Within quiet and thoughtful expression, Sister Pauline finds hope. 

Sister Rita Mae gets creative with her 6 Word Story of Hope.

Moments of metamorphosis open us to beautiful newness.

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

Joy is not optional.

She's ready to serve all of creation. Are you?

Hope with trust, reliance and belief.

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

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!   

What bold journey am I ready to begin?

"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?"

"... 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.’

How a candid conversation led to 60 years of religious life.

Honoring discernment, ministry and perpetual adoration

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!"

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?

"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?” 
 

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.'

Reach out to our brothers and sisters -- do what is yours to do -- through prayer, in ministry.

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

FSPA celebrates the ministry, since Aug. 1, 1978, of perpetual adoration to the world.

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!) ... 

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.

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?

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?

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.

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

Carry this gift, from your journey through Advent and discernment, always in your spirit.

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.

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

"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. 

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

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."

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

"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.

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

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

FSPA: living modern lives, sacred traditions.

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

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.

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.

Commitment to prayer, service polishes their priceless lives.

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

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.

Will you be part of the next generation of consecrated life?

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

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

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

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 nurturing the coals and fanning the flames of discernment?

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?

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