SEEKING TRUTH
Discover God’s Plan for Your Life
Every person is called by God to a life of purpose, holiness, and fulfillment. Discernment is the journey of listening to His voice, recognizing the desires He has placed in your heart, and responding with courage and trust.
“God knows you, loves you, and desires your happiness even more than you do.”
SEEKING TRUTH
What Is
Discernment?
Discernment is more than a decision; it is a sacred process of active listening. It is the art of distinguishing the voice of God from the noise of the world.
- God knows you personally
Your identity is rooted in His infinite love. - God desires your happiness
He calls you to the fullest expression of your soul.
Universal Call to
Holiness
Every Christian is called to a life of charity and union with God, regardless of their path.
Your State in Life
Finding the primary way you will love— through Marriage, Single Life, or Consecrated life.
Particular Calls
Specific missions and tasks God entrusts to you for the building up of His Kingdom.
DISCERNMENT SIGNS
Signs God May Be Calling You
Desire to serve
A persistent longing to give of yourself and bring others closer to the heart of Christ.
Attraction to prayer
Finding a home in the silence of the Eucharist and a hunger for deeper spiritual conversation.
Desire to help others
Feeling a particular burden for the spiritual and corporal needs of the community.
Peace in vocation
A sense of ‘coming home’ when you imagine yourself in the life of a priest or religious.
Holy Curiosity
A recurring curiosity about the priesthood or religious life that won’t go away.
God’s Invitation
Hearing the Lord’s call through the words of others, scripture, or interior movements.
The Journey Roadmap
God’s Invitation
Establish a consistent habit of personal prayer and time with the Lord.
Receive Sacraments
Frequent the Eucharist and Reconciliation for grace and clarity.
Seek Direction
Find a priest or spiritual director to help guide your discernment.
Take Concrete Steps
Visit a seminary or monastery. Meet with the vocation director.
Look for Peace
Pay attention to where you find true interior peace and joy.
Be Patient
Trust in the Lord’s timing; He unfolds the path one step at a time.