Lay Ministry: Passion vs. Romantic Notion

About this episode

Jeff explores how to discern your place in the Church by identifying the difference between a genuine passion and a romantic notion.

How do you know if something is truly your calling or just a compelling idea? Jeff explores how to discern your place in the Church by identifying the difference between a genuine passion and a romantic notion. Many people feel drawn to roles like writing, speaking, or ministry, but not every attraction is a calling. Through Scripture and practical wisdom, we can discover our gifts, cultivate them, and put them into action in a way that serves God and others. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com . Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff’s shownotes delivered straight to your email! Or visit https://media.ascensionpress.com/?s=&page=2&category%5B0%5D=Ascension%20Podcasts&category%5B1%5D=The%20Jeff%20Cavins%20Show for full shownotes! Support The Jeff Cavins Show (Your Catholic Bible Study Podcast)

People in this episode

Host: Jeff

Topics covered

• lay ministry
• discernment
• calling
• passion
• spiritual gifts
• service

Keywords

• lay ministry
• calling
• discernment
• spiritual gifts
• service
• passion
• romantic notion

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Organizations: Ascension

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