From the innocence of children asking for a conversation to encountering Christ on the road to Emmaus, the act of listening opens the heart to profound truths. In this final episode of the season, the Sisters share practical tips on how to listen to others in a way that makes them feel seen, understood, and loved. This season of Let Love is produced in collaboration with Ascension. If you’d like to receive our weekly show notes, as well as occasional updates from the Sisters of Life, text LETLOV...
Jul 21, 2025•44 min
Have you ever considered sharing how God has worked in your life? Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas discuss the impact of sharing our stories and the power of vulnerability with boundaries. They also offer practical tips on discerning when and what parts of your story to share. Snippet of the Show " We're not meant for isolation, and we're not meant for exposure. We're meant for right relationship." This season of Let Love is produced in collaboration with Ascension. If yo...
Jul 14, 2025•45 min
The Sisters of Life dive into the all-too-relatable experience of comparison and its power to distort our identity, steal our peace, and pull us away from God's truth. Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas explore how comparison doesn’t just affect how we feel—it rewrites the stories we tell ourselves about who we are. The sisters encourage us to embrace our God-given uniqueness, to see others through the eyes of wonder instead of envy, and to keep our gaze fixed on Jesus. Sni...
Jul 07, 2025•46 min
When Jesus gives you a cross, he never gives it without himself on it. As we navigate confusing and painful parts of our stories, Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas encourage us to cling to our crucified Lord, for he never abandons us. We trust in our Lord's promise of resurrection because He has overcome the world. Snippet from the Show "Wherever God is, new life and hope are possible." This season of Let Love is produced in collaboration with Ascension. If you’d like to r...
Jun 30, 2025•44 min
Consider the amazing fact that Jesus knows the entirety of our lives with profound clarity. Every joy, every struggle, every moment of confusion—He is there. Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas encourage us to allow Jesus to reveal our stories to us. Snippet of the Show Jesus wants to come into every hard place of our story. Let him go into that place and heal the narrative there. This season of Let Love is produced in collaboration with Ascension. If you’d like to receive o...
Jun 23, 2025•47 min
Nothing about your story is insignificant. Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas dive into the significance of our unrepeatable life stories. They remind us that every single experience of our life— the hidden, ordinary, painful, and joyful—fits into the grand narrative of God's love and salvation history. Snippet from the Show _Our story only makes sense in light of God's love. _ This season of Let Love is produced in collaboration with Ascension. If you’d like to receive our...
Jun 16, 2025•44 min
We're thrilled to announce the new season kicking off next week! Focusing on the theme "What's Your Story?" Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Veritas, and Sr. Anne Imaculee will reflect on the significance of our story and cover topics such as letting Jesus tell your story, the danger of comparison, and what to do when your story doesn't make sense. This season of Let Love is produced in collaboration with Ascension. If you’d like to receive our weekly show notes, as well as occasional updates from the Sister...
Jun 09, 2025•2 min
Finding time for leisure in our lives often feels like a battle, for the enemy uses many distractions to prevent us from experiencing communion with God and others. As we enter Holy Week and come to the end of this season, Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas reflect on the spiritual battle behind leisure. The Sisters encourage us to overcome the resistance to rest by contemplating Jesus' immense love for us demonstrated on the Cross—He is the ultimate reason for our rest. Th...
Apr 14, 2025•43 min
Worship is not merely a duty; it is a joyful expression of love for God. Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas explore the relationship between worship and leisure, highlighting that worship is the highest form of leisure. They explain how worship reorients our perspective, restores our restless souls, and gives us the grace to endure difficult trials. This season of Let Love is produced in collaboration with Ascension. Snippet from the Show "Worship gives us the grace of an i...
Apr 07, 2025•34 min
You are worth celebrating and God rejoices over you. Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas reflect on the goodness of celebration and explain how leisure and celebration are intricately connected. Learn about practical ways to incorporate celebration into your life, the joy of affirming each other's existence, and how every act of celebration deepens our relationship with God and others. Snippet from the Show _Each act of celebration offers a glimpse of the great celebration o...
Mar 31, 2025•34 min
When we are always on the move, it's easy to overlook God's presence in our lives. Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas explore how stillness allows us to encounter God and discover peace amidst our busy days. The Sisters also discuss how idleness and constant busyness can cause restlessness in our souls while true leisure fosters hope. Snippet from the Show When we are still, we have a greater capacity to be surprised by God. This season of Let Love is produced in collaborat...
Mar 24, 2025•37 min
It's easy to feel burnt out in today's hectic pace of life. Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas focus on the value of slowing down and reorienting our identity from "doing" to "being." The Sisters explain how slowing down and resting can help us be receptive to God's love and find peace in our daily lives. Snippet from the Show "You are more than you do." This season of Let Love is produced in collaboration with Ascension. If you’d like to receive our weekly show notes, as w...
Mar 17, 2025•50 min
When was the last time you truly felt at rest? Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas kick off the Lenten season by exploring the theme of leisure as the secret weapon of the spiritual life based on Joseph Pieper's work 'Leisure, the Basis of Culture'. The Sisters explain the differences between true leisure and mere entertainment and emphasize how leisure, grounded in a childlike spirit and a deep relationship with God, can lead to a life of hope and fulfillment. Snippet from ...
Mar 10, 2025•40 min
Welcome back to the Let Love Podcast with the Sisters of Life! Join Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Veritas, and Sr. Annie Macule as this Lenten season as they explore the theme: 'Leisure: The Secret Weapon of the Spiritual Life.' Discover how taking leisure seriously can unlock your heart and transform your spiritual journey this Lent. This season of Let Love is produced in collaboration with Ascension. If you’d like to receive our weekly show notes, as well as occasional updates from the Sisters of Life, ...
Mar 03, 2025•3 min
Experience the joy of Life Fest with the Sisters of Life on January 23rd and 24th at Eagle Bank Arena in Fairfax, VA! Join us for an uplifting evening of praise, a vibrant morning rally, and a special Mass before the March for Life. This is a celebration of life you truly won't want to miss! For more information and to get your tickets, visit [lifefestrally.com ](lifefestrally.com) This season of Let Love is produced in collaboration with Ascension. If you’d like to receive our weekly show notes...
Jan 19, 2025•2 min
In this final episode of the Advent season, Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas discuss how the birth of Christ reminds us of the gift of our existence and the sacredness of every human life. The Sisters explain how honoring our dignity transforms the way we see ourselves and treat others. As we prepare for the coming of Christ, let us embrace the truth that we are good because God has chosen us and rescued us. Snippet from the Show "God has spoken, God has come, and Christm...
Dec 23, 2024•52 min
All of us experience moments of poverty in different ways. Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Anne Immaculée, and Sr. Veritas delve into the theme of poverty and explore how poverty and powerlessness can bring us closer to God. They share their own experiences of letting go and reflecting on the blessings hidden in our weaknesses. The Sisters challenge us to embrace our own poverty with trust and gratitude, finding deeper intimacy with Christ as we learn to depend on God. This season of Let Love is produced in...
Dec 16, 2024•46 min
There is nothing that is beyond the mercy of God. Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas discuss the unending mercy of God for each one of us as we stumble and fall because of our broken condition. The Sisters remind us that no matter our past, God's mercy is abundant, unwavering, and healing. By clinging to God's divine mercy in our darkest moments we can experience true freedom. Snippet of the Show “Jesus never accepted the sin. He always accepted the sinner." This season of ...
Dec 09, 2024•49 min
How is our Blessed Mother connected to the Eucharist? Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas reflect on the significance of the Eucharist, emphasizing Mary's role in unlocking the gates to Jesus so that we can receive him more profoundly. The Sisters remind us that God wants to give us the same radical, obedient, and trustful openness in our hearts to him that Mary had throughout her life. Snippet of the Show “The mass is the great act of contemplation. Mary herself is the grea...
Dec 02, 2024•42 min
Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas explore the profound connection between reverence and chastity. Through lighthearted stories, insightful reflections on Cardinal O'Connor's teachings, and inspiring examples from the lives of saints, they explore how recognizing ourselves and others as "pearls of great price" can transform the way we live and love. Highlighting reverence for all creation—especially the human person—as the foundation of chastity, the sisters share practical...
Nov 25, 2024•46 min
In the first episode of their new season, the Sisters of Life—Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas—dive into the charism and mission of their community. Together, they explore what it truly means to 'look at the wonder of you,' reflecting on the teachings of their founder, Cardinal O’Connor, and unpacking the beauty of contemplation. The sisters share personal stories of struggles and triumphs in prayer, offering real-life insights into bringing God into every moment of the d...
Nov 18, 2024•41 min
The Sisters of Life are back, and they have an announcement for you! Join Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas, as they share some exciting news. This season of Let Love is produced in collaboration with Ascension. If you’d like to receive our weekly show notes, as well as occasional updates from the Sisters of Life, text LETLOVE (one word) to 33777 to be added to our email list.
Nov 12, 2024•3 min
It can be very easy to go into auto-pilot during Mass. If you have been going to Mass long enough, you may not even need to think about the words you say or the actions you take. However, did you know that at Mass, God is reaching out to you in a personal way? Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas reflect on the enormous impact that Mass can have on your life. They encourage each of us to enter more deeply into the Mass so that ultimately, we can enter into deeper friendship w...
Aug 19, 2024•36 min
Every person experiences a need for healing whether it is physical, mental, or spiritual. Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas explore the need for healing and why the Eucharist is the greatest source of healing. Using personal stories and reflections on Scripture, the Sisters encourage each of us to seek healing from God so that we may enter into great union with him. This season of Let Love is produced in collaboration with Ascension. If you’d like to receive our weekly sho...
Aug 12, 2024•37 min
In Adoration, we allow Jesus to love us and delight in us. Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas discuss how spending time with Jesus in prayer orders our hearts and renews us. The Sisters share with us real stories and practical advice to help us experience a fruitful Holy Hour. This season of Let Love is produced in collaboration with Ascension. If you’d like to receive our weekly show notes, as well as occasional updates from the Sisters of Life, text LETLOVE (one word) to ...
Aug 05, 2024•41 min
In Holy Communion, God seeks our friendship by inviting us to receive his infinite love for us. Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas explain why receptivity plays an essential role in activating our faith and deepening our relationship with God. Together, they meditate on the sacredness of Communion and share how we can prepare our hearts to encounter God with reverence, gratitude, and joy. This season of Let Love is produced in collaboration with Ascension. If you’d like to ...
Jul 29, 2024•40 min
Do you ever feel like you’re not getting enough out of Mass? Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas unpack the spiritual riches of the Mass and encourage us to have faith in its power even if we struggle to grasp how it’s transforming us. The Sisters conclude by offering us practical tips on how we can appreciate the graces of the Mass more fully. This season of Let Love is produced in collaboration with Ascension. If you’d like to receive our weekly show notes, as well as occa...
Jul 22, 2024•39 min
The Eucharist reminds us that God doesn’t just want to be with us; he wants to dwell within us. Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas begin this new season on the Eucharist by reflecting on the great gift of the Eucharist and its power to give meaning and purpose to every aspect of our lives. The Sisters conclude the episode by inviting us to allow Jesus to shape our lives by seeking him in his loving Eucharistic presence. This season of Let Love is produced in collaboration w...
Jul 15, 2024•42 min
Jesus rose in the dark. This is the Easter difference: whatever the experience of my life, it’s not the end of my story. Dead places now have potential for life. In this episode, Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas look at the Gospel of the Easter Sunday ( Jn 20:1-9 ), and at the first team-effort post-Resurrection: Mary Magdalene runs to Peter and John, who then run to the tomb. We need each other. I can't interpret reality on my own. Others' gifts and gaps are not a threat...
Apr 01, 2024•39 min
Nothing is little in the sight of Jesus. Nothing is wasted in His sight. The Master says to you, your suffering, your situation: “I have need of you." In this episode, Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas, and Sr. Lumen Gloriae unpack the Passion Sunday Gospel for the Procession with Palms ( Mark 11:1-10 ). Jesus invites us to be with Him in friendship this week. Your being is a gift and nothing defines you but the Father’s love. We need to double up on truth. Our efforts of ...
Mar 25, 2024•42 min
