Are you gazing, contemplating, considering, imitating ... discerning today?

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."

"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."

"I had several strong influences to inspire me."

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

"No matter where discernment takes you, carry today's Gospel acclamation as you journey forth ..."

‘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.

“I still choose to live it every day.”

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

"The most exciting realization ... is that I'm not finished!"

"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."

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

Where do these pioneers, blazing their own paths to religious life, inspire you to go?

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

"... 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.

"The time is blooming with opportunity, and craving what we have to offer."

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

Let the 2018 FSPA Jubilee celebrations begin!

In a chair, near a window, Sister Maris prays and receives stability, change and connection.

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

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Is it snowing in your world of discernment?

Discernment: following the light of daily reflection

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

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

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

Crossing 800 and 138-year-old thresholds to love, acceptance and forgiveness.

Would your life be different if Jesus and your relationship and your beliefs were unwrapped?

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

Words, vows, renewing commitment: what does your life call you to today?

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 ...