Mico Mago, Jessica Ong, Angela Pike, Marella Reyes

TH 131 - T

1. Cite 3 theological insights about vocation from Martin’s article Be Who You Is and
explain its significance.

There’s a general misconception that vocation is limited to ordained ministries or

commitment to the religious life. Since the Second Vatican Council, there has been a
reconfiguration in regard to responding to a calling, whereas universality
(inclusiveness) is now applied. Everyone, regardless of profession or status, can
answer to the call to holiness.
Furthermore, true vocation is revealed through one’s desires instead of it being
found. Clear desire involves one immersing oneself in what they truly want to do, thus
succeeding in that area. Those who love what they do will have their real vocation
revealed to them.
Finally, desire leads you to discover who you are, but you must let things settle to
surpass the murk of life. This means that self-discovery, while driven by wanting, is
still a form of revelation.

2. Cite 3 theological insights about vocation from Palmer’s article Now I Become
Myself and explain its significance.

One insight is that our vocation is what we are born with; and it is up to us to
understand the clues that guide us to our vocation. Since it is something within us,
vocation is not something that can or should be determined by others. Revising
ourselves to fit the expectations of others does not lead us to our vocation.
Palmer reminds us to not only dive into doing the vocation, but there’s also a
need to understand and research deeper into it. In doing so, one is building a stronger
foundation for our values as well as potentials to reach success.
Lastly, finding our true vocation is never selfish. It allows us to find the best way
we can serve others while doing what we love to do. Finding oneself will give us a
sense of fulfilment, so much so that we will experience a desire to share this feeling
with others and find ways to act upon this.

References

Martin, James, SJ. “Be Who You Is.” The Jesuit Guide to (Almost)
Everything: 339-347.

Palmer, Parker. “Now I Become Myself.” Let Your Life Speak: 9-17.