Discern Guided by Faith
LUC students and alumni seek God in all things. Ramblers are self-aware and self-reflective, grounded in hope, discerning their life’s purpose and meaning by attending to their real-life experience. In their decision-making, Ramblers employ practical wisdom.
Discern Guided by Faith: Courtenay Magallanes
Courtenay Magallanes (BS ’26) reflects on how her experience engaging in interfaith dialogue and discernment on her academic path helped her connect with the Discern Guided by Faith ideal and decide on her chosen vocation in psychology.
Reflect
- How has your process of decision-making been influenced by your faith, spirituality, or worldview?
- How has intentional reflection helped you deepen your understanding of your feelings and actions, experiences you have had, values you hold?
- What hopes do you have for your own future, and for the future of the communities to whom you belong?
- How are these hopes related to your life’s purpose?
Experiences
Examples of relevant experiences that may connect back to the Commit to Service, Social Justice, and Solidarity ideal include:
- Join a faith-based student organization
- Explore a vocation through research, internships, or Career Community
- Go on a Campus Ministry retreat
- Work with a spiritual director
- Engage with an alumni mentor on
Ready to Reflect?
Practice the Ignatian tradition of reflection through a recorded Examen or submit a written reflection to earn your Discern Guided by Faith lapel pin.