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