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! |
