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Religious Are Reaching Out During the Year of Consecrated Life
No matter the diocese or order, no matter the event, religious across the country are hoping this Year of Consecrated Lifewill open people’s eyes…
World Day of Prayer for Vocations…A Word From Pope Francis
For over fifty years the universal Church has celebrated this Sunday as the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. In this way she reminds us of our need to pray…
What is a Charism? (Pt. 1)
In Chapter 10 of John’s Gospel Jesus tells us that He came that we might have life and have it to the full. Jesus does not measure His gifts; He gives over and above. He draws us to Himself by Truth, Beauty and/or Goodness. No one of these aspects can be expressed completely by one charism. A charism can only reflect back to us one facet of God’s perfection, yet even that facet itself is never exhausted…
Bless Our Priests
We pray for the men and women who serve in our military for a good reason, we need to pray for our priests too. Our priests serve on the front lines of a spiritual battle…
Will You Be My Bride?
Sister Gloria Therese tells her story of how God led her to discover her authentic self.
Year of Consecrated Life…From Pope Francis to You
“I wish to speak not only to consecrated persons, but also to the laity, who share with them the same ideals, spirit and mission…
Giving Everything to God…An Interview with Sister Faustina
The day for Sister Faustina starts a little before 5 a.m. Together with other members of her community — which is both active out-in-the-world and contemplative…
Apostolic Fire
As a small child, holding onto my mother’s hands, I was introduced to a new part of my life called “church.” I learned that “Jesus lives in the Church.” …
The Adventure of Religious Life…A Podcast Interview
In July the Podcasting Nuns from A Nun’s Life Ministry brought their Motherhouse Roadtrip here to Alhambra. Sister Faustina and Sister Timothy Marie participated…
One Day Closer…Formation is a Lifelong Journey
It takes approximately 3 to 4 years of formation, learning and in some cases, I dare say, (unlearning) as a candidate, postulant, and novice in our community to become a Carmelite Sister.