Discernment Articles Library
Check out these helpful articles for those who are considering a religious vocation. You can read them online or print them out to read later…
- Spiritual Direction, Key for Discernment – A trained spiritual guide is essential for discerning a religious vocation [by Fr. Warren Sazama, S.J.]
- False Fears – How evil can undermine God’s call in your life [by Fr. Warren Sazama, S.J.]
- Rummaging for God – Find God in your life! [by Fr. Dennis Hamm, S.J.]
- Ambivalence and Discernment Often Go Hand in Hand – how to deal with feelings of uncertainty and confusion while considering future options [by Fr. Warren Sazama, S.J.]
- Goal and Purpose of Our Life – an article about discovering a sense of identity and finding an appreciation of life by Fr. John English, S.J.
- Differences Between Religious Life and Diocesan Priesthood – there are different ways of serving the Church in ministry… which way fits you best? [by Fr. Warren Sazama, S.J.]
- Myths vs Facts about the Priesthood - most priests are very happy in their vocation- find out why here [by Fr. Warren Sazama, S.J.]
- A Good Fit for You? – an article on choosing vocation options by Sr Catherine Bertrand, S.S.N.D., former Vocation Director.
- How to Talk About Spiritual Stuff - a helpful article by Fr. Frank Majka, S.J.(of Marquette University) on how to speak with someone about your own spiritual journey .
- Why Become a Jesuit? - a classic by Fr. Karl Rahner, S.J., theologian.
- Fear and Discernment – a very helpful article by Fr. Warren Sazama, S.J., former Vocation Director for the Jesuits
- Five reasons NOT to discern by Jesuit seminarian, Mr. Ronny O’Dwyer, S.J.
