by vianney | Dec 16, 2021 | Discernment Enewsletter
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...
by Atlanta Vocations | Nov 24, 2021 | Discernment Enewsletter
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...
by Atlanta Vocations | Oct 26, 2021 | Discernment Enewsletter
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...
by vianney | Sep 15, 2021 | Discernment Enewsletter
“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...
by vianney | May 6, 2021 | Discernment Enewsletter
“No two days are alike,” say many priests when speaking of their day-to-day work. Ask an older priest to reflect on the history of his priestly ministry, and the likelihood is that you’re in for an interesting story. Because priesthood is a vocation, not a job, the...
by Atlanta Vocations | Mar 9, 2021 | Discernment Enewsletter
Nobody is called to do nothing with his life! God calls everyone to a specific vocation. And while discerning your vocation takes time, and can often be difficult, rest assured that God is not calling anyone to perpetual indecision. It might be easy to confuse the...
