Women Talking: A Model of Discernment
The film "Women Talking" by Sarah Polley offers a model for community discernment, whereby the lived faith of the women informs a life-changing decision.
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The Spiritual Practice of Discernment
Have you ever asked yourself: how does spiritual discernment work, practically? What are the signposts? How can I feel God’s subtle nudge?
Writing as Prayer, Discernment, and Vocation
Can writing be a tool of discernment and a form a prayer? In this podcast episode, Carol Davis Younger shares her vocation to be a writer in and for the Church.
Invited to Mission at Edgewood Church
Think of a significant calling in your life. Who invited you to explore that calling? And what role did church play (if any) in that invitation?
Treasure in Clay Jars Retreat
The Communities of Calling Initiative held a “Treasure in Clay Jars” virtual retreat, which centered on the metaphor of pottery.
Good Trouble
Isaac Villegas and Weldon Nisly both got in trouble with their denomination for officiating same-sex marriages. Read their candid conversation on what they learned in the process.
The Robin
How is the robin in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe a symbol for discernment? Find out in our third excerpt from Advent in Narnia: Reflections for the Season.
The Grammar of Vocation
As part of their work in the Collegeville Institute Seminars, Kathleen Cahalan and Laura Kelly Fanucci led a retreat in Texas on November 11-13, 2016.
The Soul of Discernment
Elizabeth Liebert discusses why discernment is central to a vibrant spiritual life, the role of individuals versus systems in discernment, and what Pope Francis thinks of this spiritual practice.
When Caregiving Calls Unexpectedly
When Jane first began caring for her father-in-law, she felt like he was taking her away from her calling. Over time, she made a surprising discovery.
