Holy Orders
Discernment
For Oblates discernment is a way of life. Because our religious life is missionary we are constantly encountering new people, places, situations and challenges. To discover the call of the Lord and the direction we are to take requires constant engagement, evaluation and action within the society and church we serve. The foundation of Oblate discernment is Faith in God, the attitude of Oblate discernment is Hopeful and the goal of Oblate discernment is to responding to people’s need for salvation.
Read more at https://omilacombe.ca/become-an-oblate/discernment/
Step One: Contact The Vocation Director
If you are actively thinking about religious life or priesthood or if you’re simply curious feel free to contact the OMI Lacombe’s Vocation Director, Fr. Jarek Pachocki, OMI. He will be happy to speak with you.
Initially it is a good idea to meet and talk with a local Oblate brother or priest. He will be able to provide you with information and advice as to how to go about making a decision (the process of discernment). He will also be able to share with you his own vocation story.
When the Apostles first met Jesus and were curious about his mission, Jesus told them to come and see. With this in mind we offer a number of weekend discernment retreats throughout the year where you can talk with Oblates and others like yourself who are searching for God’s will in their lives.
If you don’t know an Oblate living near you then contact Fr. Jarek who will arrange to visit you, or have an Oblate in your area get in touch with you. Fr. Jarek is there to help you in your discernment with the aim that the best decision possible will be made both for you and the Oblate community.
Feel free to contact Fr. Jarek, OMI Lacombe’s vocation director, at any time if you would like help with beginning the process of discerning your vocation or have any questions about the whole process:
Fr. Jarek Pachocki, OMI
905 522 9828 ext. 305
vocations@omilacombe.ca