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What is God inviting you to? Tips for vocational discernment | Fr. John Ignatius Ezratty, M.C.
Jul 2, 2023
Fr. John Ignatius Ezratty, Catholic priest, shares practical advice on vocational discernment. Topics discussed include the concept of vocation and discernment, choosing between marriage and consecrated life, the distinction between admiration and attraction in discerning a vocation, and tips for vocational discernment and paying attention to God's signs.
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- Vocational discernment involves cultivating a deep friendship with Christ and spending time in prayer to find clarity and direction.
- In discerning our vocation, we must actively engage in the process, seek opportunities, be patient, and trust in God's timing.
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Understanding Vocational Discernment
Discerning one's vocation is a process that involves the recognition that our calling is always at invitation from God. It is not about us choosing what we want, but about God taking the initiative and inviting us to do something. Our vocation, be it marriage, religious life, priesthood, or any other path, is ultimately a path to holiness and becoming saints. Therefore, the first and most important step in discernment is cultivating a deep friendship with Christ and spending time in prayer, as it is through this relationship that we will find clarity and direction.
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