What is Discernment?
Discernment is the prayerful process of seeking to understand God’s voice and discovering your vocation in life, whether it’s the priesthood or a life dedicated to service. Through reflection, prayer, and guidance from spiritual mentors, individuals open their hearts to hear God’s voice and uncover His will. This discernment involves listening to God in prayer and responding with faith, as He leads you to a deeper purpose in service to the Church.
Whether you’re called to be a diocesan priest, join a religious order, embrace a consecrated life, or start a holy marriage, discernment helps you clarify and commit to your vocation.
For a calendar of events and retreats available to young men and women, please visit, houstonvocations.com/events.
If you are discerning a call to the Priesthood click HERE to contact Fr. Richard McNeillie, Vocation Director.
Andrew Dinners
An Andrew Dinner is an evening of prayer, group sharing, and dinner with Fr. Richard McNeillie, Vocations Director and Diocesan parish priests. For young men ages 14 - 18. Optional - parents may attend.
Host parishes are needed for the following dates:
August 9 and 23
September 6
November 22
December 20
Please e-mail Ashley Jarrell (ajarrell@archgh.org) for details.
the marian dinner
The Marian Dinner is an evening of prayer, group sharing, and dinner with the Vocation Associate Director, Joelma Regis and other religious sisters from the Archdiocese for High School Girls ages 14 - 18.
Optional - parents may attend.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Sacred Heart
507 S. 4th Street
Richmond, TX 77469
DISCERNING? BOOKS FOR MEN AND WOMEN
To Save a Thousand Souls
To Save a Thousand Souls has been bulk-ordered by over 100 U.S. dioceses, and has become the standard “catechism for discernment” throughout the country. It has been translated into Spanish and Romanian, and re-printed in Mexico, Europe, and Asia.
Click HERE for paperback on Amazon.
Click HERE for digital book on Amazon.
Para Salvar Mil Almas
Más de 100 diócesis estadounidenses han pedido en grandes cantidades "Para Salvar Mil Almas" y se ha convertido en el catecismo para el discernimiento de referencia en todo el país. Se ha traducido al español y al rumano, y se ha reimpreso en México, Europa y Asia.
Haz clic AQUÍ para comprar la versión impresa en Amazon.
Haz clic AQUÍ para comprar el libro digital en Amazon.