Discerning the Lord's call in our lives is the most important
task of our existence. The monastic vocation is one among
many of the various vocations God places in the hearts of those
created in His image. It is our duty to do all we can to
follow the Lord's will in our lives. And we find the
greatest fulfillment when we are doing this. The following
questions and answers can be helpful guides in the search to
answer the ultimate question, "Lord what do you want me to
do? What do you want me to be?"
1. How do I
know if God is wants me to be a monk?
2. What if I
feel attracted to life in a monastery (it looks very
peaceful), but don't like the demands monastic life?
3. I like
monastic life. I feel attracted to it, but I am not a
holy person. Is this a sign that it isn't for me?
4. Should I put
this off and experience life more before I make a commitment
to begin the stages of initial discernment?
5. I have
college debts and I feel that the Lord is calling me to
monastic life. What should I do?
6. I have a
close relationship with my family and friends. What if
I'm afraid to separate from them?
