by Fr. Boniface Copelin, O.S.B., prior and vocation director at Saint Gregory’s Abbey
Have you heard about the largest and fastest growing religious order in the Church today? It’s called the Little Brothers and Sisters of Perpetual Discernment. It’s a joke. But, in many senses not really. These are young people between the ages of 18 and 40 who are seeking, and seeking, and seeking their vocation in life.
They pray a great deal. They talk to every priest and sister and brother they meet. They spend hours and hours searching the internet for their ideal (job, religious community, church vocation, or potential spouse). They are always searching. They are always seeking, but they never seem to choose.
What resources are available for these young people?
Saint Gregory’s Abbey in Shawnee is offering one option, a day of reflection: “Speak Lord, Your Servant is Listening.” Its focus will be to offer young men and women the opportunity to pray, gather tools for their spiritual toolkit geared toward discernment, and give them practical assistance as they discern what God has in store for them – whether it is marriage, religious life, priesthood or single life. Most importantly, attendees will have the opportunity to meet other people who also are discerning.
The session is Oct. 27 at Saint Gregory’s Abbey. Lunch is provided and there is no cost to attend. To register, e-mail [email protected] or call the retreat office at (405) 878-5656. The day begins with Mass at 9 a.m. and ends with Holy Hour and Benediction at 3 p.m.
Fr. Boniface Copelin is prior and vocation director at Saint Gregory’s Abbey.