Vocations “God has a plan for your life.” This simple statement means that we should not simply ask ourselves “what are my dreams for my future?” Rather, we should begin by asking, “God, what are your dreams for my future.” God does indeed have a plan; as the prophet Jeremiah says, “I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a future full of hope.” – Jeremiah 29:11. The task of discerning God’s plans for our life is an important one and can be a lengthy process, but it always begins with hearing God’s voice calling us to a particular state in life. This means that cultivating a life of prayer is essential to knowing God’s will and choosing to respond to God’s calling. Part of our mission at Powers Catholic is to help all of our students to develop a prayer life that will allow them to find the time and the silence to converse with God. Additionally, there are discernment groups at Powers Catholic for those who may feel called to the priesthood or to religious life.
In hearing God’s plan for our lives, prayer may be essential, but a little bit of research doesn’t hurt either. Information on possible vocations can be found at https://lansingpriest.org/ and Portraits of the Call
Don't know where to start? Catholic Religious Vocation Network – The “Vocation Match” tool is fun to try.
