The primary goal of those entrusted with the responsibly of admissions to our way of life is discovering the will of God. While we desire to promote vocations and grown in numbers, we avoid what is popularly called “recruitment.” Vocational works is ultimately the initiative of God and ordered to benefit the whole Church, not just a particular community or religious institution. It is our desire to assist serious and mature men in discovering that particular state in life where God is calling them to become holy and build up the Kingdom of God. These are the essential elements that characterize our way of life, and constitutes the “soil” which supports and nourishes our call to holiness; Catholic, Franciscan, Capuchin, Contemplative, Fraternal, Prophetic, and Apostolic.
7 Steps of Discernment
- Be quiet
- Find a Spiritual Director
- Read up on religious life and the priestly call
- Write or call communities that interest you
- Make a visit to communities you feel called to
- Build a relationship with the communities you want to discern more seriously
- Wait for the Lord to reveal His will
Guidance from Scripture :
Old Testament
- Gen 12:1-4
- Ex3:10-12, 4:1, 10-12
- 1 Sam 3:1-10
- Am 7:14-15
- Is 6:8
- Jer 1:4-8
- Ez 3:1-4
- 1 King 10
New Testament
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Suggested Reading
- NEW – CFR Constitutions, Directive, and Customs
- A Drama of Reform by Fr. Benedict Groeschel and the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
- Vita Consecrata, Pope John Paul II
- The Meaning of Vocation, Pope John Paul II
- When God Asks for an Undivided Heart by Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR
- What Does God Want? by Fr. Michael Scanlan, TOR
- Come & See by Fr. John Hardon
- The Catechism of the Catholic Church