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

We are imbued in the bounty of God's greatest gifts.

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

It's the season, shares Sister Mary, to appreciate the hope that's shining bright.

Living kindness leads to love and lives uplifted.

Moments of metamorphosis open us to beautiful newness.

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

Sister Eileen's multilingual message of hope shows us the way.

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

Sister Esther shares her six-word path to hope ... and discernment.

With optimism and faith, hearts abide ...

Joy is not optional.

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

No matter the space between us, we unite with you in peace.

Hope with trust, reliance and belief.

Humanity unites in Sister Kathy's 6 Word Story of Hope.

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 us unite in prayer this Memorial Day.

Under the clutter, are you uncovering invitations to religious life?

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

Let's celebrate the renewal of life and hope.

Collaboration to survive, learning new ways to thrive

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

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?

Is God inviting you?

"May this day be filled ..."

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

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

Advent in action: Are you willing to make room for Jesus and the world in your life?

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

"It came to me when I first visited St. Rose ..."

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

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."

"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.

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.

For these blessings and the opportunity to choose religious life, we give thanks.

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. 

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

"... 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."

Discernment: "... when a walk becomes a gateway to prayer that soothes our souls."

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

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.

When desire to be of service is present, are we ready to love like Christ?

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

Her "heart in the middle of my being" is vital to Sister Ronalda.

Sister Rita Mae Fischer finds sanctuary, centering, connection and courage in the heartache of death through painting.

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

Does love want others to lose in order for someone to win?

Is it snowing in your world of discernment?

God recognizes and welcomes us, costumed or not.

Are you nurturing the coals and fanning the flames of discernment?

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