Vocational Discernment

The primary goal of those entrusted with the responsibility of admissions to our way of life is discovering the will of God.  While we desire to promote vocations and grow in numbers, we avoid what is popularly known as recruitment.  Vocational work is ultimately a service offered to benefit the entire church and not towards the growth and expansion of one particular religious institution.

If there be any word which defines our understanding of vocations, it is simply, discernment.  It is our desire to assist serious and mature men and women in discovering that particular state in life where they can sacrifice themselves for the kingdom of God and grow holy.  For most it is marriage, yet many others find their fulfillment in life as religious, clergy, or in the single state.

Those called to our way of life have found the peace and joy which comes from discovering and doing the will of God.   These are the essential elements which characterize our way of life and constitute the "soil" which supports and nourishes our call to holiness:

Catholic Franciscan Capuchin Contemplative Prophetic Apostolic Fraternal Pro-Life

 

Eight Steps to Discernment

Scriptures relating to vocations

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