“Poco a Poco:” How to Take Little Steps on the Journey of Discernment (feat. Sr. Maria Regina S.V.)

What is God calling you to do with your life? How can you practically know His desire for YOU?
Today Sr. Maria Regina, S.V. the Vocations Director for the Sisters of Life, returns for part 3 of this series on discernment to offer some practical tips on how to properly discern God's will for your life. (This is the final video in 3 Part series on discernment.)
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[@canisrah]

Can I observe - they look at each other in the course of this video with what I perceive to be genuine love. They look at each other with love. And, rarity of rarities, I don't question for a second the purity, the fraternal nature of that love. It's quite beautiful. Just to watch; to say nothing of the primary message (however beautiful) they are communicating. The beauty of how they interact is quite disarming and endearing. And desirable - in the sense that I would like to have that with those around me; however impossible it may seem.

[@jeannettewilliams6086]

I love the way Fr. Mark Mary looks at his guests with focused attention and respect and just lets them talk. He hardly speaks when he has a guest, and only asks a couple questions to draw out more. Bravo, Father! Everyone (myself included) should listen to people with rapt attention, without thinking of the next thing to say.

[@jeneralmattel8850]

Thinking about every door that's been shut, windows that were locked and tears cried out of frustration, all led me to this moment. I trust in The Lord. Everything is His Will. I am where I am supposed to be because He has led me here.

[@BlueProphet7]

Powerful. Use this moment to do good for yourself and others.

[@AbbyElizabeth03]

I really struggle just staying in the moment. I’m always so stressed about what I’m going to do next. Uncertainty is so terrifying and it takes me out of the present. It’s really hard. Not discerning alone has been my saving grace. With people surrounding me supporting me and loving me, I’m able to see clearer.

[@jmkm333]

This is so good, thank you. I’m currently waiting in the vulnerability and it’s hard. I do believe it’s a season of trust and letting go. I’m not very patient and He knows that lol. God bless you both.

[@alexanderbrown2717]

1 corinthians 15 1-4 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

[@god1stfamily2nd33]

"The love of you heart is unique, you have been made to give it in a particular way" Yes

[@e11ep]

I LOVE the fact that they both are adorned with their habits(garments)

[@dzevelalucy]

When we fall, he is always there to pick us up. I must confess that waiting at one point can be tempting and frustrating

[@vf6068]

From my experience, God builds me up one step at a time. He knows His plan for me is the best thing for me. Through hardship, trust God. Even at the darkest time, take one step at a time, God builds us up as long as we trust Him and really do our best for the work assigned to us at that moment.

[@tomvecchione3475]

Sr. Maria Regina is awesome! You too Fr. Mark-Mary!

[@dwong9289]

Sister Maria is great. I thank you guys for this advice. Ave Maria.

[@mazikode]

Wow this was beautiful thank you Fr Mark Mary and Sr. That freedom is so beautiful when you retell your own vocation story. There is so much freedom in discerning your vocation. God bless you.

[@johnzweifler8398]

Thank you so much for this…..your words and gentle explanation are a gift to my heart from God!

[@Leafisa]

For me. When God close a Door, He also close all doors and window. At a period of my life, God will not even open a single gap. I began to understand why. We always say, the Lord’s Prayer, at the end part “and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.” Sometime, a door or window will result in us falling into temptation. I thank God for all the Doors and Windows that was closed. Because I wasn’t ready to face whatever I might faced. My God is true and keep to his word. I thank God for all the closed opportunities. Now That, I had grown in faith, some doors began to open, new job careers, new friendships.

[@god1stfamily2nd33]

Thats sounds so fun like friendship and stuff

[@hannahbrown7334]

this is beautiful. thank you.

[@joelj3515]

“Jesus promises us a lamp unto our feet, not a crystal ball into the future.” - Max Lucado

[@god1stfamily2nd33]

Looool

[@popcorn43]

I love her suggested questions - How have you made my heart to love? What shape is my love meant to take?

[@usafan1115]

I love that Sr Maria Regina referenced Lord of the Rings and Sound of Music. Thank you for this video.

[@chefwellness]

Sr Regina Mary has a fabulous speaking voice

[@anitamartin5122]

"Be Still and know that I am."

[@megana.4413]

Solid practical advice! And both of you - cuties! : )

[@childofgod6706]

WOW this one is the best video yet You guys are the best.

[@mazikode]

Such a wonderful closing message..take courage. God bless you...thank you

[@cbrackett7042]

Love you both!!! Sister YOU ARE A SHINING LIGHT! You have struck a cord in my soul. Thank you for your words of encouragement. GOD BLESS YOU BOTH ❤ ✝️

[@matthewolson1684]

Man I needed this. It reaffirmed a lot of things I was cobtenplating at s. D. So prayers would be nice that I correctly start that bigger step towards monastic life.

[@msantos545]

This series has been most helpful to me. And the timing is perfect! Thank you!

[@kram666]

I completely lost all my faith at the start off this year. This video has helped re ignite my spirit. God bless you both 🙏 ❤

[@Richie016]

thanks to Sr. Maria Regina, S.V. for preaching on discernment.

[@hildelautenhalvorsen9141]

It must be so relaxing hanging out man and woman when you know the other one definitely has no other intensions than having good brotherhood and friendship. :)

[@edwinml9860]

Take courage ! Take heart!!

[@wreloise1]

Thank you ….Congratulations to the New Converts May we continue with developing our prayer lives and learning more about Catholicism Exciting to see the plan God has for each one of us🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾

[@monicabagonamarkande]

So beautiful! Thank you so much!❤❤❤

[@TheFunfolks]

Take time to enjoy 'the Next Step' ! Then take 'the Next Step !

[@gisellalalli2236]

Beautiful. Thank you!

[@AK-mf2up]

Thank you Fr Mark for restoring faith in miracles.

[@giarose6493]

She is adorable

[@god1stfamily2nd33]

"The entire church is grateful for that bishops (no)" Woahhh Thats a good line

[@eleanorsplace-alternativel9896]

Thank you so much for your video. I am hoping to become a Catholic I just pray I'm good enough 🙏 I have to be patient and wait

[@carolmammina3061]

Know that you are a child of God--absolutely you are good enough.

[@carolmammina3061]

it feels like they are saints. Maybe I exaggerate, but the innocence and the love just is everywhere between them.

[@user-tp7mc5hi4n]

Love it.

[@ivanna5630]

Thank you so much!

[@agatawokulska8600]

Thank you

[@god1stfamily2nd33]

It looks so nice their, it doesnt look chaotic

[@bijoumarjoyeria7901]

Thank you! Gos Bless

[@carlosantoniotabernilla]

so helpful !!

[@Eternallyhopeful7788]

Very good discussion!! ❤❤❤

[@sofiamorgan3378]

soooo good!!! perfect timing

[@bielsabas4407]

This spoke to the heart. Thank you.

[@gogogolyra1340]

Abandonment to divine providence is like going on a grand adventure with God

[@leejennifercorlewayres9193]

😁 Yes!!!

[@god1stfamily2nd33]

Oh really

[@peteyboyexpress7402]

Wow, you know a message is good when u have to pause, rewind, and play back several times. Great 3 videos Fr. Mark and Sr. Maria, I hope and pray for more to come!!! God bless and take Courage!!!

[@U2_Psalm_40]

I so needed to hear this...THANK YOU!

[@mitch8235]

Take courage indeed. Thank you!

[@baldoII]

You let Him reach us sooooo well ❤️

[@lakiamonet]

Amen

[@SBL19681]

Thank you in advance God bless! Fr Peter, my spiritual director sent this…(Maddalena is 3 months old) Please pray for my Grand niece So we met with the grand rapids neurologist today. He had 2 concerns & priorities. Number 1 we need to get the hydrocephalus treated asap. Number 2..after that is done we need to address the 2 abnormalities from the ultrasound. First abnormality, There are 2 structures that were not seen so it could mean they are not there/underdeveloped/or ultrasound missed them. If missing or underdeveloped these parts of the brain deal with hormone regulation so we'd have to get in touch with an endocrinologist and have a prevention plan setup up with him or her because it could lead to retardation or another type of mental disorder. And the second one is the schizocephalic deformity where it looks like a slice of her brain is damaged, this could but may not lead to epilepsy and/or seizures. So keep in mind she may be perfectly fine after the surgery still but our neurologist is going to have some tests run after her recovery to make sure we are prepared for what could happen to prevent any retardation or damage. Its a lot to take in and jelena and I are really just trusting in Jesus on this and that maddalena is in his hands. Nevertheless it is difficult and not what we expected on top of the hydrocephalus. Please keep us in your prayers and feel free to share our story.

[@sug1733]

I will pray for Maddalena 🙏

[@LCccce6]

I will pray for her and your family 🙏

[@johnzweifler8398]

Thank you for the couragio!!

[@davidcole333]

Sister Maria Regina thank you so much.

[@leonardodasilvagarcia673]

This video is amazing! It answered some questions that I had for a long time. God sent me this video! 🙏

[@DrownedinDesigner]

I don’t think a no is a yes; however I think our lords will is more important ❤️‍🔥

[@evangelinehoke5512]

Thank you for this video, love your explanations. God please bring me the gift of patience

[@williamckama8470]

🌺🌺🌺

[@marthakwiecinski5914]

Thank you!! This one is great because it answers the questions and worries that I keep having. The feeling/thought/lie that I always need to be productive or busy or else I'm wasting time.. thank you for reaffirming that time is not wasted if I can give it to God!

[@juliestewart5707]

Thank you for your ministry. We’ve been blessed with a closer relationship with God through your work. Praise God! Also the Sisters of Life are such a blessing. Your conversations bring such joy. Truly, you’re a blessing.

[@mrss4328]

God knows when I’m ready to receive and yet he’s the only one who can make me ready to receive whatever it is he has me to do or know? The question becomes -am I such a mess, do I need so much reconstruction over so many years? Life feels short and unconstructive or long on waiting but fruitless.

[@EDTS_0]

I don’t think he’s the one that makes your ready, he gives you the prompting to go out and find what it is he is telling you to find, and will let you find it when you are ready

[@giarose6493]

💯🙏💯🙏💯💯

[@theadventuresofedlucille]

😂 thank you 🙏🏼❤️

[@giarose6493]

Divine Mercy chaplet 3 o’clock

[@manuelvargas467]

Pray of me father and sister 🙏 🛐😇

[@cnam1258]

Sound of Music = one of the greatest movies ever. But the Mother Superior said the door/window line first, not Maria.

[@Kokplimddd]

Sister Marie, I get these bad thoughts in my head but its not even mine, and I'm not struggling? What is this stuff?

[@ansond6372]

Does our Father ever make our hearts to not love?

[@clintonharvey-olivier3660]

it is, sometimes frustrating... when you start to put things together, from what you have experienced, on the journey, that the Lord has taken you on... but, the next step that He shows you, is in a different direction, then the way "you" have planned... but, that a me thing, lol... He knows the way, trust Him...

[@giarose6493]

Remove evil

[@simonslater9024]

The hardest thing is to know if God is saying WAIT or NO! Please watch the warning or illumination of conscience by Christine Watkins. Then The Papacy can NOT be destroyed. Then Don’t call protestant’s Christian. Then Following Padre Pio! God bless. Praise Jesus and Mary always!!! Ps please say a little prayer for Erin May and me,thanks.

[@giarose6493]

Me addiction

[@trump24trump]

Pokito a pokito

[@alexanderbrown2717]

1 corinthians 15 1-4 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

[@andraskewes5804]

spend your wait time in service to Jesus - pray for others, volunteer, this is an opportunity for service.

[@adrianortegarojas1920]

About Adriàn Ortega Rojas, Vocational for The Priesthood in The Work of The Church, talk about The Process of The Vocation of Religious Life, We should persevere, The Process of Discernment is A Process of Time, We Should Surrender Ourselves to The God of Life, God Almighty Father, sincerely Adriàn Ortega Rojas of God Almighty Father

[@mariagarciasilva4124]

Difficult to implement, may God give us the courage and grace to hear and understand his voice ❤️‍🩹. We are not alone, God is present even if we don’t seem to see it. Thank you so much for this, I needed it too. ❤️‍🩹🙏🏻

[@fabiotuan5206]

JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY AND PATH! Wake up catholic's Praying to mary, saints, patron saints is part of your tradition/ culture. It's not scriptural! POWER IS IN JESUS ALONE!

[@PolymorphicPenguin]

There is a lot that Catholics and Protestants disagree about, but we believe in the same Jesus. As a fellow Protestant, praying to saints is foreign to my experience, but I've been told it's basically just asking a holy person to talk to God on your behalf. Catholics and Protestants need to stick together because we both go through a lot of the same spiritual struggles.

[@seraphim___j]

They are in love with eachother.

[@jeneralmattel8850]

Please don't be inappropriate. We all love each other as brothers and sisters. I don't know you, but I love you. He commanded it. 💜🙏👑