“To live according to the
spirit is to do what faith,
hope and love teaches
us, both in spiritual and
secular things.” 

Discerning A Call

Are you exploring the call to religious life? Canonical Novice S. Whitney Schieltz gives us a glimpse into the steps of formation through the eyes of our young Sisters.

Call to the Community

The following videos feature Sisters of Charity at various stages in religious life as they reflect on their call to the Community.

Discernment Resources:

For more information on the discernment process, check out the following Web sites:
http://www.vocation-network.org
http://www.bustedhalo.com/features/what-works-11-your-internal-compass
http://www.catholicsoncall.org 

The following books also are recommended:

Kiechle, Stefan. The Art of Discernment: Making Good Decisions in your World of Choices. Ave Maria Press, 2005.

Au, Wilkie. By Way of the Heart. SJ, Paulist Press, 1989.

Barry, SJ, William. Paying attention to God: Discernment in Prayer. Ave Maria Press 1990.

Wolff, Pierre. Discernment: The Art of Choosing Sell. Triumph Books, 1993.

Bryant, RSC, Kathleen. Vocations Anonymous: A handbook for Adults Discerning Priesthood and Religious Life. The National Coalition for Church Vocations.

Scriptural Resources

Luke 11:1-13; John 1: 35-39; John 4:1-26; John 15:26-27;
1 Corinthians 1:4-9; I Corinthians 2:6-16; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Helpful Links

https://www.giving-voice.org
https://www.globalsistersreport.org
https://nrvc.net