Lauren is one the students considering a year long volunteer program to help her discern where she ultimately wants to be in life. So I thought this awesome Fr. Jim Martin book would provide her with some help. And if you’re one of the people considering Lauren for your volunteer program: Don’t blow it! She’s …
Tag Archive: Discernment
Aug
17
Feeding Thousands with a Tiny Morsel
During my examen today, I thought about a consolation moment from today and this scripture quote came to me from this weekend’s gospel which was read at our staff meeting. “For behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.” — Luke 13:30 I was discussing this at …
Jun
14
Does Vocation Equal Happiness?
At the Collegeville institute this question took center stage for some time. I think many young people often think that living out one’s vocation means that they are happy in doing what they are doing, or worse, perhaps it means that their lives are EASY because they have found a vocation that suits them. Both …
Jun
06
How Do You Make Decisions?
I just returned from the Collegeville Institute in Minnesota where we discussed “vocation” in reference to college students. We’re not merely, talking about religious vocations to the priesthood, religious life or ministry fields. Instead we are talking about a common vocational call, or an awareness of that discerning voice within all of ourselves. We discussed …
Jan
23
Grant Peace to Desme
Oakland Athletics prospect Grant Desme is trading in his glove for a collar. So says this article.A snip: The A’s prized prospect exited the season with a head-turning presence, accompanied by a bat that produced 31 home runs and a speedy 6-foot-2 frame that stole 40 bases in Class A ball — making him the …
Oct
21
UB Students Rock!
A capacity crowd came over for dinner on the North Campus last night and a good deal of students stayed to hear lil’ ol’ me talk about discernment. Great insights were shared around the tables and I felt good about it…this was an abbreviated version of a talk I’ve been giving for the past 9 …
May
20
Today’s Inspiration: Where Will You Send Me Lord?
I’ve been humming this for about a week now and don’t really know why but I thought I’d share: Let us pray for those discerning new paths and especially for my friend Nathaniel who begins his path to the priesthood this coming September. http://feeds2.feedburner.com/GooglingGod
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Mike Hayes is an author, commentator, Campus Minister and Spiritual Director. He founded the award winning BustedHalo.com in 2001 and wrote the book Googling God with Paulist Press in 2007. Mike is currently a Campus Minister at The University at Buffalo where he serves on the staff of St Joseph University Church. He is available for speaking engagements, retreats and personal spiritual direction.
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