Marriage or the Priesthood

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In looking to the process of living a life driven by God there are many sacraments to be followed. However there is the choice between the sacrament of marriage and the sacrament of the priesthood (Holy Orders). How can i know, or at least be confident, that one or the other is the way for my life?
 
Where do you think God is calling you? As another person said, pray to Him for guidance in this.
If you think about it, either sacrament of God’s calling is a 'marriage". Marriage to a spouse, or marriage to Him. Different kinds of commitments, but a constant union.
 
Pray to the Holy Ghost to guide you in which vocation to choose.
 
Follow all of the advice above(and possibly below) and talk with your priest. Discuss with him that you may be called for Holy Orders. He will guide you and/or find you a vocation director
 
You might try parking yourself in front of the Blessed Sacrament consistantly and asking God and the Holy Spirit to point you in the right direction.

Or, you could go out on a date and see how it makes you feel.

Maybe you should try both and consider doing a religious mission as well while you are still figuring your life out.

The fact that you are thinking about it is a good sign. There is a very low percentage of people who consider religious life. That is a positive sign.
 
All good advice. In the end, it is you discerning what God’s choice has in store for you.
 
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