Carmels in Communion
Discerning Your Vocation
"Is God calling me to be a Carmelite nun?"
Do you find yourself asking this question? Does the thought of "What if?" keep recurring in your mind like a Last Song Syndrome (LSS)? Does the thought of becoming a Carmelite nun pursue you like a persistent lover?
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Vocation comes from the latin word, "vocare," meaning "to call." The God who called the prophet Elijah to a sacred encounter with Him on Mount Horeb; St. Teresa to walk the way of perfection; St. John of the Cross to ascend the heights of Mount Carmel, and St. Therese of the Child Jesus to be love in the heart of the Church continues to call.
Like a persistent lover, God continues to pursue. You only need to be still, silent and to listen to His voice in your heart to know if He is calling you. You need to discern if indeed, God is calling you to be a Carmelite nun.​
Practical Aids in Discernment
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1. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you in your discernment.
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2. Find a good Spiritual Director
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3. Attend daily Mass
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4. Pray the rosary and take Mary as your guide
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5. Read and meditate on the Readings of the day
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6. Devote a regular time for prayer
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7. Develop a love for silence and solitude
8. Journal your insights and reflections on the leadings of the Holy Spirit
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9. Read books, listen to podcasts, and watch videos of the lives of Carmelite saints
10. Search, visit a Carmelite Monastery, and inquire​
DESIRE.
DISCERN.
DECIDE.
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