WELCOME MESSAGE
It is no easy task to discern a vocation in our noisy culture. We live in a world not always accepting of the Gospel message or the call to radical discipleship. A man who feels called by Christ to the ministry of the priesthood will meet his fair share of obstacles. Externally, he might face opposition from family or friends. He may be tempted by the allure of worldly prosperity and financial success. He might be duped by society's false image of the graced life of celibates. Internally, he might deal with feelings of unworthiness or inadequacy. He may experience a conflict between God's call and his own desires for a career or a family life. No, the work of discernment is by no means easy.
Fortunately, God has not left us to our own devices. He has given us His Holy Spirit, to work within us and guide us to the Truth. He has given us a community of believers, the Church, whose prayers gain us strength and guidance.
If you feel that God might be calling you to share in the Priesthood of Jesus Christ, take heart and do not fear. Turn to the Lord in prayer and thanksgiving. Consider yourself fortunate and blessed to have heard his call. Commit yourself to fully discerning God's will, and trust in His grace to provide safe passage to your destination.
(May the resources on this web page aid you as you seek to engage more deeply the blessed work of discernment. Open your heart to hear the Lord's voice, prayerfully reading through the various materials at your disposal. May God bless you and may He continue to bless His Church with an abundance of laborers for the vineyard.)
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