Perspectives of a Wanderer

Apr 25 2008

Discerning One’s True Calling in Life

Published by peregrinus at 9:45 pm under Ramblings

Over the past number of years, I have been wondering if I have made the right choice in my calling in life or should I have pursued another calling. I freely admit I am not a people person so being single is not the issue involved. Where I am coming from is what should of been my calling within the Catholic Church. I have felt for quite awhile that I should be doing more.

I know late vocations are becoming more popular (especially for the priesthood), but I am not sure it would be for me. Yes, I can read people well but, as I said before, I am not a people person. Besides, I have very strong opinions on many things that may ruffle to many feathers and I like the ability to move when I like. This would probably also rule out the diaconate.

The only other possibility would be teaching or writing. This could be a real possibility, especially the writing portion. Of course, that means going back to school for advance degrees.

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4 Responses to “Discerning One’s True Calling in Life”

# Leonard Servaton 26 Apr 2008 at 9:09 am

PF, there are other ministries to HMC that you could consider. For example, I offer my calligraphy services and I never sign my works. I’ve had stuff sent to the Vatican on behalf of our diocese. Ministry of time and talent. You need to discern what your talents encompass, it doesn’t necessarily have to be a people thing.

And right now I am discerning whether or not to go back to school at night and get an MA in History. I am completely burned out at my job and eligible for retirement. The feed back I’ve gotten from the talks I’ve given about New Orlean’s history have been overwhelmingly positive. The thought of changing some young mind that history is not boring is appealing.
# a friendon 27 Apr 2008 at 8:12 pm

Why not consider the monastic life. The world needs good and holy monks!
# Betsyon 01 May 2008 at 3:28 pm

I will be praying for you, that you will be able to hear God’s call for you.

God Bless
# Shoshanaon 03 May 2008 at 5:49 pm

WA, I too pray for you so that things become more clear. Actually, you are in my prayers often. I am still praying my rosary for priests on my MP3 by Fr Kevin Scallom and Dana. Beautiful rosary. Time isn’t with me to do the rosary on the thread at this point. Too much work. Maybe later….

God bless you!