It is easy to wander in this life. After a man has reached a certain age he should have figured out through much prayer, preparation, and perseverance what he must do in his life. The support from a family (Ideally this support should come from the extended family as well) and the good example he has received from his parents and in particular his father should help a young man find his own state in life instead of aimlessly going about in the world. It seems eminently natural for this to be the case. Yet how many young men wander in this world, not knowing if they should follow a vocation or if they should marry or even remain single?
Yet even if a young man has lived a life without that full support and guidance, he is not a lost cause! By no means! Our Lord, His Blessed Mother and the Saints are always there to help. How this takes a great faith to realize! Undoubtedly, it would be foolish and presumptuous to simply say "God will help me with everything" when we do not do our part to get order in our own lives but as Catholics we cannot ever forget this supernatural element. Is prayer useless? Of course not! However, how many times do we actually pray for guidance?
(to be continued)
Yet even if a young man has lived a life without that full support and guidance, he is not a lost cause! By no means! Our Lord, His Blessed Mother and the Saints are always there to help. How this takes a great faith to realize! Undoubtedly, it would be foolish and presumptuous to simply say "God will help me with everything" when we do not do our part to get order in our own lives but as Catholics we cannot ever forget this supernatural element. Is prayer useless? Of course not! However, how many times do we actually pray for guidance?
(to be continued)
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