“Do I have a vocation to religious life?” Many people ask themselves this question, but have no clear idea of what a vocation is, or how to determine whether they have one. If they seek advice, they may be told that a vocation is a very personal thing; that God will make it clea...
Each boy and girl has his own particular “vocation” to fulfill in life, the vocation assigned to him as his way to reach the Kingdom of Heaven. Everybody has a call from God to which he is expected to respond, so as to faithfully fulfill it in order to attain salvation. The task ...
The article offers the author's insights on the nature of discernment and the process of accompanying someone in discernment discussions. The author states that discernment in religious view means recognizing and perceiving God's works in the midst of people's busyness in life. He says that the...
life’s work, and ways to navigate the interpersonal struggles and internal conflicts that may arise along the way. Some unique features of this book include emphasis on the inner, intuitive process of discerning one’s true vocation; and discussion of the historical evolution and psychology of ...
in how much religious fervor they possess, and how well they guard themselves against the spirit of the world, which can be more influential in active life. As Saint Francis of Assisi noted, one cannot be in the world without getting "a little dust on his shoulders". It is thus that mi...
There is much to savor here." — Mary C. Earle, author of Celtic Christian Spirituality: Essential Writings “Every page conveyed a healing truth that made my heart beat fast. Newell’s words clarified my life’s vocation for care of self, care of all others, and care of the earth. ...
questions about religious affiliation and commands for candidates to sign pledges that are supporting religious stances are in the exposed through media. Gary reflects on some of the general questions of therolesofreligionin our politicallife. One view that Gutting discusses is that many American ...
" I think he was thinking, what makes me useful? What makes me religious? No, no, no. What makes you, in the deepest sense of the word, happy? That's what you should be doing, if the other part is also met — if it is something the world needs.”...
it shapes the way I think and feel and believe; education is a vocation.Growing up in such an environment, the way I perceive education tends to differ from popular notions and messages of what education is, does, or should do for the individual. In the first place, what do ...
) That which occupies or engages the time and attention; the principal business of one's life; vocation; employment; calling; trade. Occupier (n.) One who occupies, or has possession. Occupier (n.) One who follows an employment; hence, a tradesman. Occupied (imp. & p. p.) of Occupy...