First of all ... patience!

If you are not clear about your vocation, then what can you do? Let’s say you are working or studying – how can you make the most of this time? How can you listen more and let God work in your life more? You cannot force things; and you should be patient. Perhaps the Lord does not want to give you an answer now, and you just need to live your ordinary life as faithfully as you can. But if you are serious about discerning your vocation, then there are certain things you can do. Here are some tips.

Give your life to God

Just say to him, perhaps in your own words, ‘I am completely yours, I give you everything. I will do whatever you ask of me. I give you all my fears and doubts. Show me your will, and I will follow it. I am yours’. Say this as a prayer, and really mean it. This is the only way you will find true freedom; and only if you are free can he call you. He will not let you down; he won’t ask you to do something that is wrong for you, or that you are unable to fulfil. All he wants is your willingness and openness. This is the first and most fundamental part of being a Christian; and it’s the first and most basic part of discovering your vocation. If you can’t say it, you will always be fighting or missing something. This is simply the prayer of the Our Father: ‘Thy will be done’. We just need to mean it when we say it.

Live your Catholic Faith

Make sure you are living the basics that any Catholic should be living: Going to Mass each Sunday; praying each day; trying to keep the commandments; going to confession regularly; loving your neighbour as best you can. Now and then you may be able to get to Mass during the week as well as Sunday; or visit a Catholic Church and pray in front of the Blessed Sacrament.