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

Sister Dorothy: called for and nurtured into religious life.

Sister Joyce shares six words bursting with joyful self-discovery.

Moments of metamorphosis open us to beautiful newness.

With optimism and faith, hearts abide ...

Hope with trust, reliance and belief.

Are we isolated by a pandemic or welcoming personal growth, glowing with transfiguration? 

Relationships in religious life perpetually bloom. 

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

Let's celebrate the renewal of life and hope.

What bold journey am I ready to begin?

Who or what in my life has wisdom to share?

What visions do I have of my future?

How can I experience my deepest joy?

How am I serving my community?

How are my values reflected in the choices I make?

What needs around me can I fulfill?

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

Advent in action: are you living in the glow of discernment?

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

"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."

‘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."

In Sister Jacinta’s Show me a sign video, she discusses the common religious life discernment question, “Will I stay in contact with my family?” 

"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?

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."

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?” 
 

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?

How will we make the time to give our attention to prayer, not only during the season of Advent but throughout the whole year?

What are you thankful for today?

"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.'

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

"... 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."

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."

"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!

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

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

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.

FSPA: living modern lives, sacred traditions.

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

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

Discerning through the dust of spiritual earthquakes: a readiness and responsiveness to what becomes unearthed.

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.

The jubilee of your life: is discernment leading you to enjoy it rather than endure it?

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