In this Random Nun Clip, the Ursuline Sisters talk with the students of Sacred Heart Academy about how values affect all of a person’s life. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS219 at aNunsLife.org.
In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about making unexpected choices. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS220 at aNunsLife.org. Sister Maxine and with guests Sister Jenny Zimmerman, of the Sisters of Notre Dame, and Friar John Bammon, a Conventual Franciscan Friar.
In this Random Nun Clip, the Ursuline Sisters talk about foundress Saint Angela Merici and how and the ways her mission continues to inspire people today. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS219 at aNunsLife.org.
Topics: Sister Eileen’s ministry as a counselor and “messenger of peace.” Ongoing conversion of heart as part of the Franciscan call. The outdoors and running as ways to pray. Joining the Franciscans, then unexpectedly called elsewhere by God. Associate life with the Franciscans. Returning to vowed life. Advice for people in times of intense discernment. “God always answers the deepest desires of our hearts.” Being our own best friend as a spiritual practice. Advantages of a vocation to religiou...
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener wonders if God is trying to confuse him with conflicting messages. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast at AS220 . Sister Maxine and with guests Sister Jenny Zimmerman, of the Sisters of Notre Dame, and Friar John Bammon, a Conventual Franciscan Friar.
In this Random Nun Clip, a student asks the sisters how to tell if it's God who's calling you to a vocation or if it's just your own idea. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast at AS213 at aNunsLife.org.
In this Random Nun Clip, a student asks the Ursuline Sisters about awesome experiences they’ve had. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS219 at aNunsLife.org.
n this Random Nun Clip, we talk about the transformative power of small-group ministry at RENEW International and St. Thomas More Chapel at Yale University. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast at AS218.
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener wonders about levels of holiness. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS216 at aNunsLife.org.
Topics: Our guests are Sister Jenny Zimmerman and Friar John Bamman. Sister Jenny is the vocation director for the Sisters of Notre Dame, and Friar John is the vocation director for the Conventual Franciscan Friars. (02:00) From grade school troublemaker to friar (05:00) Resisting the call to religious life in Defiance, Ohio (09:40) The many doorways of vocations (11:00) Finding a home with the Conventual Franciscan Friars (15:00) Sister Jenny gets a phone call from God (19:00) “Joyful simplicit...
In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about similarities and differences between retreats and vacations. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast at AS218 at aNunsLife.org.
In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about what it's like to in Benedictine leadership and to serve in a parish. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS216 at aNunsLife.org.
In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about ways that God is with people in the ordinary things of life. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast at AS218 at aNunsLife.org.
In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about what happens when we have doubts about God and our faith. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS217 at aNunsLife.org.
Topics: High school students from Sacred Heart Academy in Louisville join us for the livestreaming podcast. Family and faith in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Louisville, Kentucky. Sr. Jean Ann’s service with Shively Ministries, helping people in crisis and poverty. Sr. Janet’s ministry with young mothers near the W. Virginia coalfields, and parish administrator in Indiana. “Where did you find God today?” How to become more aware of God’s presence in your life. Advice from Saint Angela Merici, 16...
In this Random Nun Clip, a student wonders why Joseph gets a lot less attention than Mary. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS217 at aNunsLife.org.
Topics: (02:30) Dominican life coast-to-coast: Queens, New York, and Washington State (04:30) An unexpected journey to religious life (08:30) How the compassionate spirit of foundress Mary Ann Sammon inspires Blauvelt Dominicans today (10:30) RENEW International: helping parishes connect faith, charitable works, and just actions (11:00) The growing church at Yale University (14:30) RENEW International’s “Healing Our Church” program to help parishes deal with crisis (16:00) The transformative pow...
In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about how faith helps us in the ups and downs of life. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS217 at aNunsLife.org.
In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about ways to grow in faith and love. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS216 at aNunsLife.org.
In this Random Nun Clip, Sister Subha Clare talks about planning (or not) for the novitiate. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS215 at aNunsLife.org.
Topics: Sister Maxine with guests Mrs. Amy Tabler, Sister Shannon Schrein, OSF, and the St. Mary’s Church high school youth group, the God Squad. How faith helps with the ups and downs of everyday life Why Catholics take communion at every Mass but others don’t God’s plan vs. free will Popes and rival popes Mary and the saints as our intercessors Why does Joseph get less attention than Mary The ordination situation The host has left the building: consecrated hosts, Eucharistic ministers, and pyx...
In this Random Nun Clip, Sister Kathleen Ann Mourisse talks about her ministry as President of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Immaculate Conception in West Peoria, Illinois. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast AS215 at aNunsLife.org.
In this Random Nun Clip, Sister Subha Clare describes her unexpected turn from corporate life to the convent. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast AS215 at aNunsLife.org.
In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about the IHM founders and how they encourage us today. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS214 at aNunsLife.org.
Topics: (2:30) Over 100 years of Benedictine presence in Cullman, Alabama (4:30) Discerning a call to law school and Benedictine life at the same time (7:30) Influence of the Civil Rights Movement on call to religious life (12:30) The Rule of Benedict, and prayer as part of everyday life (18:00) What it’s like to be in the Benedictine community (20:00) Bringing a Benedictine perspective to ministry as a Pastoral Associate and hospice minister (25:00) Witnessing to God’s love as an attorney in ju...
In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about what it means to be a prophetic witness and how that can help people. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS214 at aNunsLife.org.
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener wonders if saying the same prayers over and over can turn you into a prayer robot. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS214 at aNunsLife.org.
TOPICS: About the sisters Growing up Hindu Living the convent life at age 13 Day in the life of a novice What’s it like being president of a congregation Making God’s compassionate presence known The sisters’ go-to prayers in times of difficulty Listener question: Would God call you to be a nun if you’re not Catholic? Listener question: What books do sisters read to grow closer to God? Listener question: If God calls me to be a nun but I get married instead, will that disappoint God? Subscribe t...
In this Random Nun Clip, the Salesian Sisters talk about founder Saint John Bosco and his legacy of family spirit. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast AS213 at aNunslife.org.
In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about joys and challenges in religious life. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS212 at aNunsLife.org.
