St. Paul tells us, "This is the will of God, your holiness." The Second Vatican Council reminded us that we are all called to a life of holiness, service and community. The particular life style we embrace may vary -- marriage, religious life, or life as a single lay woman -- but we share a common calling.

As to the particular life style, there is no simple answer to this question, no method or technique that is guaranteed to tell you God's plan for you. It is more a matter of developing a relationship with God through prayer. God's Spirit leads and guides us through the circumstances of our life, our natural talents, our attraction to one life-style or another. A sign that we have made a good choice
is that it draws us closer to God and brings us a sense of peace.

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