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Instructions Up For Three Questions Prompt Essay

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Set-up for Three Questions Prompt (Prompt #1): Review the three questions content under the Week 1 Lectures / Presentations content area. This video is by Fr. Michael Himes, a theologian at Boston College. Prompt #1: Take a moment to respond meaningfully to the “three questions” that are discussed as key to vocational discernment, and provide any additional perspective that you may feel is necessary. Don’t just settle for short, one sentence answers. Try to be very specific, aiming for a couple of cohesive, well-written paragraphs in response to each of the three questions. Also, write vividly and descriptively – paint a “picture” with your words here. Your responses to these prompts shouldn’t read like a resume or take the form of “bullet points” – use analogies / metaphors, engage and inspire us by “painting a picture” with your words, and make some connections to the Father Himes videos. The Three Questions: What gives me joy? (What kinds of things am I doing when I’m most naturally content and happy?) Father Himes mentions that there is a difference in being happy and feeling joy. I find that it does not take very much for me to be happy in life, however it is the special moments in life that bring me joy. I am usually joyful when I am going through challenge that specifically makes me have to incorporate all my strengths. I am not talking about challenges like getting a flat tire on the freeway or dealing with plumbing issues. I am talking specifically when

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