A calling, in the religious sense of the word, is a religious vocation (which comes from the Latin for "call") that may be professional or voluntary and, idiosyncratic to different religions, may come from another person, from a divine messenger, or from within oneself.

What is a calling from God Catholic?

What is a vocation? The root word for vocation is vocare, which is Latin for “to call.” God has created each one of us for a particular calling or way to follow Him. Through the Sacrament of Baptism we become a child of God and thus called to live in holiness through love of God and neighbor.

What is the difference between a calling and a vocation?

People would receive “callings” from God to be pastors, priests, and missionaries, while other occupations would simply be considered vocations. Your vocation was no longer your calling, because “calling” was elevated specifically to ministry roles.