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

Collaboration to survive, learning new ways to thrive

How do you walk with thirst in your own desert experience?

What bold journey am I ready to begin?

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

"I had several strong influences to inspire me."

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

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

"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.

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

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

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

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

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

"... 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."

Discernment: "... when a walk becomes a gateway to prayer that soothes our souls."

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

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

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?

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

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. 

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

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.

Commitment to prayer, service polishes their priceless lives.

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

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

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

Jesus showed us how to navigate potholes in discernment.

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

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

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.

How long will this take? How will I know?

God recognizes and welcomes us, costumed or not.

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

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.

Are you building bridges in discernment?

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

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.

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

Sometimes we have to wait in a state of contemplative silence to really know what to do next ... 

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 ...