'Christ is among us and in each of us.'

Searching for recovery and inspiration ... we too are watching the tomb.

In the spirit of thanksgiving to God

Let's gather around the table full of blessings and prayers.

Sister Janet to discerners: 'Say yes. You won't be sorry.'

"There was fun, excitement and challenge in all of it."

Sister Maris to discerners: 'Be aware of what feels right.'

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

Step boldy into vocation with Sister Dawn! [video]

Sister Dawn, nurturing relationships and National Vocation Awareness Week!

Sister Laura to discerners: 'Do not be afraid to trust ...'

Have faith "in your deepest desires and God's grace."

Sister Rita Mae to discerners: talk, explore, pray

"I had several strong influences to inspire me."

Celebrating discernment, diversity, family and Francis

"Francis would be happy" for the "diversity of the Franciscan family."

Listening, exploring and discerning like Francis

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

Sister Clarone to discerners: '... listen to your heart.'

‘My delight has been being spirit led to an ever-deepening relationship with God.’

Sister Linda to discerners: 'I thank God every day for my vocation.'

"I just knew since second grade," shares Sister Linda about her discernment.

Sister Jolyce: "... my life, my decision."

How a candid conversation led to 60 years of religious life.

Sharing wisdom with women discerning religious life ...

“It just seemed to be my way,” says Sister Lorraine.

Sister Rosile: "Kindness attracted me to FSPA."

Sister Rosile's advice to discerners: “Trust in God — you will be making the right choice.”

Sister Beth: "Pay attention to your dreams and desires."

"I love companioning people as they live into the fullness of God's invitation for their life."

Sister Celesta: "What more could I ask?"

"The most exciting realization ... is that I'm not finished!"

Discerning action, new adventure in Lent and religious life

What adventure God is offering for you to consider?

There's more to Sister Jacinta's discernment story

From discernment to ministry, Sister Jacinta inspires: "You've given me something to think about."

Will I stay in contact with my family? Meet Sister Jacinta. [Video]

In Sister Jacinta’s Show me a sign video, she discusses the common religious life discernment question, “Will I stay in contact with my family?” 

There's more to Sister Dawn's discernment story

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

How will religious life affect my relationships? Meet Sister Dawn. [Video]

Sister Dawn, in this Show me a sign video, discusses the common religious life discernment question: How will religious life affect my relationships?

There's more to Sister Sarah's discernment story ... [video]

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

What if my family isn’t Catholic? Meet Sister Sarah. [Video]

In Sister Sarah’s Show me a sign video, she and her parents discuss the common religious life discernment question, “What if my family isn’t Catholic?” 
 

Images of discernment: what's missing?

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

Discernment and Advent: called to new life

How has God been with you ... every step of the way?

There's more to Sister Lucy's discernment story ...

"Being a part of community has clearly amplified what I can do with my life in ways that I could never do as a single Catholic woman."

Premiere: What if my family doesn’t agree with my choice? [Video]

In our premiere video, watch Sister Lucy and her sister Eileen talk about the sibling relationship during discernment and after profession of vows. 

Clearing hurdles with vocation discerners

"Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment" and FSPA give voice to 'counter-cultural choices.'

Mary, Clare, a novice and an associate: discerning pathways to God

Where do these pioneers, blazing their own paths to religious life, inspire you to go?

Discerning wisdom in words

Are you carrying and comprehending security, delight and love through the doors to religious life?

Sister Marla celebrates, contemplates religious life in jubilee

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

Turn your back or open your arms to discernment?

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

Prepare

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

This day of thanks and giving

Gathering, contemplating and praising as we celebrate Thanksgiving.

A transformative moment

In discernment, abundance is recognizing that God provides more than we could ever consume.

What did you say?

From novice to the common good: the language of discerning religious life.

Discernment: clothed in your own uniqueness

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

Tuning in to God, discernment

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

Sister Katie: ordinary day, invitation to pray

Intimacy with God is not separate from day-to-day life.

Obituaries and celebrating St. Clare

Your obituary: will it speak to your courage, service, voice, gifts?

Life as a nun today: FSPA can relate

FSPA: living modern lives, sacred traditions.

Sister Amy: grateful for the ways I'm inspired to pray

The Holy Spirit is really good at getting my attention, inviting me to contemplation.

Prayer anniversary sparks compassion

As each bell chimed, my vision of the world widened; I've prayed for people around the globe.

"Yes" to God's invitation

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

Where are we going?

Road of discernment: your gifts and talents may be precious fuel for propelling us into the future.

What if it's you?

The circle of discernment: even wider when you consider that the whole Catholic church is praying for you.

A promise to build a new life upon

By choosing to distract ourselves from listening—particularly when we are called to rise to the potential already within us—we can hide from God.

Grumbling through the desert of discernment

Traveling through your own Egypt experience for the cool waters of friendship, understanding and companionship in discernment.

Freezing and thawing: potholes surfacing in discernment

Jesus showed us how to navigate potholes in discernment.

Sharing courage to walk in darkness and light

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

World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life

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

Open eyes can change world views

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

Resolutions and reflection in discernment

Trust—on the days you feel like you aren't measuring up to your discernment resolutions—in the power of prayer.

Awake and ready in discernment?

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

Following Francis: the margins may be closer than you think

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

Documenting discernment

Journaling by hand or tweeting by phone: are you documenting your discernment?

Unplugged

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

Blisters, discipline, perseverance and joy

Olympics and religious discernment: to win not a gold medal but a relationship with God, you don't have to be a skilled athlete of prayer.

Grilling, chilling and discernment

Are you nurturing the coals and fanning the flames of discernment?

Peace in the midst of unrest

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

Franciscan family reunions

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

Threshold moments

How are you dealing with the storms of life that can be part of discernment?

Seeing discernent from new heights

Ask yourself: are you seeing discernment from new heights? A different point of view?

On the road of discernment?

When I am discerning I’m not always sure where I’m going, and often times someone else is driving. That someone else may be God ...


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