Holy Orders & Religious Life
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? Who will go for us?” “Here I am,” I said; “send me!”
Isaiah 6:8
Prayer for Vocations
Almighty Father,
You have created us for some definite purpose. Grant us the grace to know the path You have planned for us in this life and to respond with a generous “Yes.” Make our archdiocese, parishes, homes, and hearts fruitful ground for Your gift of vocations. May our young people respond to Your call with courage and zeal. Stir among our men a desire and the strength to be good and holy priests. Bless us with the consecrated religious, and those called to a chaste single life, permanent deacons and faithful husbands and wives, who are a sign of Christ’s love for His church. We commend our prayer for vocations to You, Father, with the intercession of Mary our Mother, in the Holy Spirit, through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Pray
Spend time in silence and Adoration. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal God's desire for your life each day.
Act
Take a small, concrete step toward your discernment, such as visiting a seminary or volunteering for a ministry.
Steps in Discernment
Learn
Read about the lives of the saints and explore different charisms to see where your heart feels at home.
Trust
Surrender your will to God. Trust that He will guide you to where you will be most fulfilled and fruitful.
Talk
Seek spiritual direction. A priest or deacon can help you process what you are hearing in prayer.
Discernment Videos
Vocations & Discernment Resources
Use these resources as a starting point to learn more about discerning your vocation.
Men’s Religious Orders
Women’s Religious Orders
Mount St. Mary's Seminary
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