Vocation Discernment

How do I know God is calling me?
► The call comes from God in many ways
► The response comes from me and requires careful preparation

How do I know God is calling me to religious life? Through discernment. Discernment is a word that describes the process of coming to understand how the Lord is calling me and inviting me to serve Him. It is a spiritual and personal journey. It is a journey of understanding, of seeing, and acting.

The necessary ingredients for discerning a vocation from the Lord are trust, patience, faith, and prayer. These four elements will be constantly challenged during your journey, and will need to be renewed in daily prayer. Ask the Lord for these gifts of the Holy Spirit as you move through the process.