Are you being Called to the Divine Master Missionaries

Discerning a Calling to Religious Life

Get advice and learn more about discernment oppurtunities by contacting our vocations Animator

If you are still single and discerning a call to religious life, and particularly to a community focused on evangelization, we invite you to learn more about the life of the divine Master Missionaries. Since 1980, when we were founded by Rt. Rev. Bishop Caesar Asili, as priests and brothers, we live an authentic renewal of consecrated life in our communities. Living in obedience, without anything of our own and in chastity, we share a common life of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament and in Total Consecration to Mary Mother of God and Mother of the Church according to St. Louis Marie de Montfort.

How Do I Know If God Is Calling Me?

“You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you” (Jn 15:16).

Each of us has a vocation or a call from God, a calling to holiness of life! Therefore, every one of us should listen to God and start by asking the Lord what He wants us to do with our lives. Then, we must listen for His voice and for His inspirations as we discern what God’s will is in our lives. Some are called to give themselves entirely to God with an undivided heart and to heed His call to follow Him by entering the priesthood or the consecrated life. If you sense a desire to give more generously of yourself to Christ and to live as he lived, poor, chaste, and obedient, you should waste no time in contacting a religious order faithful to the Magisterium or your diocesan vocation office. After making contact, try to set up a visit. You should have a good idea after making a visit if that particular community or diocese is where God may be calling you to serve Him and His Church unreservedly for the salvation of souls.

Are you ready to take the first Step?

“You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you” (Jn 15:16).

Catholic men who would like more information about our community or are interested in setting up a visit, are invited to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.” The Divine Master Missionaries echoes the Pope's words in inviting young men who love the Lord and His Church and desire to serve His people to discern a vocation with us. The Church and the world need good, holy men who, founded in faith, are willing to answer the Lord's call to be signs of hope as religious priests and brothers. The Lord continues to call young people, "Come. Follow me." We pray that you may hear the Lord's call in "our steadfast witness to the gospel, the companionship we offer one another, the cheerfulness with which we serve in our mission without counting the cost, and the sincere welcome we openly offer men who join us."

When exploring a vocation to religious life or priesthood, one of the most enlightening things can be to read the vocation stories of religious priests and brothers to see how your story might resonate with theirs. Prayer is another essential, not only to express our desires to the Lord, but to listen to His invitation to us. The most important step you can take, however, is to contact our vocations Animator They can best assist you in discerning a vocation with the Divine Master Missionaries.

Discernment Tips

Learn to Hear the Call

In Scripture, we find many stories wherein God’s call was made manifest through some spectacular event, like a burning bush, an angelic messenger, or Christ Himself standing on the seashore. The reality is that our call will likely come in a much more subtle manner. Coming to an understanding of our call is a matter of discernment. It is a prayerful handling of the manifestations of God’s will that come to us through our skills and abilities, our hearts’ desires, the circumstances of our lives, and the encouragement of others. There is no set program that will lead us through discernment to a definitive answer. And yet there are steps that we can take.

1. Prepare Your Heart

Throughout our lives, the Lord stirs our hearts to reveal His Holy will for us. A key component to any Christian discernment is to attend to the heart, yet first the heart must be prepared to recognize the Holy Spirit’s movements and promptings. Before you ask God what he wants you to do with your life, you need to come to know him personally. The sacraments, prayer, and service are a few of the many ways you can grow in your relationship with God and become a true disciple of Christ. As you clear away obstacles and fears, avoiding temptations and sins. This leads to Growth in virtue, which will make you hear and respond to God’s call. Then you will be able to pray and follow God’s will in your Life.

2. Ask the Question

Often we desire to know God’s will for us, but we forget to slow down long enough to ask the question or even consider what the question is. Discernment requires that we be deliberate about the questions we ask and how we ask them. When asking God for wisdom regarding your vocation, first ask for the desire to know the answer. While knowing God’s will may seem desirable, often when it is revealed, it is intimidating or unsettling. That said, God rarely gives a complete vision of what the rest of your life will look like. More often, he shows the next step and invites us to take it. The question to ask is not if God is calling you to be a religious priest or brother, but rather if God is calling you to enter formation. When you do ask that question, focus on and pray about one path at a time. It is hard enough to hear God say yes to a single question, let alone to hear his response to a multiple-choice question.

3. Listen to God's Call

God’s response to our questions is not always quick or obvious, yet He always makes His will known to those who seek Him with sincere hearts. As you wait for an answer, have faith and trust. God’s call is not a game of hide-and-seek. God wants to reveal your vocation to you, and in his time he will do so in a recognizable way. Be willing to be silent in prayer, allowing your heart to rest in God. If possible, do so in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Give him time to work on your heart and direct it according to his will. Instead of seeking certainty, look for joy and peace. Joy is the most infallible sign of the presence of God, and our vocations will involve a deep sense of peace and fulfillment. God can also use other people to help us hear his call. Often others can see abilities and possibilities in us that we do not see. A reliable indicator of God’s call is when advice and insights from your friends, family, and mentors in faith begin to align with the movements of your heart.