TOPICS: Math on the path to religious life for Sister Mindy Transformed by mission service in Guatemala How Sister Mindy helps people discover God’s call in their lives in her role as Vocation Director Discerning religious life with a congregation: an experience of mutual listening to God What it means to be a prophetic witness to the world. A community of disciples Sister Mindy is startled when foundress Theresa Maxis (19th century) speaks to her! Listener question: Does saying the same prayers...
Dec 14, 2018•59 min•Season 10Ep. 214
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener asks the sisters how they incorporate spirituality into their everyday routine. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS212 at aNunsLife.org.
Dec 07, 2018•3 min
In this Random Nun Clip, the sisters offer a blessing for students as they look to the future.
Dec 06, 2018•3 min
TOPICS: Students from Villa Madonna Catholic School (Tampa, FL), Academy of Our Lady High School (Marrero, LA), and Immaculata LaSalle High School (Miami, FL) join us for the livestreaming podcast. Family and faith in New York, Haiti, and New Jersey Quest for boyfriend backfires and leads to convent instead Questions from students and the chat room: What is your favorite part of being a sister How do students experience the “family spirit” of Salesian founder St. John Bosco How do you know that ...
Dec 01, 2018•54 min•Season 10Ep. 213
TOPICS: Sister Maxine with guest Sisters Krista and Adele Mary of the Sisters of Saint Mary of Oregon. The sisters’ Oregon roots and their calling to religious life. Sports as a way to praise and celebrate God. Students from Valley Catholic School join the podcast and ask questions! What’s your most favorite and least favorite part of being a sister? What’s the biggest encounter you’ve had with God? How do you incorporate spirituality into everyday life? What was the most difficult part of becom...
Oct 27, 2018•43 min•Season 10Ep. 212
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener is perplexed when faith arrives. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS211 at aNunsLife.org .
Oct 04, 2018•6 min
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener wonders if there are any good reasons to say no to God’s calling. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS211 at aNunsLife.org .
Sep 27, 2018•3 min
In this Random Nun Clip, the sisters talk about the Felicians’ new ministry in Detroit. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS211 at aNunsLife.org.
Sep 20, 2018•4 min
TOPICS: About the sisters Cultivating community in Detroit: evangelization café and garden Living the Felician mission: Cooperating with Christ in the spiritual renewal of the world Foundress Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowski Listener question: Will sin make you miserable in the afterlife What does it take to be forgiven by God Listener question: What are some challenges of being a nun Reasons to tell God no if you’re called to be a nun Community life as a Felician sister Gratitude as an act of tr...
Sep 13, 2018•59 min•Season 10Ep. 211
In this Random Nun Clip, church music strikes a sour note for a parishioner, who asks what to do. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS210 at aNunsLife.org .
Sep 06, 2018•6 min
In this Random Nun Clip, the sisters talk about the legacy of founder Saint Dominic. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS210 at aNunsLife.org .
Aug 30, 2018•5 min
In this Random Nun Clip, the sisters talk about making the choice to be a nun. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS210 at aNunsLife.org.
Aug 23, 2018•5 min
TOPICS: About the sisters How Dominicans live out the legacy today of founder Saint Dominic Listener question: The music at church sounds like casino lounge music. What can I do about it? Is distraction actually just a reverse form of attraction? Listener question: Is it God’s will for me to break up my relationship? Predestined to discernment Making decisions even if they cause pain to others Listener question: Does God call us to things that we’re not ready for? The vocation journey: from burd...
Aug 16, 2018•58 min•Season 10Ep. 210
In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about what the vows mean and how they guide our lives. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS209 at aNunsLife.org.
Aug 09, 2018•3 min
In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about the vows we make and some we don’t but probably could. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS209 at aNunsLife.org.
Aug 02, 2018•8 min
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener worries that she’s not quiet enough to hear God speaking. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS209 at aNunsLife.org.
Jul 26, 2018•6 min
Topics: About the sisters Listener question: Do I need to be silent to hear God’s voice? But what if I don’t know how to be silent. Billboards from God and other signs of your vocation Saying good-bye to the boyfriend How to invite God into our lives and decisions Listener question: What vows would you choose if you started your own order? Ursulines vow of Instruction The foundresses: Blessed Mother Clelia and Saint Angela Merici Giving your whole self to God for the sake of others Listener ques...
Jul 19, 2018•49 min•Season 10Ep. 209
In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about everyday life with God. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS208 at aNunslife.org. Let us know your thoughts about the Random Nun Clips podcast by taking this short survey! Your input helps us shape Random Nun Clips podcasts in the future. Click HERE to take the survey . Thank you!...
Jul 05, 2018•3 min
In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about a surprising discernment redirect that leads to the Franciscans. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS208 at aNunsLife.org.
Jun 28, 2018•3 min
In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about finding our vocation even when we’re not looking for it. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS208 at aNunsLife.org.
Jun 21, 2018•3 min
Topics: An unexpected journey to religious life Listener question: What are some of the biggest challenges of religious life? Challenges as an invitation to growth and transformation Advice for facing struggles Listener question: What are the biggest blessings of religious life? The process of making decisions as a community Provincial Chapters Community as the place where God shapes our life Listener question: What kinds of sacrifices have you made in giving yourself to your community? The diff...
Jun 14, 2018•56 min•Season 10Ep. 208
In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about daily prayer, walking, and surprises from God. Hear the full podcast from our Motherhouse Road Trip with the Sisters of Saint Francis of the Holy Cross at AS207 at aNunsLife.org.
Jun 14, 2018•3 min
In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about the founding of the Franciscan sisters in Green Bay 150 years ago. Hear the full podcast from our Motherhouse Road Trip with the Sisters of Saint Francis of the Holy Cross at AS207 at aNunsLife.org.
Jun 07, 2018•5 min
In this Random Nun Clip, a writer asks how to create a convincing nun character for a new novel. Hear the full podcast from our Motherhouse Road Trip with the Sisters of Saint Francis of the Holy Cross at AS207 at aNunsLife.org.
May 31, 2018•5 min
Topics: 150th anniversary of Green Bay Franciscans, prayer and surprises, saying yes to God for a lifetime, a novelist needs advice about nun character 150th anniversary of Franciscans in Green Bay: the founding of the congregation What does it mean to be a diocesan vs. pontifical community OSF history of ministry on behalf of immigrants Unique calling from God: Sister Mary’s and Sister Laura’s vocation stories Saying “yes” to God over a lifetime How the sisters go into the world to tell the Goo...
May 24, 2018•50 min•Season 10Ep. 207
In this Random Nun Clip, the sisters talk about the CND mission of “liberating education.” Hear the full podcast from our Motherhouse Road Trip with the Congregation of Notre Dame in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, at AS206 at aNunsLife.org.
May 17, 2018•5 min
In this Random Nun Clip, the sisters talk about the joys and challenges of being a community of many cultures. Hear the full podcast from our Motherhouse Road Trip with the Congregation of Notre Dame in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, at AS206 at aNunsLife.org.
May 10, 2018•4 min
In this Random Nun Clip, the sisters talk about the spiritual legacy of foundress Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys. Hear the full podcast from our Motherhouse Road Trip with the Congregation of Notre Dame in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, at AS206 at aNunsLife.org.
May 03, 2018•5 min
Topics: An unexpected call from God, discernment doubts, liberation and education, Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys, Pentecost spirituality How vocation leads to happiness Discernment doubts and radical steps in the process of discovering God’s call Helping people discover their best selves: “liberating education” in the CND mission Sister Sue, a former coach, and player, reflects on the praying-est basketball team ever Legacy of foundress, Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys A Pentecost spirituality Living in...
Apr 26, 2018•52 min•Season 10Ep. 206
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener is startled to sense a call from God after watching nun videos. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast at AS205. Hosted by Sister Maxine with guest Sisters Connie Bach and Michele Dvorak.
Mar 29, 2018•5 min
