Discern a Call
 
  • Do you long for something more, a something that you try to fill with your current studies, job or relationships and still they are not enough?
 
  • Are you passionate about your relationship with God and all our “dear neighbors” in the world?
 
  • Do you desire to deepen your relationship with God through a life of prayer, community, self-emptying love and courageous risk-taking with other women who share similar values?
 
  • Do you feel both attracted to and terrified at the thought of religious life, wondering perhaps, why God would call you of all people?
 
 Steps to Discerning God’s Call
 
 
For more information about the Sisters of Saint Joseph or if you would like to visit our Motherhouse, please email S. Kathy Claflin, SSJ at kclaflin@ssjphila.org or call at 215-248-7236.
 

Resources

Blog:

SSJ Candidate Colleen Gibson  Wandering in Wonder

Books:                

Discerning the Will of God  Timothy M. Gallagher, OMV

Inner Compass  Margaret Silf

 

House of Discernment:

            Elizabeth House

 

Websites:

VocationGuide.org

VocationMatch.com

BustedHalo.com

 

“I know well the plans I have in mind for you,” says the Lord, “plans for peace and not disaster, reserving a future full of hope for you. Then when you call to me, and come and pray to me, I will listen to you. When you seek me, you shall find me, when you seek me with all your heart, I will let you find me…”                                                   Jeremiah 29:11-14

 

“There is no guarantee that God will act in a certain way toward someone trying to live a good life. One plants one’s feet firmly in midair and marches on in faith, hope, and trust. The only verification we get is continued peace and joy on the journey.”       William A. Barry

 

“Live out your life with one desire only: to be always what God wants you to be, in nature, grace, and glory for time and for eternity.”                                                         CSSJ Maxim 73