What Is Discernment?

Discerning, making decisions, figuring out what we are called to, and choosing between different directions in life can be a challenge. We invited Sister Mary McDevitt, IHM, a spiritual director and retreat guide, to provide an overview to what discernment is and some practical ways that we can engage in discernment.
A Nun's Life

Can an "A-HA!" moment point me in the direction of my vocation?

https://traffic.libsyn.com/anunslife/RNC-AS146-Sep-05-2013-SP-aha-moment.mp3
Podcast Recorded:

This Random Nun Clip is from our Motherhouse Road Trip with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Hear the full podcast at AS146.

How can I hear what the Holy Spirit is saying to me?

https://traffic.libsyn.com/anunslife/RNC-AS146-sep-05-2013-SP-discernment-advice.mp3
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A listener asks the Big Question: How can a person discern the movement of the Holy Spirit? The Nuns discuss!

Young woman looks out at the sunset, thinking.

Can you offer discernment advice from religious life to people considering other life commitments, like marriage?

https://traffic.libsyn.com/anunslife/RNC-PWTS-aug-29-2013-SND-Toledo-general-discernment-advice.mp3
Podcast Recorded:

This audio clip is from our Motherhouse Road Trip visit with the Sisters of Notre Dame-Toledo Province.

Any advice for discerning God's call when the path ahead is really unclear?

https://traffic.libsyn.com/anunslife/RNC-PWTS731-aug-26-2013-discernment-advice.mp3
Podcast Recorded:

In this Random Nun Clip, we talk with Sister Maribeth Howell, OP, about the winding path of discernment. Hear more clips from our visit with the Adrian Dominican sisters on the Motherhouse Road Trip page.