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

Searching for recovery and inspiration ... we too are watching the tomb.

Collaboration to survive, learning new ways to thrive

How do you walk with thirst in your own desert experience?

Advent in action: are you recognizing division in your life?

Are you discerning and wondering "How will I navigate my changing role as a daughter?"

Sister Dawn, nurturing relationships and National Vocation Awareness Week!

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

"I just knew since second grade," shares Sister Linda about her discernment.

"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.

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."

"You can't say yes to religious life until you can say no to it. It must be a free choice."

Hope is there like a long, invisible chain, linking the moments until the celebration can begin.

"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."

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."

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.

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

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?

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.

As each bell chimed, my vision of the world widened; I've prayed for people around the globe.

Feeding and nourishing the physical and the spiritual: Sister Cormarie in her Six Word Mission Story.

In her own six words, Sister Antona tells of thrilling times, vast commitment and a giving God.

Imparting education, companionship and solace in times of sorrow: Sister Fran's Six Word Mission Story.

In six words Sister Luanne describes religious life as perpetual, full of abundant opportunities and precious gifts.

Beckoned and blessed in mutuality, as a teacher, Sister Betty is aligned with God in her Six Word Mission Story.

Her spirit united, her being uplifted, Sister Marian beams with God in her Six Word Mission Story.

In Sister Helen's Six Word Mission Story, she celebrates spiritual communion with all. 

Sister Ronalda, in her Six Word Mission Story, speaks to discovering hidden, collective gifts.

In all there is to give to God, says Sister Arlene in her Six Word Mission Story, nothing is impossible.

In her Six Word Mission Story Sister Mary Ann celebrates her FSPA ministries of child education, elder care.

Non-stop prayer, says Sister Mary Ellen in her Six Word Mission Story, enriches the FSPA and the ways they serve!

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

Kindness—the welcoming modeled by St. Francis of Assisi—is to be shared universally (as does Sister Joanne in her Six Word Mission Story)!

With familial sustenance, when the invitation arrived, Sister Margaret accepts: her Six Word Mission Story.

Sister Sarah's Six Word Mission Story: she's not leaving any of us behind.

God invites Sister Malinda to the bountiful table and, in her Six Word Mission Story, she accepts. 

Unsettled stirring, innermost discord, adoring assent: Sister Juanita’s Six Word Mission Story.

Embodying the adoration of God to one and all: Sister Clarone's Six Word Mission Story.

With ministerial strength, Sister Rita speaks of service to all under God in her Six Word Mission Story.

In her Six Word Mission Story Sister Georgia continues to follow the call—with jubilance—to ministry. 

Sister Nancy Lafferty's Six Word Mission Story? Serving more than four decades in post-secondary education ministry.

Awe-inspired, her spirit ready and waiting, Sister Mary dives into her Six Word Mission Story of discernment.

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

Body language, says Sister Therese Wolf in her Six Word Mission Story, can speak silently/declare loudly the Gospel.

Traveling through your own Egypt experience for the cool waters of friendship, understanding and companionship in discernment.

Sister Karen is residing in community, embodying the Gospel devotedly, in her Six Word Mission Story.

With abundant breath and intention to pass uninhibitedly Sister Rosalia, as she does in her Six Word Mission Story, rejoices in being.

Declaring and sharing it throughout her ministry as a David School teacher: Sister Mary Myron's Six Word Mission Story. 

Sustenance providing, pastoral care giving, global journeying: Sister Pauline's Six Word Mission Story.

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

In this week's Six Word Mission Story, Sister Karolyne tells of her ministry of bountiful hospitality in a place of abundant beauty.

Sister Eileen, in her Six Word Mission Story, discerns necessity and means of ministry.

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

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

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

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

In six words Sister Betty shares her invitation to adoration, community, and perpetual emergence of artistry.

Is it snowing in your world of discernment?

Family, adoration, summoning, divinity, Catholicism: all aligned for Sister Romana in her Six Word Story.

Her presence was requested in a precise moment of extraordinary awe: Sister Rosalia's Six Word Story.

Seeking, quarreling, wavering, adoring and replying: Sister Margaret does so in her Six Word Story.

Sister Rochelle’s Six Word Story: beckoned by identity, captured by community.

With tingling soul and soothing inspiration, Sister Marian finds profound serenity in her Six Word Story.

The clear invitation of the Advent season: amidst the work make way for hope in our hearts, hope in discernment.

Adoration? Sister Jean is drawn to it's magnificence, exuberance, in her Six Word Story.

Moved by adoration Sister Rita Mae’s spirit, in her Six Word Story, resonates in response.

Sought by God who exhilarates her spirit: Sister Arlene's Six Word Story.

Sister Ronalda reflects upon distressful origin, remarkable mission and unseasonable ending in her Six Word Story.

Sister Marguerite recalls--in her Six Word Story--discerning, contemplating, committing, and answering "Yes" to God.

First she heard, then replied and is—forever—grateful: Sister Jolyce's Six Word Story.  

In her Six Word Story Sister Mary hears murmurs of discernment: "It's time to move."

In Sister Donna's Six Word Story she recalls seeking, her youthful heart aflame, the sound of God’s invitation.

Have you invited God into the task you're putting off?

When was she invited to discern? How does she express her experience ever since? Find out in Sister Mary Ann's Six Word Story.

With consciousness and confidence captured, shares Sister Antona in her Six Word Story, discerners cross the threshold.

She heard, set out and continues to quest: Sister Therese's Six Word Story of discernment.

In her Six Word Story, Sister Maris clears her conscious, heeds her spirit.

Serving, living, loving: Sister Juanita's Six Word Story speaks of true Gospel devotion.

In Sister Margaret's discernment story--in six words all her own--she recalls how loved ones adored, adoration beckoned and FSPA replied.

Pursuing testament Sister Eileen, as she shares in her Six Word Story, discerned life as a woman religious.

Called early on, questioned as she grew, Sister Mary Bates found joyful culmination in her Six Word Story.

Sister Helen, in her Six Word Story, conveys true, inclusive elation.

In her Six Word Story of discernment Sister Dorothy was grasped, guided into ministry.

Finally--YES--God beckoned and beamed in Sister Fran's Six Word Story.

The phone rings for Sister Helen in her Six Word Story. Does she accept the call ... the request ... the reward?

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

Living is vast, more immense, in Sister Eileen's Six Word Story.

Sensing ascension in your life? In her Show Me a Sign Six Word Story Sister Joyce asks you, invites you. Yes ... you!

What is Sister Malinda enfolding, imparting and adoring in her Six Word Story?

She arrived, witnessed and remained: Sister Gertrude's Six Word Story.

Invitation, abundance and grace embrace Sister Esther in her Six Word Story.

Sister Clarone was beckoned from profound depth. Did she accept? Her Six Word Story tells us.

Sister Lisa, in her Six Words Story, reveals the powerful propellant of her discernment.

Sometimes we have to wait in a state of contemplative silence to really know what to do next ... 

Sister Nancy, in her Six Word Story, celebrates Franciscan academia of almost six decades!

How does your calendar tell the story of chronos and kairos in your life?

In no more than six words Sister Karen ensues guidance. Where is she going? Find out in her Six Word Story.

How are you dealing with the storms of life that can be part of discernment?

What word does Sister Mildred say through ministry every day? Find out in her Show me a sign Six Word Story.

Sister Kathy's Show me a sign Six Word Story: from rooted beginnings, shadowed and bright, sprout nourishing presence, dazzling light.

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

 A six word discernment story as prepared by Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration.