Discernment Resources

Discernment
Resources

Our
Viatorian Stories

In this video, hear how a few professed Viatorians came to a clear understanding of how God was inviting them to religious life with the our community.

Our Religious Life
in 3 Photos

In this playlist, five professed men reflect on the best of their religious lives by telling the stories behind three favorite photos.

#LearnToDiscern
with the Viatorians

These YouTube Shorts work through the basics of vocation, discernment, and key approaches to the prayer and reflection that make for strong discernment.

Roundtable Discussion:
Reflecting on Commitment

In this podcast episode, our Vocation Ministry Team members think back to their own discernment, formation, and profession, and how this all laid the foundation for their perpetual profession and religious lives.

Additional Articles & Videos

Read Viatorian bios on our Meet A Viatorian page.

Watch the National Religious Vocations Conference’s video series on Abundant Hope in Religious Life, which includes Br. Peter.

Thinking about religious life with the Viatorians or other communities? Try the Vocation Match survey to see what communities might be the best matches.

Uncertain about the vow of celibacy? Try this “Celibacy Quiz” to reflect further.

Want a fuller snapshot of religious life today? Flip through the Vision Vocation Guide for a slate of articles and reflections to nourish your discernment.

Viatorian Guidebooks

Just getting started with serious discernment?

Try out Exploring God’s Invitation, our starter guide to discernment.

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Thinking serious about religious life with the Clerics of St. Viator?

Try out On the Way, our intensive guide to Viatorian discernment. Reach out to Vocation Ministry to start a conversation and receive intentional accompaniment as you work through your discernment.

Thinking about Viatorian religious life?
Thinking about lay association?
Wanting support in discernment?

Reach out to the
Viatorian Vocation Ministry Team.

Text, call, or email,
and start a conversation.