Within quiet and thoughtful expression, Sister Pauline finds hope. 

Sister Rita Mae gets creative with her 6 Word Story of Hope.

Moments of metamorphosis open us to beautiful newness.

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

Joy is not optional.

She's ready to serve all of creation. Are you?

Hope with trust, reliance and belief.

How are you discovering, building, learning ... discerning?

We're excited to have you with us this Catholic Sisters Week!

All are invited to join, experience and listen with FSPA as we celebrate women religious!   

What bold journey am I ready to begin?

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

Meet Sister Kristin along the #2019MeetOurSisters Tour route today!

Are you called to add your voice to the vocation conversation? 

Sister Dawn, nurturing relationships and National Vocation Awareness Week!

"Who am I called to be?"

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

"... exciting to see what ministry has offered me."

"I had several strong influences to inspire me."

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

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

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

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

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

“I still choose to live it every day.”

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

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

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

Sharing support — like she received in vocations — with future Franciscan leaders.

In Sister Laura’s Show me a sign video, she discusses how she navigates her changing role as daughter.

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

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

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

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

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

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?” 
 

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

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

Reach out to our brothers and sisters -- do what is yours to do -- through prayer, in ministry.

Ask any Catholic sister: a "yes" to religious life can open more doors than ever imagined.

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

Sisters Amy and Kathy reached out to hundreds of people with "Discernment of signs along the way: your story of service in the Catholic Church" at the recent Los Angeles Religious Education Congress.

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

"The trust lay people put in me with their personal lives." 

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

Let the 2018 FSPA Jubilee celebrations begin!

In a chair, near a window, Sister Maris prays and receives stability, change and connection.

Silent, spoken, individual, communal, mindful: Sister Clarone reflects on fruitful paths to prayer.

Wishing you all the joy and inspiration of discernnment in 2018 and a lifetime to come.

Carry this gift, from your journey through Advent and discernment, always in your spirit.

Her "heart in the middle of my being" is vital to Sister Ronalda.

Creation, says Sister Sue, is a small footprint of God's capacity.

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

"I thank God daily," says Sister Antona, "for His companionship and love."

Calling through quiet to her innermost spirit and that of God, and listening "to find the courage and RESPOND" is, for Sister Anita, prayer. 

Sister Rita Mae Fischer finds sanctuary, centering, connection and courage in the heartache of death through painting.

Simple and natural and wonderful, the astronomical gifts of all creation call Sister Karolyne twice daily to most profound prayer. 

Movement ... mindfulness ... self ... love ... presence: Sister Jean's Franciscan Way.

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

Poetry as prayer: Sister Lucy Ann is "experiencing deep and profound insights about who I am and how to live more fully into the mysteries of life."

Walking together — through life changers like discernment — takes courage and conviction but also generates power to shape the future.

"A letter to God," writes Sister Sharon in Franciscan Way, "turned out not to be penance at all."

May the warmth of the cup, transferred to my hands, be a reminder of the warmth and love I am to extend to all who I meet today.

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

"Good Morning Jesus" -- my soul's connection with the presence of God.

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

When the helping hand comes, that's my answer.

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

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

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

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

Commitment to prayer, service polishes their priceless lives.

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

Service and discernment: are you open to the idea that God co-creates with you the future?

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

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

Crossing 800 and 138-year-old thresholds to love, acceptance and forgiveness.

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

Your journey to religious life starts with your story... and a step.