| | Discernment: Responding To God's Call | Are you thinking about your future? Where are you going? What are you doing with your life? Have you ever wondered: “Should I be doing something else with my life?” “How can I better serve God and the Church in this world?” “Could God be calling me to be a priest?” “Can I meet the challenges of a priestly life? | If any or several of these questions are on your mind, you are not alone! Many men are seeking answers to questions like these. Such seeking is what makes discernment an exciting and challenging part of one’s life. When done with selfless motivation and a desire to know God’s will, it is a time of profound grace.
God has a personal plan for you. That plan began at Baptism and continues to unfold throughout your life. His plan for you includes your personal vocation to live and love in His Name. |  | | Each person’s call is uniquely individual and personal, tailored to character, abilities, gifts, and desire. However, there are common elements that clue you into the need for beginning a discernment process. |
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