Religious Vocation - An Unnecessary Mystery
The question of discerning a vocation is agonized over by many generous young Catholics today. A solid Thomist, who wrote this book in 1961,
Father Butler shows that this type of question shows a totally wrong approach to a religious vocation - an approach that began with misguided
theology in the 20th century, which then trickled down to the popular level, confusing both aspirants and spiritual directors.

Though Fr. Butler deals primarily with vocations to the religious life, he also gives the classic guidelines on priestly vocations. The author
states, based on the tradition of the Church, that religious vocation is not uncommon, rare or extraordinary and that it does not require an
introspective search for some special voice or attraction. This book provides welcome, intelligent guidance both for spiritual directors
and for those considering the religious life or that of the priesthood!

167pp., softcover.