2. What
if I feel attracted to life in a monastery (it looks very
peaceful), but don't like the demands monastic life?
It ultimately depends on if you want to do God's will in your
life or simply pursue what you want to do. The truth is
that we all have free will, but it is only through following the
will of your Creator that you will find true happiness in your
life. This is why the experience of monastic life is so
important. Often, fears or misgivings about certain
aspects of religious life are alleviated in the experience that
is offered through "come and see" opportunities or monastic
retreats. This does not mean that life following the will
of God is always easy regardless of the vocation, but the labor
itself is often a means through which a person's love for God
and the resolve to follow His will is tested, purified and
strengthened. If a person does not try something when the
opportunity arises, he will never know if it really is for him
or not. If we feel attracted to the possibility of
monastic life, we need not approach it with fear, but with
confidence in the Lord's providence because He will provide the
grace necessary to deal with the difficulties or weaknesses we
have. When it comes to seeking the will of God and all
that it entails, it is important not to neglect God’s
calling.