Data-Driven Discernment
Fr. Mike says that figuring out God’s will for you is sometimes a process of gathering data, so you can come closer to the answer you’re looking for.
The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast
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Show Notes
Who would have thought algebra and data could be the key to discernment?
Fr. Mike explains that the discernment journey isn’t always about having this epiphany moment where your life’s purpose immediately becomes clear to you.
Figuring out what God’s will is for you sometimes requires a step-by-step process where you gather data, so you can come closer to the answer you’re looking for.
That’s how Fr. Mike found his vocation as a priest.
It required a lot prayer, time in adoration, talking with others, and visits to seminaries. Only once he gathered enough data to be able to “solve for x” was he certain that the priesthood was the right choice.