Is God Calling Me?
“What will you do with your life? What are your plans? Have you ever thought of committing your existence totally to Christ? Do you think that there can be anything greater than to bring Jesus to people and people to Jesus?” - Pope John Paul II
“Dear young people: Do not be afraid of Christ. He takes nothing away, and He gives you everything. When we give ourselves to Him, we receive a hundredfold in return.” -Pope Benedict XVI
Practical ways of discerning:
Discernment requires asking God what will make you happy. People faithfully discern God's will by bringing Him in the decision through:
Prayer:
Prayer, especially in the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Praying the Rosary, staying in touch with Our Lady, whose total surrender to God is a model for all followers of Christ.
Sacraments:
Reception of the sacraments of penance and the Eucharist, which clear the mind and heart of barriers to hearing God.
Counsel:
Seek counsel from people you trust: parents, priest, Brother, or Sister. Get spiritual direction from someone trained to do so.
Silence:
Being with God in silence in parts of our daily life and on periodic retreats.
Decision:
Avoid conflicting decisions (e.g., one can not faithfully discern a call to consecrated life or priesthood while discerning married life in an exclusive dating relationship).
Visit:
If God may be calling you to priesthood or Religious life, get information on the life and the Orders you may be interested in. Visit a convent or seminary: You do not know what you are saying yes or no to unless you go and see.
Trust:
Above all, trust that your happiness is God's desire.
Prayer for my vocation
Heavenly Father, You have a great and loving plan for our world and for me. I want to do my part in your plan. Help me to see the signs that You give me. Open my heart to respond to You.
Grant me the courage to follow your call. Give me the strength to serve You and your people with generosity and love. Amen.
USCCB Vacation Information November 19, 2017
Check out this site:
http://usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/vocations/index.cfm
Vocations:
Becoming a priest or a man or woman religious is not primarily our own decision.... Rather it is the response to a call and to a call of love.
—Pope Francis, Address to Seminarians and Novices, July 6, 2013
Catechetical Series on Vocations:
The USCCB is pleased to highlight various ways that vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life can be promoted by featuring resources that are currently used by archdioceses and dioceses throughout the United States, or available through various organizations. Visit our page for prayers and readings that the USCCB offers to assist you in the discernment process.
NCDVD New Directors Workshop 2017
NCCYM Presentation - December 2014
Newest Vocation Promotion feature:
Hispanic Vocations
Archive of Catechetical Posts on Vocations
Promoting Vocations Among Diverse Cultures
Eucharist: Heart of Vocations
Parents' and Family Resources for Vocations
Vocation Tools in Social Media
Vocation Camps and Summer Vocation Events
Parish Vocation Activities and Resources
Houses of Discernment
Talking Vocations with the Bishop
Resources on the Priesthood and Seminary Life
Mary, Mother and Model of Vocations
Resources on Consecrated Life
Additional Resources:
Address of His Holiness Pope Francis to Participants in the International Conference on Pastoral Work for Vocations Sponsored by the Congregation for the Clergy. October 2016. . .
Raices y Alas Presentation
Serra Region IX Presentation October 2014
NCDVD CCLV Report September 2014
NCDVD New Directors Workshop September 2014
From the Vatican: Vocation Statistics in the United States
Fishers of Men Project
Vocations Prayer Card
Ordination Class of 2016 Report
Profession Class of 2015 Report
Invisible Monastery. . .
The Influence of College Experiences On Vocations to the Priesthood. . .
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En Español: Oración por Vocaciones
RECOMMENDED READING
(This list is not comprehensive)
Sacred Scripture
Catechism of the Catholic Church
On the Dignity and Vocation of Women. . . , Pope John Paul II
Essential Elements in the Church's Teaching on Religious Life..., The Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life
To Men and Women Religious on their consecration in the light of the mystery of the Redemption. . . , Pope John Paul II
The Foundations of Religious Life: Revisiting the Vision. . . , Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious
On the Consecrated Life. . . , Pope John Paul II
A Right to Be Merry, Mother Mary Francis, PCC
The Meaning of Vocation in the words of Pope John Paul II, published by Scepter 1997 Authenticity, A Biblical Theology of Discernment, Fr. Thomas Dubay S.M.
The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. Ignatius of Loyola
Intro to the Devout Life, St. Francis DeSales
The Story of a Soul, St. Therese of Liseaux
The Imitation of Christ, Thomas a Kempis
Fire Within, Fr. Thomas Dubay
"...And You are Christ's": The Charism of Virginity and the Celibate Life, Fr. Thomas Dubay
Deep Conversion, Deep Prayer, Fr. Thomas Dubay
To Whom Shall We Go?, Archbishop Timothy Dolan
Called To Be Holy, Archbishop Timothy Dolan
Jesus of Nazareth, Pope Benedict XVI
Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II, George Weigel
Salt of the Earth: The Church at the End of the Millennium: An Interview With Peter Seewald, Pope Benedict XVI
The Difference God Makes, Francis Cardinal George, OMI
Initial Information Form / Hoja de Información Inicial
Women interested from 18 to 45 years of age.
Copy and Mail to address below:
SSMN Western Province Vocation Office
Attention: Sr. Yolanda Cruz, Vocations Director
909 West Shaw Street
Fort Worth, TX 76110
(817)980-7242
yolandacruz22@hotmail.com
Name/Nombre ______________________________________________
Telephone/Teléfono / Cell: _______________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________
Address/Dirección ________________________________________
City/Ciudad __________________________ Zip/Zona __________
Date of Birth/Fecha de Nacimiento ________________________
City of Birth/Ciudad de Nacimiento________________________
Parish/Parroquia _________________________________________
City/Ciudad ______________________________________________
How long have you been a member of this Parish? / ¿Cuánto tiempo has pertenecido a esta parroquia? __________________________
Please fill out this information form and mail it to the above address. We generally accept inquiries from women between the ages of 18 and 45 year old.
Por favor llene esta forma y envíela a la dirección indicada arriba. Generalmente aceptamos aplicaciones de mujeres entre las edades de 18 a 45 años.
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