Discerning Your Vocation
“I think I may have a vocation to religious life but I don’t know what to do?”
We suggest the following:
- Pray to God for guidance.
- Enquire about the different Religious Orders, their charism, their work and their spirit. You can write, visit their websites or email to get information.
- Reflect on your own gifts and abilities and how they might guide your choice of religious community.
- Talk to someone, a friend who knows you well; a religious sister, priest or brother that you know, or take time to get guidance from a spiritual director.
- Contact the Vocation Directors of the communities that appeal to you. They are trained to help you in your discernment process.
- Remember discerment can take some time, so there is no need to be anxious, you are simply trying to find out where God might be calling you.
Contact:
Vocations Ireland
St Mary’s Centre
Fitzwilliam House
185-201 Merrion Road
Dublin D04 NX60
Telephone: 01 260 3707
Mobile: 086 782 0149
To find a Spiritual Director click here