Discernment Enewsletter | 0 Comments

"You can forget the past, but it will never forget you." When discerning your vocation, it's essential to deal with wounds from your past that may be keeping you from moving toward God's will for your life. Past events can be damaging even years after they happen:...

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The primary way to discover His will for you is by first pursuing holiness! Through regular prayer, service, and spiritual direction, your vocation will be revealed over time. Need help? Contact us!