Open Your Gifts
A Step-by-Step Guide and Workbook for Charism Discernment
A better understanding of how God is equipping you to also be a Saint
What this book is
This detailed book walks you through the process of charism discernment from beginning to end — along with teaching on hearing God's voice in prayer, understanding where you are in your identity development, and praying with the saints for a better understanding of how God is equipping you to also be a saint.
With workbook pages, novenas, exercises, timelines, and guidelines woven throughout, this is among the very best resources to help any faithful Catholic learn about and discern their charisms. It's a book to write in, pray with, and return to — not one to read once and shelve.
What's inside
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Teaching
The foundations first. What charisms are, where you are in your identity development, and how to hear God's voice in prayer — so discernment rests on solid ground.
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Workbook
Pages made for a pen. Exercises, novenas, and guided workbook pages that move you from reading about discernment to actually doing it.
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Timelines
A pace you can follow. Sample discernment timelines and guidelines — including Advent and Lenten study plans built for groups.
Who it's for
- Any faithful Catholic who wants to learn about and discern their charisms
- Anyone who has taken the Charism Assessment and wants a guided next step
- Small groups — the book includes sample Advent and Lenten study timelines
- Anyone who wants prayer woven through the whole process, novenas included
Get the Book
Start your discernment, one step at a time
Available in paperback and e-book. Group friendly — with sample discernment timelines for Advent and Lenten study.
Pair it with
The Charism Assessment
A book can give you language, but it can't help you see yourself more clearly. The Charism Assessment gives you an objective, outside read on where the Holy Spirit is most likely at work in your life and winnows the list of twenty-four possible charisms into your most likely.
Take the Assessment →The Essential Handbook on Living Your Charisms
Once you know which gifts you have, this is the reference that treats all twenty-four at length — what each one is, what it looks like in real life, and how to live it. Think of it like the Owner's Manual for your charisms.
Explore the Handbook →Guided by Grace
Meet over 170 saints who show what charisms look like when lived to their fullest potential — real-life examples from holy men and women who walked the same path you're on.
Meet the Saints →