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Is God calling me to be a priest? How do I know if God is calling me? There are several things that help us to discern God's call in our lives: 1. Prayer: Spend time daily in quiet prayer, especially in the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Also praying the Rosary. Mary's total surrender to God is a model for all of us to follow. Read the Scriptures, especially the Gospels. 2. Sacraments: Frequent reception of the sacraments of penance and the Eucharist open our hearts to hearing the voice of God. 3. Counsel: Seek counsel from people you trust (your parents, a priest). Get spiritual direction from someone trained to do so. 4. Silence: Being with God in silence allows us to hear His voice, away from all of the distractions of the world. 5. Visit: Visit a seminary: You do not know what y9ou are saying yes or no to unless you go and see. 6. Participate: Join a discernment group in order to be with others who are trying to discern God's will in their lives. 7. Trust: Above all, trust that doing the will of God will bring us joy and peace. If you are thinking about priesthood, I would encourage you to take part in some of the events we offer in the Diocese of Joliet. You are not alone in searching for your calling by God.
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Send comments & questions to:
Fr. Burke Masters
Director of
Vocation Promotion
101 W. Airport Road
Romeoville, IL 60446
815.834.4004
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Totus Tuus is a Catholic youth program dedicated to
sharing the Gospel and promoting the Catholic faith through catechesis,
evangelization, Christian witness, and Eucharistic worship. The goal of
Totus Tuus is to help young people grow in the understanding of, and
strengthen their faith in, Jesus Christ. It is only by establishing a real
and personal relationship with Him that we can be led to the love of the
Father in the Spirit and so be made sharers in the life of the Holy Trinity.
"I am the way, the truth and the life. No one can come to the Father except
through me" (John 4:16). Totus Tuus strives to bring our faith to life by
creating a balance between knowledge of the meaning of the Sacraments and an
authentic Sacramental life.
College Students' Help us understand what young adults feel about religious vocations today. Frequently Asked Questions
For Vocation Directors
The priest
must be a believer, one who converses with God. If this is not the case,
then all his activities are futile. The most lofty and important thing a
priest can do for people is first of all being what he is: a believer.
Through faith he lets God, the other, come into the world. ...
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Find your match!!!!! With so many options, it's not easy to discern the best path to live out your Christian calling. Vocation Match can help you narrow your search. You'll be asked a series of questions that will help you gain insight into your vocation and help us match you with compatible religious organizations. Visit www.vocationmatch.com
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Adopt -A-Priest
Pin Program
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Prayer For Vocations
Gracious
and loving God, help the
Our needs are great and our people
Open the hearts of many. Raise up Bless all of our married couples with a rich faith and children that desire to serve you.
Bless those who are serving now
We ask this through Christ our Lord. |
Serra's objectives are to foster and
promote vocations to the Catholic priesthood and religious life, and to
encourage its members to fulfill their own Christian vocations of service. For more information on Serra Club of DuPage
please go to the link below:
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Scripture
Passages on Discernment, Vocations, Call, and Priesthood
Eucharistic
Adoration for Vocations
Pope
Benedict XVI on the Priesthood 
