How do we discern God’s call for our lives? In this episode of Living Fullness, Stina and Padre explore what it means to hear and follow a vocational calling—marriage, priesthood, religious life, or single consecrated life. They discuss immediate “no’s” and incompatibilities, the resources available in the Diocese of Wagga Wagga, and how Christians everywhere can look for authentic guidance in their discernment. Along the way, they unpack the difference between careers and vocations, how charisms and spiritual gifts fit in, and the pitfalls of “perpetual discernment.” Rooted in faith, virtue, and dialogue with God, this conversation highlights discernment as an active, courageous response to God’s love.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - 00:00:26 - Introduction
00:00:27 - 00:03:30 - The Role of Vocations Director
00:03:31 - 00:06:29 - Discerning a Vocational Call
00:06:30 - 00:09:29 - Methods of Discernment
00:09:30 - 00:12:28 - Overcoming Fear and Discernment
00:12:29 - 00:15:12 - Resources for Vocational Discernment
00:15:13 - 00:17:25 - Religious Life Options in Australia
00:17:26 - 00:19:03 - Exploring Religious Vocations in Australia
00:19:04 - 00:21:00 - Steps for Vocational Discernment
00:21:01 - 00:22:39 - Understanding Identity in Discernment
00:22:40 - 00:24:38 - The Importance of Detachment
00:24:39 - 00:26:26 - Seminary Experience.
00:26:27 - 00:28:24 - Avoiding Idolatry in Vocational Aspirations
00:28:25 - 00:30:14 - The Role of Holiness in Vocation.
00:30:15 - 00:33:02 - Broadening the Definition of Vocation
00:33:03 - 00:37:50 - The Challenge of Single Life as a Vocation
00:37:51 - 00:40:24 - Truth, Beauty and Goodness / Episode Conclusion
If you wish to discuss with Fr Sean Byrnes please feel free to email him frseanbyrnes@gmail.com
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