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Discernment - discovering your calling

As you search for God's will for your life, it is important to remember that God's goal is the same as yours- your happiness.

First, take the time to know yourself, your likes and dislikes, your hopes and dreams, abilities and limitations. Then, accept yourself. Everything about you is equipment God gave you to fulfil a purpose. Try and develop a life of prayer, learning to listen to the Lord. We have to spend time with God and be willing to wait on God's answer to clearly know what we are to do.


Deciding whether God is calling you to a life of service may take a while - a spiritual director can be helpful with this process. You may want to contact one of our Sisters either by phone or email and discuss your questions with her.


England & Wales

Sr Brenda Matterson DC
Tel 01482 211 731
brendavmatterson@yahoo.co.uk

 


Scotland

Sr Mary Timmons DC
Tel 0131 653 0041
mary.timmons@virgin.net

Scripture Reflections

"For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. You will find me when you seek me, if you look for me in earnest." Jeremiah 29:11-13

Old Testament New Testament
Abraham
Genesis 12:1-4
Christ's vocation
John 10:10-18
Moses
Exodus 3:1-14
Mary's response
Luke 1:26-38
Esther
Esther 4:14-25
Night in prayer
Luke 6:12-15
Samuel
Samuel 3:3-10
Mary Magdalene's call
John 20:15-21
Jeremiah
Jeremiah 1:4-8
Rich young man
Luke 18:15-30
  The apostles
Matthew 4:18-22

 

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