Samuel Group is a fellowship of young adults, ages 19-30, who meet together once a month from September through April in order to study, pray, and discover their individual vocations – their lifetime call from God. The purpose of the program is to equip young adults with the tools they need to approach vocational discernment with peace, joy and confidence.
What is the history of Samuel Group?
The program began in 1987, when Cardinal Martini of Milan, led a group of 100 young men and women on a spiritual journey to discover their call in life. Cardinal Martini's talks and spiritual direction were based on the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola, a master in the Discernment of Spirits. Three of the current members of the Apostles of the Interior Life participated in Cardinal Martini’s program while discerning their own vocations, and finding it a very helpful tool, suggested that they might take Samuel Group to college students in the United Sates.
Cardinal Martini gave the Apostles of the Interior Life his blessing and encouraged them to teach discernment as part of their apostolate. Samuel Group has been offered for several years on different campuses, including the University of Illinois, the University of Wisconsin, the University of Kansas and Benedictine College in KS.
Why Should I Consider Samuel Group?
Every Christian has a vocation, a special invitation from God to become holy and whole, to walk a unique, earthly path that leads ultimately to heaven. Each Samuel Group participant is encouraged to bring his or her unique questions, desires, strengths and weaknesses to God, and to learn to respond to His loving voice. Each discovers what he or she needs to do to know the Lord better, which in turn leads to a deeper knowledge of the true self and what it means to live in the joy of Christ.
One Last Thing
Just as Pope John Paul II encouraged young people to devote one day each month to prayer and reflection, so too we Apostles of the Interior Life invite you to set aside a few hours on a Sunday afternoon in order to discover your vocation, your special call from God. We are happy for the opportunity to offer Samuel Group at Texas A&M and look forward to walking with you in your personal discernment journey.
Goals
To acquire a peaceful attitude about discernment to open oneself up to discovering God’s will through interior freedom 2) 3) To develop balance among work, prayer, and other activities in one’s life
Obligations
1) Participate fully and actively in all monthly meetings
2) Desire growth in and through the exercise of prayer
3) Reduce non-essential use of television and internet
4) Meet with a spiritual director at least once each month
Meetings will be at St. Mary’s Student Center from 1:30 - 5:15 PM on:
-September 27
-October 25
-November 22
-December 6
-January 24
-February 21
-March 28
-April 25
For More Information Contact Sister Raffaella Cavallin
Office: (979) 846 - 5717 ext. 142
Mobile: (979) 219 - 8025
Meetings
The meetings will be composed of guided reflection, Adoration, small group sharing, and a brief social break
To Register
Email the following information to Sr. Raffaella
Full Name -
Local Address -
Date of Birth (must be 19-30) -
Student of Young Professional? -
Email -
Phone -
Fee
There is a $10 Materials Fee. Please make checks payable to St. Mary’s Catholic Center
The Registration Deadline is September 20, 2009.
Only the first 60 people will be admitted.