The Spiritual Practice of Discernment December 21, 2021 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment 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 November 23, 2021 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment 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 September 28, 2021 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment 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 November 20, 2020 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment The Communities of Calling Initiative held a “Treasure in Clay Jars” virtual retreat, which centered on the metaphor of pottery.
Good Trouble December 11, 2017 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment 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 December 15, 2016 By Heidi Haverkamp Leave a Comment 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 December 2, 2016 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment 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 June 9, 2016 By Elisabeth Kvernen 1 Comment 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 July 30, 2015 By Laura Kelly Fanucci Leave a Comment 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.
Embodying Christ in Every Context, Part Two October 13, 2014 By Janel Kragt Bakker Leave a Comment "What my various vocations have called forth in me is to help people interpret their lives... to know where the spirit is moving and to be accountable for that knowledge." — John Lewis
