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Discernment

Discernment

Are You Attracted to a Life of:

  • Simplicity, where you’re focused on what truly matters in life?
  • Peace, where perfect mutual charity is the goal?
  • Stability, living your life in one place with the same religious family?
  • Prayer, sanctifying your entire day by offering it to God?

If your answer is yes to any of these questions, then there’s a possibility that God is calling you to test a vocation to monastic life.

TAKE THE DISCERNMENT QUESTIONNAIRE

A Message from Our Abbot

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The monastic life is focused on God, and a life of work and prayer. Do you have a desire for a structured life full of purpose in a particular place? Do you have a desire for peace? This could be your calling.

TAKE THE DISCERNMENT QUESTIONNAIRE

Be Not Afraid!

That first moment you perceive a possible call can be daunting. It was for many of us. Yet, we are all grateful that we followed that initial inspiration to explore monastic life. And we’re ready to help you discern whether you’re called to follow the same path.

TAKE THE DISCERNMENT QUESTIONNAIRE

Next Steps

If you’re trying to discern whether God’s calling you to the Benedictine life, then we invite you to follow these steps:

1

Take our discernment questionnaire

This will help you (and us) gauge your compatibility with the Benedictine way of life.
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2

Find out what our daily life is like.

We live a very structured life of prayer and work. Can you keep up?
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3

Learn the steps to becoming a monk.

Even if you’re accepted, your discernment continues in stages.
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4

Speak to our vocation director

He would love to answer your questions!
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5

Schedule a visit to the monastery.

Stop the armchair discernment and pay us a visit to experience our life firsthand.
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Get in Touch

Whether you have questions about discernment and vocations or want general information about Belmont Abbey, we invite you to reach out and ask!

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Belmont, NC 28012
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Belmont, NC 28012
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