In a world dominated by smartphones, tech, and the rise of AI, answering a call to religious life can feel harder than ever. Fr. Alvinrex, who now runs the St. Alphonsus Institute of Theology in Bangalore, understands this struggle firsthand.

"Religious life is going through a period of profound change," he said. Citing the parable, he added that "maybe we need to change the old wineskin to new wineskin. We need to think in the way the younger generation thinks." Still, he urges everyone to take a moment to listen to that call from God amidst all the distractions and "noise" in the world for their own "God experience". "Life will always challenge you. But the more important thing is don't run away from the challenge." Show notes: Talk to the Redemptorist - vocationdirectorcssr@novenachurch.com Latest Updates for Mass and events at Novena Church - https://novenachurch.com/updates-2/; https://novenachurch.com/events/