...supporting the pastors, clergy, coordinators of
youth and young adult ministry and the parish communities of the Archdiocese of Newark, NJ.
- EXAMEN FOR LIFE DURING COVID-19 (daily Examen guide)
- What is 'discernment' really?
- Discernment: How can I learn God's Will for me?
- Discernment tools by the USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)
- Blessed is She, How to Find a Spiritual Director
- Dr. Peter Kreeft, Discernment
Videos and Audios
- Ascencion Presents Fr. Mark-Mary, CFR "Struggling to Hear God's Voice"
- Ascencion Presents Fr. Mike Schmitz on "Discernment 101", "4 Helpful Rules for Discernment", and "Letting God take His Time"
- Ascencion Presents Jackie and Bobby, "What Helped Us Discern God's Will"
- The Word on Fire Show, "How to Discern God's Will for Your Life" (audio)
- The Word on Fire Show, "How to Discern the Spirits"
Pages with a Variety of Resources
- Catholic Apostolic Center Vocational Discernment Resources
- Blessed is She Best Books + Resources on Discernment
- Vision Vocation Network (they even have a VISION Vocation Match!)
- An Ignatian Framework for Making a Decision
- Aleteia, St. Ignatius’ 8 rules for the discernment of spirits
- Prayers for Discernment, Diocese of Manchester
- USCCB, Following Christ in the Holy Spirit: Discernment of the Holy Spirit
- Blessed is She, How to Find a Spiritual Director
- LoyolaPress, Discernment: Making Inspired Choices
Videos and Audios
- DiscerningHearts YouTube channel and Podcast
- “What is an Examen”-The Daily Prayer of Discernment: The Examen Prayer w/ Fr. Timothy Gallagher
- The Jesuit Post, Praying with the Examen | Ask Iggy
- Reunion Oakville, "The Daily Examen" (audio guide through the Examen)
Books
- The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius by St. Ignatius of Loyola
- What Does God Want?: A Practical Guide to Making Decisions by Fr. Michael Scanlan, TOR
- Pray, Decide, and Don't Worry: Five Steps to Discerning God's Will by Jackie Angel
- Office for Priestly Vocations, Archdiocese of Newark
- Newark Priest has resources, a blog, events, and more.
- Newark Priest video channel.
- Discerning Religious Life
Archdiocese of Newark
- Office for Vocations in Religious Life
- A list of religious orders in the Archdiocese of Newark.
- A list of religious communities in the Archdiocese of Newark.