Discernment
Discernment 180
Ready to get serious about discerning the priesthood or consecrated life? Discernment 180 is a six-month plan with concrete actions and daily readings. The goal is to be intentional about discernment and truly open your heart to God's call, whatever it may be.What is...
What is Discernment?
Vocational discernment is the diligent pursuit of knowing whether God is calling you to the priesthood, to consecrated life, or to marriage. The process of vocational discernment can be summarized in three steps: Learn the basics Take a step Follow God's direction...
Scriptures for Discernment
Discipleship: Call and Response Old Testament Gen 12:1-9 The Call of Abram: Leave your country and family to come Gen 22:1-19 Faith to obey God: Abraham is commanded to offer Isaac Gen 37-50 God orchestrates our lives to bring us to our vocation: The Story of Joseph...
Books on Discernment
Fr. Brett A. Brannen To Save a Thousand Souls: A Guide for Discerning a Vocation to Diocesan Priesthood is the definitive guide for men considering the priesthood. Using powerful and entertaining stories, the book explains in down-to-earth language how to carefully...
Take the Discernment Self-Test
Grade yourself on 20 short questions. See if you might have a priestly vocation!