Continuing in this series of colourful and informative leaflets, the National Office of Vocations offers this explanation of one of the most ancient and revered ways of living the Christian life.

It shows how being single is a unique kind of openness to God’s love and his call to serve others.

Different forms of this service - while seeing if God is calling someone to marriage or religious life, as a consecrated lay person, living within a secular institute, or simply being committed to following God in this way - are all clearly and beautifully outlined.