What is a vocation?

"Find a job you love and you will never have to work a day again in your life”

That's pretty good advice! And it has stood the test of time. Those words come from Confucius in 500 BC!

Most people who hear it appreciate the wisdom that it contains.

Rather than search for a 'job you love' it's much more fruitful to discern instead your vocation in life.

A vocation in life is more than just the "job you love". A vocation is a call from God.

But God’s call is not something which can be heard with our ears. And it is unlikely that there will be a bolt of lightning from on high.

Instead, we discover our vocation through prayer and through a deep awareness of the presence of God in our lives, especially in ordinary daily events. 

Figuring out one’s vocation in life is a tough task but it is the key to answering the question, “what will I do with my life? ”

Discovering your Vocation provides tips on the process which helps one to discern a vocation.

Vocation: Witness, Love, Service

All Christians are called to holiness. At our baptism we are called to witness to the Gospel. We must then decide how this vocation is expressed in terms of how we use our God-given gifts and talents to serve others. This service of God and of others can be expressed in a variety of ways, e.g. teaching, nursing and it can be expressed through married life or celibate life.

Words of Wisdom

“If Jesus calls you, do not be afraid to respond to Him with generosity. Trust in Him and you will not be disappointed!”
Pope Benedict XVI

“When you wonder about the mystery of yourself, look to Christ, who gives you the meaning of life.

When you wonder what it means to be a mature person, look to Christ, who is the fullness of humanity.

And when you wonder about your role in the future of the world, look to Christ.”

- Blessed Pope John Paul II