Consecrated

Br. Paolo joins us directly from Assisi, Italy, where St. Francis lived and founded the Order of Friars Minor. Founded to promote unity within the Church, the order wasn't originally a Catholic congregation, but rather...

Sr. Liz reminds us that God calls a person to be truly themselves in his or her vocation. He didn't call one to be someone he or she is not; He recognizes our humanity, and invites us to holiness in our struggles...

Focused on serving Christ in the poor, the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul were founded at a time when religious sisters were cloistered and upper-class. St. Vincent made it possible for women of all classes...

Welcome to Season 3!!! Founded in 1447, the Third Order Regular of St. Francis branched from the Order of Friars Minor to include priests who desired a penitential way of life. The friars focus on constant conversion of...

Sr. Marie Pierre shares her testimony about finding and discerning her call to the Cistercian Community at Valley of Our Lady Monastery. Interested in learning more about the community? Discerning a vocation? Want to...

An early monastic "order", the Cistercians were founded from a group of Benedictines who sought to reform the discipline of the community. Continuing to follow the Rule of St. Benedict, the nuns daily commit themselves...

Fr. Patrick Wainwright explains more of the mindset behind the founding of Miles Christi, puts the concepts of worldly success and vocation into perspective, and gives a deeper description of spiritual direction. To...

Miles Christi ("soldiers for Christ") began in Argentina in 1994, to meet the need for spiritual formation of the area. Developing into a religious institute, Miles Christi strives to work for the sanctification of lay...

Sr. Marie Faustina explains how the Religious Sisters of Alma, Michigan observe Sundays and other Holy Days, giving them special solemnity- even with how they dress- within their community. She also uplifts the...

May 11, 2025- today is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations! Join us in praying the Glorious mysteries of the Rosary to support vocations, especially those discerning religious life. Each mystery will be led by a...

Originally founded on December 12, 1831 in Ireland, the Religious Sisters of Mercy were founded for the service of those who are distressed, especially women and children. Re-founded on September 1, 1973 post Vatican...

"The oldest 'new' vocation," Consecrated Virginity has been around since the beginnings of the Church. As a consecrated virgin Jen Settle gives a brief history of this practice and clarifies some misconceptions about...

As "humble laborers in God's vineyard," the Sisters of Mary Morning Star seek to serve with simple joy. Sr. Marie Johannah sheds light on the connection between our personal desires and God's Will. She confronts the...

A contemplative (but not cloistered) community, the Sisters of Mary Morning Star are an international community who seek to be missionaries of hope. Not serving within a specific apostolate, the Sisters serve in many...

Br. Juan Francisco C.F.R. shares the significance of the Franciscan habit's shape, offering insights as the communities tailor. He continues to unfold the beauty of both joyful Franciscan fraternity, but also the...