hurch
Ministry is not a matter of “I should”, nor is it an escape or a
“security blanket.”
Waiting for a call to be perfectly clear can be an excuse for not
acting. Few
calls are ever crystal clear.
Couples talk about the mystery of “why this wife for me, why
this husband for me, why these children for us?”
When we make life decisions like marriage, career, and children,
few of us are sure God is calling us to these options.
Instead, we pray that we are making a wise decision and leave the
rest up to God.
Try
asking yourself the following questions.
On
your desire
and attraction
to the priesthood or religious life: Does it give me a certain sense of
satisfaction to think of myself as a missionary? As a priest?
As a brother?
On
your motivations
and reasons
for the priesthood or religious missionary life: What’s behind my interest and
attraction? What are the positive reasons I have to pursue that?
On
your “fitness”
to live as a missionary priest or brother: Can I live religious life or
priesthood cheerfully and generously, without going into pieces or
without a constant drain on my inner resources and energies?
Do they clarify your ideas?
Write these thoughts in your Journal
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Does it feel right? 
hurch
Ministry is not a matter of “I should”, nor is it an escape or a
“security blanket.”
Waiting for a call to be perfectly clear can be an excuse for not
acting. Few
calls are ever crystal clear.
Couples talk about the mystery of “why this wife for me, why
this husband for me, why these children for us?” 
On
your desire
and attraction
to the priesthood or religious life: Does it give me a certain sense of
satisfaction to think of myself as a missionary? As a priest?
As a brother?
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