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

With optimism and faith, hearts abide ...

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

What bold journey am I ready to begin?

Who or what in my life has wisdom to share?

Do I have unanswered questions that God can guide me through?

If I could talk to anyone on Earth, who would it be?

What visions do I have of my future?

If I had unlimited time, how would I spend it?

How can I experience my deepest joy?

What am I allowing to stop me from pursuing my dreams?

How am I serving my community?

If I could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?

How are my values reflected in the choices I make?

What needs around me can I fulfill?

What if I chose to live with others who also want to make a difference?

What if I chose to work for the good of others?

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

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

"I had several strong influences to inspire me."

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

"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."

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.'

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

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

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

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.

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.

"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.

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."

"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.

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

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

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

Jesus showed us how to navigate potholes in discernment.

With immediacy, empathy and consciousness, Sister Esther has served this Six Word Mission Story.

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

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

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

Are you building bridges in discernment?