Discerning the Priesthood
What is Discernment?
Discernment comes from a Latin word ‘discernere’ which means ‘to separate.’ When one is “discerning a vocation,” it means they are taking time apart to listen to Jesus in order to hear his voice.
When one experiences the unique and personal love of Jesus, desires begin to grow within his/her heart. These desires grow over time and begin to direct the individual’s life. To discern, then, is to ‘separate’ this deep holy desire from the many other desires of life and choose to follow the voice of Jesus, the good shepherd.”
