"Life with God and in God will always be an adventure."

What bold journey am I ready to begin?

If I could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Advent in action: are you recognizing division in your life?

Advent in action: Are you willing to make room for Jesus and the world in your life?

"It came to me when I first visited St. Rose ..."

"I had several strong influences to inspire me."

"No matter where discernment takes you, carry today's Gospel acclamation as you journey forth ..."

"Tapping into wisdom and knowledge ... as we all walk together to make a difference in the world."

How could religious life call you to be a person of love in the world?

"You can't say yes to religious life until you can say no to it. It must be a free choice."

Are you the lost link in strengthening service to those in need?

Hope is there like a long, invisible chain, linking the moments until the celebration can begin.

What are you thankful for today?

We learn by asking questions…lots and lots of questions. 

When someone wants to learn more about membership with our congregation, we receive and answer some common questions time and again. And, to help answer those, we've created a reflection guide (learn more and reserve your copy!) ... 

"... each new shape of clay," shares Sister Amy about her time with Sister Laurice at the potter's wheel, "mirrored my own transformation as a religious sister."

Tending to discernment requires prayer, guidance, openness ... risking the goodness when found.

"The time is blooming with opportunity, and craving what we have to offer."

How can the invitation to discern help you develop your own heart of flesh?

When desire to be of service is present, are we ready to love like Christ?

Will we live with eyes wide open or avert our glance, ignoring our brothers and sisters in need?

Discipline and commitment in our hearts: not just in Lent but Advent and discernment too.

Call to mind the boldness of wearing orange when the world encourages you to blend in.

What would happen if we woke up and fostered peace and positivity instead of hate and greed?

Sister Amy, in her own discernment, found that "Each community carried individual tones and music of life."

Witness what it means to walk the Gospel-centered journey of life as a religious sister.

Commitment to prayer, service polishes their priceless lives.

Are you ready to allow God--not a stagnant statue of your own creation--to be the form you follow?

When we say "Yes" to vocation we—like Mary—must walk the road, learning as we go, trusting God is always there.

On the Lenten road of kindness and spiritual growth, Esther is a model for discerners.

Does love want others to lose in order for someone to win?

Will you be part of the next generation of consecrated life?

What if your dream is the one the world needs now?

Discernment: How you wait is just as important as the waiting.

God recognizes and welcomes us, costumed or not.

Religious discernment: scrutinizing, eliminating and finding the right fit.

Have you invited God into the task you're putting off?

Searching and serving--every day--those on the periphery.

Running from silence: when we plug in are we silencing God?

Discerning through the dust of spiritual earthquakes: a readiness and responsiveness to what becomes unearthed.

Discerning in a hurting world: when our faith asks us, in difficult times, to look again.

Would your life be different if Jesus and your relationship and your beliefs were unwrapped?

Are you called to join a family of Franciscans working in service of the Gospel?

The jubilee of your life: is discernment leading you to enjoy it rather than endure it?

Words, vows, renewing commitment: what does your life call you to today?