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VOCATIONS
What Do You Seek?
If you are seeking something more in your life,
you may have a calling to monastic Life.
The God you seek is also seeking you.
I am seeking...
Conversation with a Sister
Insights into the Spiritual Life (spiritual direction is offered at the monastery)
A spiritual retreat, seminar, quiet time, or prayer experience
To make a difference with my life
To begin the process of discerning a Religious Vocation
Are you seeking a deeper relationship with God?
Everyone is 'called' by God to live a Christ-centered life. All life choices, marriage, the single life, religious life and holy orders, serve as a call to holiness and service to God’s People. The call to holiness is a universal call to a life long deepening of one’s relationship with God.
What are the signs of a monastic vocation?
- desire to seek God
- drawn to the Liturgy of the Hours and The Rule of Benedict
- wanting to live within a religious community and be of service in the Church
- yearning to extend hospitality, to live simply, and to reverence silence
- accepting diversity and enter into relationships with others
- cultivating your inner gifts and talents to help build community
- good health
- openness to the positive experience of God’s mercy
How can I discern my vocation?
Prayer and Scripture
Seeking God's love, light, direction in your life through personal and communal prayer, and reading the Word of God. Join us for prayer at the Monastery call 651-777-8181 for schedule
Journal
Writing down your thoughts and dreams about becoming a Sister.
Information
Getting to know and visiting religious communities.
Parish Life
Participating in Sunday Eucharist and other parish activities.
Ministry
Doing volunteer service and reaching out to those in need of God's love.
Shared Wisdom
Visiting with those who are in formation and/or those have made a final commitment in a religious community.
Support
Attending vocational retreats offered by a diocese or our religious community.
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Make a Difference
You have many talents and many possibilities.
And yet, maybe God is not asking that you do anything, but that you give yourself to God...in a life of service, for the sake of the world.
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Discernment Resources
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For more information or to begin the conversation
S. Marie Fujan OSB, director of vocations
srmarie@stpaulsmonastery.org
651-777-8181
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