Discernment Resources

June 24, 2025

Discernment begins as a still, small voice in the heart, a prompting from God to enter the adventure of life with Him. Throughout the centuries, the Church and holy men and women have provided resources to assist in the discernment journey, that each person might grow in his or her ability to know the will of God and do it.


Here are some resources that we have found to be helpful:

BOOKS

Discerning Religious Life by Mother Clare Matthias, CFR

And You are Christ’s by Fr. Thomas Dubay

Anything by Mother Mary Francis, PCC

Discerning the Will of God by Fr. Timothy Gallagher

The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander

Be Healed by Dr. Bob Schuchts

The Cantata of Love by Fr. Blaise Arminjon

Jesus the Bridegroom by Dr. Brant Pitre

Interior Freedom by Fr. Jacques Phillipe

He Leads, I Follow: The Life of Mother Maria Theresia Bonzel by Fr. Lothar Hardick, OFM

CHURCH DOCUMENTS

Vita Consecrata

Essential Elements

Redemptionis Donum

Perfectae Caritatis

Mulieris Dignitatem

PODCASTS

How to NOT discern your vocation (with Mother Natalia) - Pints with Aquinas

How to Discern God’s Will and Your Vocation - Pints with Aquinas

Discernment of Spirits with Fr. Boniface Hicks - Abiding Together

Discerning Hearts - Catholic Podcasts

Friends of the Bridegroom with Fr. John Burns and Sr. Miriam James Heidland - Restore the Glory

Renewal of Religious life with Fr. John Burns - Abiding Together

WEBSITES

CMSWR Website

Friends of the Bridegroom

Mary’s Garden Resource Hub

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