In today’s catechesis, Pope Francis reflects on how good discernment requires self-knowledge and patient soul-searching. Read the full text below: Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! Let us continue to explore the theme of discernment. Last time we considered prayer, understood as familiarity and confidence with God, as its indispensable element. Prayer, not like parrots. ...read more

In today’s catechesis on discernment, Pope Francis reflects on the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola and the importance of listening to your heart. Read the full text below: Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! We are continuing our reflection on discernment – in this time we will speak every Wednesday about spiritual discernment – ...read more

In Pope Francis’ first catechesis on the theme of discernment, he reflects on the Gospel of Matthew and how discernment is shown as an exercise of intelligence that involves emotions. Read the full text below: Dear brothers and sisters, good day! Today we begin a new cycle of catechesis: we have finished the catechesis on ...read more

Official summary of Pope Francis’ Post-Synodal Exhortation to Young People and to the entire People of God "Christus vivit." ...read more

Read this final part of the series on myths about vocation and find out how our plans for life relate to what God calls us to do. ...read more

God’s idea of fulfilling one’s vocation is that which will lead to greatest holiness and eternity with Him in heaven. Our idea is often more earthbound. ...read more

In Part 4 of this series, Kristina Glicksman looks at the times when God doesn't seem to be speaking clearly and what that means for discernment. ...read more

Discerning your vocation: one-time deal or lifelong adventure? Join Kristina Glicksman in an exploration of Vocation Myth #3. ...read more

Read about Vocation Myth #2 in which Kristina Glicksman discusses whether or not laypeople should have access to spiritual direction. ...read more

There are a lot of myths about vocations. Read this first part of Kristina Glicksman's new series to find out the truth about vocation and discernment. ...read more