religious call
Question from maria jeca alcantara on 6/25/2008:
i am a 17 years old filipina, and when i was in grade six, i dreamed about a man who is wearing a white, long and shiny vestment and approach me when i was walking along the seashore and he said"he is calling you, answer him, he is calling you in a very special mission, don't waste time" with that i was so wondering about he said i want to cast the continuation of my dream to ask his name and origin. with that dream i was so very bothered in finding the answer in what the man has said. honestly i really do admire to the religious sisters whom assigned in our place, eventhough they had lots of possessions but still they had always the reason to become happy leaving all their problems to the almighty one! is also god is calling me in this vocation to become a religious? if ever, what should i do??
Answer by Fr. Brighenti on 6/25/2008:
Dear Maria,
A vocation should not be decided upon a dream you had, rather by serious prayer. A vocation to the Religious Life can be a wonderful thing if it is from God. May I suggest the following; first, pray to Almighty God to see where He wants you in life--a religious, married person or single--second, make a retreat with a religious community that you may be interested in joining and finally speak to your parish priest or a spiritual director to help your search for your vocation.
Sincerely, Fr. Ken
Question from maria jeca alcantara on 6/25/2008:
i am a 17 years old filipina, and when i was in grade six, i dreamed about a man who is wearing a white, long and shiny vestment and approach me when i was walking along the seashore and he said"he is calling you, answer him, he is calling you in a very special mission, don't waste time" with that i was so wondering about he said i want to cast the continuation of my dream to ask his name and origin. with that dream i was so very bothered in finding the answer in what the man has said. honestly i really do admire to the religious sisters whom assigned in our place, eventhough they had lots of possessions but still they had always the reason to become happy leaving all their problems to the almighty one! is also god is calling me in this vocation to become a religious? if ever, what should i do??
Answer by Fr. Brighenti on 6/25/2008:
Dear Maria,
A vocation should not be decided upon a dream you had, rather by serious prayer. A vocation to the Religious Life can be a wonderful thing if it is from God. May I suggest the following; first, pray to Almighty God to see where He wants you in life--a religious, married person or single--second, make a retreat with a religious community that you may be interested in joining and finally speak to your parish priest or a spiritual director to help your search for your vocation.
Sincerely, Fr. Ken
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