“What if I Chose the Wrong Vocation?” | HTH with Cardinal William Goh EP9

When we think about vocation, we often focus on Marriage or Holy Orders. In this Heart-to-Heart conversation, Cardinal William Goh reminds us that every Christian is first called to holiness. He broadens our understanding of vocation, shares practical insights on discerning God's call, and offers guidance on navigating the challenges and uncertainties that often accompany the journey of discernment. For resources related to this session, and for information for future conversations, visit https://www.catholic.sg/heart-to-heart/ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gFVfMj... ► CHAPTERS 0:00 Opening Prayer & Introduction 1:52 Cardinal Goh’s thoughts on the ordination on 1 June 2026 6:18 What is vocation? 8:19 Universal vocation: Growing in holiness 14:45 How do I discern my vocation? (Heart v/s Mind) 25:50 In the discernment process, how do I know what is from God and what is not? 30:02 How do I balance between practical living and the call to service? 36:52 How can parents help their children discern their vocation? 43:08 Different levels of vocation (e.g. state of life and career) 47:47 If I am unable to have children, does this mean there is something lacking in my vocation of marriage? 51:10 What’s the best way to live out our vocation as a spouse and parent? 56:11 Private commitment to God v/s consecrated virginity 1:00:55 Practical aspect to living out our vocation 1:04:46 If I am a married man and I feel a calling to the priesthood, what should I do? 1:08:09 Importance of pursuing theological education if we want to evangelise via social media 1:13:44 How to navigate tension between love for parents and love of God. 1:18:04 How can the Church help and guide social media influencers who share their faith online? 1:22:04 Advice for prayer and spiritual directors for discernment 1:30:24 Is a spiritual director necessary when discerning our vocation? 1:34:15 Cardinal William Goh’s vocation story 1:42:00 Closing Remarks & Prayer ► RESOURCES • Watch the playlist of this series:    • Heart-to-Heart Conversations with Cardinal...   • Listen to this series: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gFVfMj... • For resources related to this session, and for information for future conversations, visit https://www.catholic.sg/heart-to-heart/ ► MORE from Cardinal William Goh • Homily Videos Playlist: https://go.catholic.sg/wcghomily • Daily Scripture Reflections: https://go.catholic.sg/wcgdsr • Connect with him: https://go.catholic.sg/cardinal ► SUBSCRIBE ABOVE for new Catholic stories and videos. Tap on the bell icon to be alerted. ► SUPPORT CHURCH ONLINE MEDIA • Singapore donors - https://www.catholic.sg/supportmedia • International donors - https://www.catholicfoundation.sg/intl ► MORE INFO • Produced and broadcasted by the Archbishop's Communications Office, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore • Connect with the Archdiocese - https://www.catholic.sg/our-channels #hearttoheart #catholic #singapore #cardinalwilliamgoh #vocation #marriage #single #priesthood #religious #discernment Copyright © [2026] The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore. All Rights Reserved. This video may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the Archbishop’s Communications Office. Unauthorised use, distribution, and reproduction of this video is prohibited.