Understanding Vocation and Discernment

What should one first consult when discerning their vocation?

• Their loves (what they love)

• Their friends' opinions

• Their fears

• Their skills

How often does the speaker suggest making use of the sacrament of confession?

• Once a week

• Once a month

• Once a year

• Whenever needed

What does the speaker suggest is a sign that God is purifying your desires?

• Feeling no desire

• Desiring only material things

• Wanting to leave everything

• Growing in your passions

What does the speaker say about pursuing passions?

• They distract from true vocation

• They should be avoided

• They are essential for discovering vocation

• They are irrelevant to vocation

According to the speaker, what should not be the primary consideration in choosing a vocation?

• Personal happiness

• Perceived superiority of the vocation

• Community needs

• God's call

What is a key aspect of vocational discernment, according to the speaker?

• Avoiding suffering

• Immediate decision-making

• Achieving high honors

• Patience

What does the speaker say about making decisions in discernment?

• It should be avoided until certainty is achieved

• It is necessary to step out and make one

• It should be based solely on logic

• It should always be delayed

What does the speaker say about being attracted to the habit in religious life?

• It can be a legitimate call

• It is a superficial reason

• It should be ignored

• It is the most important factor

How does the speaker describe the relationship with Jesus in the context of vocation?

• As a temporary arrangement

• As a distant admiration

• As a spousal relationship

• As a business partnership

What does 'eschatological signs' refer to in the context of religious life?

• Signs of the end times

• Daily routines of the religious

• The habits worn by religious people

• The architectural design of religious places