She knew that she was free to choose either and that she was to choose the one that most fulfilled her deepest desires. She chose religious life and still feels, after twenty years, that this is her vocation for life. These two examples indicate that the journey to discovering our life vocation can be twisty indeed. Moreover, they suggest that it is helpful to have a companion or guide with us on our journey. We look for someone who is wise in these matters and with whom we can discuss all the concerns that we have about our vocation.
Vocation comes from the Latin word for call or calling.
It implies that there is an action from God who is beyond ourselves that is beckoning and calling to us. In a sense, we cannot deny this activity. We respond to it by answering yes or no. To ignore it is to answer no. Our belief is that God calls each one of us to do some good in this world.