RELIGIOUS LIFE
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A WELL-DEVELOPED capacity for friendship is an important part of living as a celibate because the human need for intimacy does not disappear by taking vows.
secrets to healthy celibacy by Carol Schuck Scheiber
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Carol Schuck Scheiber is the content editor of VISION V oc ation G uide and editor of HORIZON, the journal of the National Religious Vocation Conference.
How good are you at setting limits and sticking to them or balancing quiet time with an active social life? These are just some of the questions you’ll need to ask yourself if you are seriously considering religious life.
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HILE NO QUIZ can tell you for sure what life choice is right for you, discernment tools, such as quizzes and questionnaires, can help you gain insight into your personal preferences and practices and as they relate to the requirements of religious life. The more you know about yourself, the better chance you have of choosing the path that will bring you the most joy. Take a moment to complete our celibacy quiz on the opposite page. Then read on for more information on living the vow of celibacy well.
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