Called and Caffeinated

Beat Discernment Overwhelm! Which Religious Communities Should I Visit?

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Never be overwhelmed by discerning religious life again! In this Q&A episode, follow this simple method to narrow down your search from the entire universe to the communities you're going to visit in person.

Questions for journaling included in this episode:

  • Do I see myself in a cloistered or an active community? Why?
  • Is wearing a habit as part of religious life important to me? Why?
  • Do I want to travel and serve in many places, or would I prefer to stay in one location? (I included this one because certain orders may station you around the world in several different convents!)
  • What are my unique talents? (If you don’t know, think about what people often tell you you’re good at, or what people often ask you for help with.)
  • What forms of prayer am I most attracted to- charismatic praise and worship? Rote prayers like the rosary? Lectio Divina?
  • Who are the particular groups I feel called to serve? (The elderly, homeless, mothers in need, children?)
  • Where do my gifts particularly shine? (teaching, nursing, cooking, writing, hospitality, etc?)
  • What service experiences have I found most satisfying in the past, and why?
  • When I envision myself in religious life, what do I picture myself doing?
  • Are there any particular orders whose spirituality I’m attracted to- Dominican, Carmelite, Franciscan, etc.

    • Questions for Zoom conversations:

    • What do you love about your life?
  • What does the schedule of a normal day look like?
  • What do your community members do for fun and recreation?
  • What’s the story of your founder?
  • What do you most love about your charism?

    • Resources

    • The God's Adventure Awaits Summit: 40+ Talks on Vocation and Catalog of 56 Religious Communities and Mission Organizations (Get 50% off using code DISCERNMENT50)
  • Vision Vocation Network Matching Quiz

    • This episode is sponsored by Chews Life Rosaries. Get 10% off their Christmas in July sales happening NOW using code CAFFEINATED10 (please note, this code doesn't apply to 1-day sales, but will apply to everything else!)

     

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