Let us light up the sky with bold goodness of prayer ...

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."

Let us remember, celebrate, pray.

Sister Amy celebrates "... all the ways that God has brought you to this milestone in your life."

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."

"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?

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

Let us celebrate Jesus and the joyfulness of his resurrection. 

He fills our spirits with joy!

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?

God guides us to explore the depths of vocational discernment even in the most dreaded circumstances, with us as we confront the temptations that threaten our fidelity to live in communion with God.

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

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?

Like a scientific finding, discernment starts with a question.

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

Spiritual blisters: symbols of joy discovered in risking the journey.

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

How is your discernment part of the pilgrimage experience? Are you willing to enter the passage?

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

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

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

Active vs. contemplative discernment: visiting communities and meeting sisters equally essential as praying for wisdom and direction.

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

There may not be assembly instructions for completing the perfect household project or the future, discernment included.

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?

What would happen if you contacted the community whose website is open in your browser?

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

FSPA: living modern lives, sacred traditions.

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

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.

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

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.

Discernment: soaking up spring storms and the greening world around us.

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

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.

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

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?

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

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?

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

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

How is your life marked--celebrated--as a discerning follower of Jesus?

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

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?

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

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