Young People and Discernment of Vocations According to the Teachings of Saint John Paul II

• Authors: Kamau Karanja Peter , Ikpe Remigius , Kitonga Daniel M.
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

Many young men and women are often confused when it comes to choosing their vocations and careers. According to Pope John Paul II in PastoresDaboVobis, “Each Christian vocation comes from God and is God’s gift. However, it is never bestowed outside of or independently of the Church. Instead it always comes about in the Church and through the Church a luminous and living reflection of the mystery of the Blessed Trinity.” What churches are doing with youth is commendable. Pope John Paul II earned the confidence of young people because he took them seriously. They sensed that he understood their concerns. He challenged them to give their lives to Christ. He appealed to their high ideals, inviting them to take a lead in the New Evangelization. Amidst the contemporary challenges facing young people, it would be appropriate to find ways of helping youth discern God’s call in their daily struggles. This implies learning to discern God’s voice hidden in the chaos of other worldly voices. The worldly allurements seem to have a great impact amongst youth. They therefore require some guidance from their parents and spiritual leaders in order for them to make the right decisions. This article looks at how Pope John Paul II treated the issue of vocational discernment among young people.

Keywords

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John Paul II; Vocation; Discernment; Young People

• Publisher: Uniwersytet Papieski Jana Pawła II w Krakowie
• Journal: The Person and the Challenges. The Journal of Theology, Education, Canon Law and Social Studies Inspired by Pope John Paul II
• Year: 2020
• Volume: 11
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 91-106

Contributors

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Kamau Karanja Peter

• Tangaza University College, Kenya Catholic University of Eastern Africa

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Ikpe Remigius

• Tangaza University College, Kenya Catholic University of Eastern Africa

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Kitonga Daniel M.

• Tangaza University College, Kenya Catholic University of Eastern Africa

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Identifiers

DOI

10.15633/pch.3752