We invite you into "the Mess of radical Gospel living!"

It's the season, shares Sister Mary, to appreciate the hope that's shining bright.

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

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!   

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

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

Are you discerning and wondering "How will I navigate my changing role as a daughter?"

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

"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."

‘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.

Honoring discernment, ministry and perpetual adoration

“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!"

Celebrating the selfless giving of FSPA jubilarians!

Celebrating eternal goodness of God's love and Christ's resurrection this Easter Sunday.

Celebrating love, action ... and discernment in Holy Week.

What adventure God is offering for you to consider?

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."

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?

Is the spark of religious life guiding you?

Let's celebrate all the gifts in our hearts ... including discernment of religious life.

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

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

"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."

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

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

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."

"... living religious life is a journey," shares Sister Sandra, who learned in ministry that "miracles happen."

"In my heart," shares Sister Cormarie, "my vows were final the first time I spoke them."

Praying for religious life on April 22: who will you invite to the conversation?

Celebrating love, action ... discernment in Holy Week.

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."

Let the 2018 FSPA Jubilee celebrations begin!

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

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

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

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

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."

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

Discernment: imagining yourself in new climates, cultures an invitation from God. 

What happens when parents, friends experience their own moments of obscurity in your discernment?

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

139 years of perpetual adoration: rejoicing, ringing, reflecting and praying. 

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

Community gathers, grateful for prayers, all is gift!

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

Sisters Kristin and Laurie celebrate religious vows: rejoice and pray with us!

Commitment to prayer, service polishes their priceless lives.

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

Love: it's also what discernment—and religious life—are all about.

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

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

Journeying in the now to beckoning vocation: Sister Amy’s Six Word Mission Story.

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

The clear invitation of the Advent season: amidst the work make way for hope in our hearts, hope in discernment.

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

Leaving your illusions at the door: who you are and why God calls you to discern religious life.

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

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

What if, like St. Clare, you lived your life steeped in prayer?

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

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

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?

Who are the trailblazers in your life? Are you willing to go where God leads?

How does your calendar tell the story of chronos and kairos in your life?

Relying on the now moment to find mystery in the fog.