The Inquiry Stage
How Do You Know What God Wishes for You?The Inquiry stage is the first step in the discernment process, a time for you to gather information about the monastic life in general and St. Scholastica Monastery in particular if you are interested in becoming a Duluth Benedictine. During this time of initial discernment we encourage single Catholic women to get in touch with us, to visit us, to talk with us about our lives as Benedictines. We expect that you would be at least 21 years old, without dependents.
And if you aren’t yet 21, we certainly hope you will begin the discernment process by getting in touch with us, by staying in touch with us, by letting us help you in whatever way we can as you discern where God is leading you. During this inquiry stage you would continue to ask the guidance of the Holy Spirit as you read articles and books to deepen your knowledge about Benedictine life and Benedictine values. Perhaps you could make a retreat at our Monastery or visit at a time best for you. And if what you learn speaks to your heart, if what you hear is an echo of God’s call, if in discernment with the Vocation Director you believe you should take the next step, we would invite you to request affiliation with our Benedictine Community. |
