Choices of the Heart Retreat - 2008
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Vocation
People often ask about how to discern, how to come to a decision when considering life choices. Here are some tips given at a Vincentian workshop that include some helpful points:
STEPS IN VINCENTIAN DISCERNMENTI. Imitation of Jesus Christ
A. What would Jesus do in this situation? In these circumstances?
B. How does this decision help me to better service others?
C. How does this decision affect my own self-aggrandizement?
II. Unrestrictive Readiness
A. Am I willing to let go of my prejudices?
B. Am I willing to step outside my preconceived plan?
C. Am I willing to give up control?
D. Am I willing to accept a "yes" or a "no"?
III. Significance of Events
A. What are the subjective/objective facts? Events? Feelings?
B. How is God speaking through events?
C. How is God speaking through people? Authority?
IV. The Decision
A.Is the decision reasonably clear?
B. Is it rooted in peace?
C. Is the decision just?
D. Is the decision compassionate?
E. If these conditions are met, ACT...and do not look back.
F. If there is not reasonable certainty, it is not time to decide.
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