How Can I Know God's Will?

by Fr. Mark Mary

Photo by Karl Fredrickson on Unsplash

Do you feel called to marriage? Maybe you felt a call to become a priest or religious? But what if you are not accepted into the seminary? Or what if your relationship ends abruptly instead of in marriage?

Today, Fr. Mark-Mary explores the reality that sometimes God's will and our desires may not align and how to navigate those frustrations when they arise.

Want more practical guidance for the spiritual life? Fr. Mark-Mary's got you covered. Check out his book "Habits for Holiness: Small Steps for Making Big Spiritual Progress"

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