How will you know if a vocation to religious life is a call for you?

Pray for guidance, for openness and courage to follow your inspirations despite any doubts. Pray for the wisdom to know your gifts and talents and use them to serve God and the church.

Look at your own history and your past experiences. Gather facts. Consider the pros and cons. Share your findings and get feedback from a friend, advisor or spiritual director. Ask yourself, “Will this vocation be life-giving to you and enable you make a positive impact in the world?”

Discernment may not always be easy but there will be some confirmation in the form of God’s peace. It may come clearly or you may just have a quiet sense that the choice is right. The correct choice should bring you peace and should match your gifts and personality. This does require you to risk, however it can only draw you closer to God and who you were created to be. Take the leap of faith and join us!