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James	Wednesday, 25. February 2009, 23:09
James Posts: 1,108 Group: Members Member #54 Joined: January 13, 2007	2. We are all called to serve the Gospel. How do I discern my calling? In what ways can I build up the kingdom of God? This verse struck me. We are called to serve the gospel !!. How do I discern my calling ? I think many people may never discern. Will it be found in reading the gospels, going to mass and attending the sacraments or is it all more subtle and the inward voice that whispers. Take for example, one has decided that marriage is the calling, preconceived ideas about the future - three children I think - two girls and a boy - best schools - good jobs. Yes, I will do it properly and my children will a fine example of good upbringing. That is my calling. Then the first child is born deformed and the calling gives way to anger and frustration. I have done everything right and look what has happened. All sorts of emotions fester for years under the surface - when all the time the real calling was to look after and love a deformed child. As Leonard Cohen wrote - "watch for the cracks , that's where the light gets in." Edited by James, Thursday, 26. February 2009, 02:12.


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