How
do you define "vocation"
A vocation is a call from
God to do something specifically for God and for His kingdom. The primary
vocation of every person is to be holy! It is the divine calling to
love and serve God, to obey His commandments, and to cooperate with Christ
in the work of redemption by loving and serving others. But we are all called
to a secondary vocation as well, a "state in life" in which we are to be
holy. |
What are some of these "secondary" vocations that I might be called
to follow?
Many people are called to the vocation of marriage, but it is an error to
automatically assume that this is your vocation. One may also be called to
the vocation of the priesthood, to the religious life as a sister or brother, or to the diaconate.
Finally, some are called by Christ to the single state. Remember: It is
normal to desire marriage and family. Just because you have this desire does
not exclude the possibility that you have a vocation to the priesthood. |
Can I be happy in my life if I do not follow Gods plan for me?
If you
do not follow the vocation for which God made you, you can attain a certain
degree of happiness in this world, and still attain salvation (go to heaven),
but you can never be as happy as you might have been, had you followed your
proper vocation. This is why it is so important that you discern correctly.
Of course, there are trials and tribulations in every vocation. To become
a priest does not take away all suffering. But there is great joy in laying
down one’s life for Jesus! |
