1. Do you have a deep interest in Christianity / the Catholic faith?
 Anything that has to do with God and the faith is important to me.
 The zeal to live and share God’s love is something that won’t lie dormant within me.
 My closest friends also tend to be those with deep religious convictions.

2. Do you feel a real need today for men to dedicate themselves completely to God?
 Yes, there is a need and value when men dedicate themselves completely to God.
 Celibacy is a good thing because it frees a man to devote himself completely to God.
 If a person chooses celibacy for the kingdom of God, he is giving up the good of marriage for a greater good.

3. The possibility of religious life keeps coming back to my mind.
 No matter what’s going on in my social life, or the job I have, the idea of religious life keeps popping back into my mind.
 When I see a priest or religious brother, I sometimes think about what it would be like for me to become one.
 I think my talents and gifts could be used for the good of the Church.

4. I feel attracted to serving God and others.
 The idea of serving God and his people are the things that bring me a deep sense of joy.
 I’m active in the parish choir, serving at the altar or in some work of charity.
 In addition to Sunday Mass, I sometimes attend daily Mass, or other services.

5. It’s scary but thrilling at the same time.
 I’m somewhat fearful about a calling to religious life. But it’s exciting at the same time.
 Seeing a religious, I’ve sometimes thought, 'Maybe I could be good at that.'
 Sometimes I envision myself living as a friar and doing good works such as teaching, administering parishes, or ministering in some other way.

6. Other signs seem to point in the direction of religious life.
 The vows of poverty, chastity, obedience, and the Mercedarian’s fourth vow of giving one’s life in exchange for that of another might be difficult, but don’t seem out of the question for me.
 The thought of living with other religious could be an opportunity to develop deep, life-long friendships.
  Family, friends or co-workers have said, 'You’d make a good religious.'

7. When I pray about this idea, it brings a peace within me.
 I have prayed for guidance about my calling in life.
 I have been seeking the advice of a good spiritual director, or others, such as my parents.
 In prayer, God seems to speak to me in a positive way about religious life.

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