www.vocation.com - I feel pulled both toward a vocation to the priesthood

	Davi asks: Hi Father! Hi, Father! I am in deep doubt about my vocation: I do not know which way I need to go. Inside my heart I feel Jesus calling me to live my life as a priest, but on the other hand, I feel the will to build a family when I take a look at girls. I have already asked my Lord for a signal, but till now I have not noticed any, and since I am 23, I think it is time to decide!!! Please give me your advice or one direction. Thanks a lot. Davi
	Dear Davi, You have two feelings or attractions within your heart. One is natural and normal, and was placed in our human nature by God - the beautiful vocation of human love and forming a family. The other is supernatural, also placed in our souls by God, and it is a different type of love in which we give ourselves to help souls, take away their sins, enlighten and help their lives with God's word and the Eucharist, bringing them hope, joy and consolation, making it possible for them to gain heaven. You feel the tug of these two loves. Now you have to decide which it is that you are going to give yourself to. I would not look for any more sign than the fact that your heart often turns to the priesthood, despite the other attractions. You now need to speak to a priest who knows you well, and see if there is any sign that God may NOT be calling you. If there isn't, it may be simply a question of generosity and decision. God bless,


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