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Discerning Your Vocation - Inner Life - October 8, 2026

The Inner Life

Patrick welcomes listeners to a heartfelt conversation about discerning God’s will, focusing on the journey of discovering one's vocation. Father Patrick Hyde shares his personal experience of being drawn to priesthood, while listeners offer moving testimonies of faith renewal, prayer, and the significant role of community and relationships in finding purpose. The episode encourages those who feel distant from their faith, lifting up their stories of struggle, trust, and the daily path toward holiness. * (00:00:00) Deacon Patrick Reflects on God's Will * (00:02:17) Introduction to Discerning Vocation * (00:03:14) Father Hyde Shares His Vocation Story * (00:08:18) Universal Call to Holiness * (00:12:46) Foundations: Conscience and Church Teaching * (00:15:35) Role of Family and Community * (00:18:46) Testimony: A Marriage Ministry’s Call * (00:23:01) Where to Begin Vocation Discernment * (00:28:12) Friendships and Community in Discernment * (00:29:50) Testimonies: Calls to Priesthood * (00:33:11) Testimony: Discerning Marriage Over Religious Life * (00:38:35) Facing Fears and Desires in Discernment * (00:45:06) Married Life and Priesthood Q&A * (00:51:00) Final Blessing and Closing Remarks