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A Nun's Life Ministry helps people discover and grow in their vocation, that is, their life's calling by engaging questions about God, faith, and religious life.
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Sep 21, 2023
In Good Faith with Susan Flansburg - Author
After 20 years of serving in communications ministry for Catholic Sisters (much of it supporting vocations), it became clear to Susan Flansburg that a guide for inquirers and discerners into religious life was desperately needed.
A “one-stop shop” of critical but hard-to-find insights and information, Feels Like Home was written with and for vocation directors from across the country. Their contributions form the heart of the book as they share what it means to belong to a range of institutes, from apostolic and monastic to habited, cloistered, and missionary.
A frequent contributor to many faith-based publications - including Vision Vocation, Horizon journal, and multiple Catholic religious institutes - Susan also writes for non-profit organizations from health care to higher education.
(1:38) Discerning a vocation
(4:00) Being an atheist
(6:33) Making vocational moves
(11: 42) Sister rock stars
(14:41) Sisters United News
(20:49) The center of a congregation
(22:48) Apostolic communities
(24:29) Monastic communities
(26.56) The vow of stability
(32:11) Contemplative cloistered communities
(35:06) Missionary communities
(38:10) Which community is right for you?
(42:49) A powerful question for discernment
(45:41) The importance of changing course
(48:17) Cinderella’s slippers
Feels Like Home: A Single Catholic Woman’s Guide to Religious Life in the U.S. by Susan Flansburg
I Surrender: A Memoir of Chile's Dictatorship, 1975 by Kathleen Osberger
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Aug 25, 2023
The fourth vow
Sister Barb Giehl describes the fourth vow taken by Sisters of Mercy.
Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-igf058-giehl-fourth-vow
Listen to the full episode of In Good Faith podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/in-good-faith/igf058-barb-giehl
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Aug 4, 2023
Working (hard) behind the scenes
Nuns know how to get things done! Sister Michele Morek shares her experience working at the United Nations.
Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-igf040-working-hard-behind-the-scenes
Listen to the full episode of In Good Faith podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/in-good-faith/igf040-in-good-faith-with-sister-michele-morek-osu
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Jul 28, 2023
In Good Faith with Sister Violaine Paradis - Actress, Acrobat, Social Pastoral Worker
Sister Violaine Paradis, CND worked as an actress before experiencing a return to God that made her leave everything to enter the Congrégation de Notre-Dame novitiate in August 2009. After her first vows, she pursued studies in pastoral theology and, later, embarked on an integral training centered on human development at the Institut de Formation Humaine et Intégrale de Montréal. In 2017, her Congregation invited her to live a one-year mission and immersion experience in Honduras in one of the CND communities present in the field. For three years, Sister Violaine has been working as a social pastoral worker in the Centre-Sud and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighborhoods in Montreal.
(1:43) O Canada!
(6:20) A vocation growing in a non-religious family
(8:30) Planting seeds of faith
(17:27) A petite Mother Teresa
(23:40) The acting bug
(27:33) The truth about acting
(30:05) A different perspective on incarnation
(39:34) Acrobatics
(45:17) Troupe-ing around the world
(52:29) Listening for the inner voice
(1:00:08) Decided
(1:02:49) Visitation
(1:13:25) World Youth Day
Congrégation de Notre-Dame: https://www1.cnd-m.org/en/
Read the transcript here. https://anunslife.org/podcasts/in-good-faith/igf062-violaine-paradis
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Jul 28, 2023
Is this ad judgmental, or is it just me?
A listener finds an ad on her favorite Christian radio station judgmental – but wonders if she’s reading too much into it. The Nuns discuss!
Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as240-prayer-professionals
Listen to the full episodes of Ask Sister podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-sister/as240
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Jul 18, 2023
In Good Faith with Sister Mary Michael Fox - Student, Teacher, Catechist, Author
The youngest of nine children born of a devout Irish-Catholic mother, Sister Mary Michael Fox entered the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia (Nashville) at age 21, and has served in the community’s primary apostolate of teaching for over 30 years. After being trained as a catechist for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Sister Mary Michael was so intrigued by its approach that she conducted doctoral research into the nature of its pedagogy. In February 2023, she published her research in a book, Following God's Pedagogy: Principles for Children's Catechesis (LTP, 2023). Sister Mary Michael currently serves at the Congregation's Retreat House in Dickson, Tennessee as both Martha and Mary: cooking, cleaning, and assisting with any of practical needs during retreats, and intercessory prayer before, during, and after each retreat.
(0:42) Nashville roots
(1:14) Dominican outreach
(2:57) Charism
(3:44) Home-based catechesis
(6:37) Faith as a way of life
(8:26) Praying as a family
(10:42) Is there something more?
(12:59) A spectrum of Sisters
(14:15) A call within a call
(15:38) The beauty of truth
(17:48) The mom challenge
(24:15) God is in the brokenness
(31:12) From Christendom to the convent
(37:09) Creativity in the classroom
(42:27) Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
(53:44) Retreat!
(59:14) How do you know?
(1:01:01) Let us pray
Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
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Jul 7, 2023
Changing views of immigration
Immigration attorney Sister Sharlet Wagner is hopeful about changing views of immigration in the US – but there’s still a long way to go.
Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-igf047-wagner-changing-views-of-immigration
Hear the full In Good Faith episode at https://anunslife.org/podcasts/in-good-faith/igf047-sister-sharlet-wagner
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Jun 30, 2023
Evolving & Expanding
Sister Pat Crowley entered St. Scholastica Monastery before Vatican II – and was part of the community when changes resulting from the Council were implemented. She shares how her community’s life evolved and expanded in this short podcast.
Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-igf057-evolving-expanding
Listen to the full episode of In Good Faith podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/in-good-faith/igf057-pat-crowley
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Jun 26, 2023
Uncharted territory
For many religious communities, the United States is mission territory. Sister Elizabeth Guerrero explains.
Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-igf060-guerrero-uncharted-territory
Listen to the full episode of In Good Faith podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/in-good-faith/igf060-elizabeth-guerrero
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Jun 26, 2023
The deep encounter
“Encuentro” means much more than you might think. Sister Elizabeth Guerrero explains the spirituality of this deep encounter.
Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-igf060-guerrero-deep-encounter
Listen to the full episode of In Good Faith podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/in-good-faith/igf060-elizabeth-guerrero
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Jun 23, 2023
The relationship repair shop
Restorative justice is a beautiful way to move away from the concept of merely punishing a crime, instead moving toward the healing of broken relationships. Sister Eileen Reilly explains this powerful, alternative system of justice.
Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-igf048-relationship-repair-shop
Listen to the full episode of In Good Faith podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/in-good-faith/igf048-sister-eileen-reilly
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Jun 9, 2023
A garden view
The gardens of the Dominicans of Mission San Jose are a double victory: they offer a glorious view, and they produce food enough to share with the community. Host: Sister Maxine Kollasch. Read the transcript here.
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Jun 2, 2023
In Good Faith with Sister Elizabeth Guerrero - Executive Director of AHLMA
Sister Eli
Elizabeth Guerrero, a Sister of the Missionary Catechists of Divine Providence, lives in San Antonio, Texas, and is the executive director of AHLMA, the Asociacion de Hermanas Latinas Misioneras en America. This organization works with Catholic Sisters from Latin American communities who are ministering in the US, as well as with Latina Catholic Sisters born in Latin America and those born in the United States who are members of US Catholic communities. AHLMA's mission is to support, accompany, and empower Latina sisters within the context of their ministries in the US Catholic Church.
(2:50) The heart of AHLMA
(4:25) The power of encuentro
(8:17) Differing relationships with God
(10:05) Many cultures, one faith
(16:26) Rios de Esperanza
(18:12) Las Posadas
(24:51) Searching for Sisters
(30:51) US as mission territory
(34:18) Vocation story (en espanol y en ingles)
(37:09) Meeting the Missionary Catechists
(41:47) Migrant work
(43:41) A family of fai…
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May 26, 2023
Are nuns prayer professionals?
A listener has a very simple question: are nuns prayer professionals? But the answer is not so straightforward! Listen as the Nuns discuss.
Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as240-prayer-professionals
Listen to the full episode of Ask Sister podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-sister/as240
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May 19, 2023
Discovering her true identity
Not until she was working with unaccompanied minors in US Immigration Services did Sr. Trish Doan realize the truth: as a Vietnamese refugee making her way to the United States, she herself had been an unaccompanied minor.
Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-igf055-doan-discovering-her-true-identity
Listen to the full episodes of In Good Faith podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/in-good-faith/igf055-trish-doan-vocation and https://anunslife.org/podcasts/in-good-faith/igf055-trish-doan-journey
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May 14, 2023
Celebrating Mom
To celebrate Mothers Day, the A Nun’s Life team shares stories about their moms.
Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-celebrating-mom
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May 12, 2023
Can a health condition impede a religious vocation?
A listener with a health condition wonders if it could prevent her from following a religious vocation. The Nuns discuss!
Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as241-health-condition-impede-vocation
Listen to the full episodes of Ask Sister podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-sister/as241
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May 5, 2023
A commitment to community
Living in community isn’t always easy – but it is a powerful invitation to generosity of mind and heart. Sr. Ana Gonzalez explains.
Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-igf056-commitment-to-community
Listen to the full episode of In Good Faith podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/in-good-faith/igf056-ana-gonzalez
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May 1, 2023
Bringing God out from the culture
Her theology studies and her own Catholic faith have helped Sr. Trish Doan see that God can’t be imposed on a culture – He’s already present in every culture.
Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-igf055-doan-bring-god-out-from-culture
Listen to the full episodes of In Good Faith podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/in-good-faith/igf055-trish-doan-vocation and https://anunslife.org/podcasts/in-good-faith/igf055-trish-doan-journey
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Apr 28, 2023
Farming on the up-and-up
A $15,000 investment is revolutionizing food production in Nigeria. Sister Irene O’Neill explains how Sisters Rising Worldwide empowered Catholic Sisters to empower the people. Host: Sister Maxine Kollasch. Read the transcript here.
Hear the full In Good Faith episode here.
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Apr 18, 2023
Using the gifts God gave you
Your station in life does not have to impede your ability to use the gifts God gave you to help your neighbor! Sister Margaret Kruse explains.
Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-igf059-using-gifts-god-gave-you
Listen to the full episode of In Good Faith podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/in-good-faith/igf059-margaret-kruse
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Apr 14, 2023
Is God giving me the cold shoulder?
A listener regrets growing distant from God and wonders – is it too late to mend the relationship? The Nuns discuss!
Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as238-god-giving-cold-shoulder
Listen to the full Ask Sister podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-sister/as238
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Apr 9, 2023
The glory of Easter
Sister Rejane and Sister Pat share memories of Easters past – and some insight into the greatest celebration of the liturgical year.
Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-easter
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Apr 6, 2023
Finding God in the midst of suffering
Why does a loving God allow suffering? The Nuns address this eternal question.
Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as073-finding-god-in-suffering
Hear the full Ask Sister episode at https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-sister/as073-ask-sister
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Mar 31, 2023
Building an army of prayer warriors
How can prayer vigils convert hearts and change minds about the death penalty? Sister Eileen Reilly explains.
Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-igf048-building-army-prayer-warriors
Listen to the full episode of In Good Faith podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/in-good-faith/igf048-sister-eileen-reilly
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Mar 28, 2023
Of novenas and scapulars
What is a novena? What is a scapular? And how can they impact your spiritual life?
Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as016-novenas-scapulars
Hear the full Ask Sister episode at https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-sister/as016-ask-sister
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Mar 24, 2023
Am I being a spiritual glutton?
Can you speed up the process of drawing closer to God? The Nuns discuss!
Read the transcript at https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as168-spiritual-gluttony-lent
Hear the full Ask Sister episode at https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-sister/as168-ask-sister
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Mar 20, 2023
When will I know Lent is working?
At this midway point of Lent, you may be wondering: when will you know that your Lenten practices are having the desired impact? The Nuns discuss!
Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as205-when-is-lent-working
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Mar 14, 2023
The gift of hospitality
What can we learn from the Biblical principle of hospitality? The Nuns discuss!
Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-igf031-gift-of-hospitality
Hear the full In Good Faith episode at https://anunslife.org/podcasts/in-good-faith/igf031-marion-moeser-osf
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Mar 10, 2023
In Good Faith with Sister Margaret Kruse - Uniting to Fight Human Trafficking
Sister Margaret Kruse is a sister of St. Francis of Assisi, a community is located in St. Francis, Wisconsin, just south of Milwaukee. Her community is one of seven women religious congregations, and one Lutheran Church, that collaborated to found Sisters Program South, a Milwaukee drop-in center for women who are trapped in human trafficking. Now serving on the board of Sisters Program South, Sister Margaret has served as a teacher, with United Farm Workers, in pastoral ministry, and in leadership in her community.
(2:15) Happy Feast Day, St. Bakhita!
(3:33) What to do about human trafficking?
(7:29) Ecumenical collaboration
(11:24) The gift of choice
(14:32) Open eyes
(16:30) Child abuse
(19:10) What you need to know
(20:23) Victory!
(23:22) Age doesn’t matter
(28:18) A short journey to religious life
(29:25) Opportunities
(31:47) Farm life
(34:16) Cesar Chavez & United Farm Workers
(40:30) Grassroots parish ministry
(45:13) Letting go
(49:00) Moving as the Spirit c…
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Mar 7, 2023
Instead of giving up something for Lent, could I take something up?
A listener wonders if, instead of giving up chocolate or soda for Lent, she could do something extra – like clean the bathroom, so her mom doesn’t have to. What are the best Lenten practices? The Nuns discuss!
Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as238-giving-something-up-for-lent
Listen to the full Ask Sister podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-sister/as238
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Mar 3, 2023
What is Lenten solidarity?
In conversation with Sister Julianna Vagnozzi, CSSF, the Nuns discuss what solidarity really is – and what it can look like during Lent.
Read the transcript at https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as064-lenten-solidarity
Hear the full Ask Sister episode at https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-sister/as064-ask-sister
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Feb 28, 2023
The blessing of a scapular
In conversation with the Racine Dominicans, the Nuns discuss DIY scapulars, Purgatory, and indulgences.
Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as068-blessing-scapular
Hear the full Ask Sister episode at https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-sister/as068-ask-sister
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Feb 24, 2023
Why is gluttony a sin?
A listener is puzzled why gluttony is included among “the seven deadly sins.” The Nuns discuss!
Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as238-why-is-gluttony-a-sin
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Feb 21, 2023
What can you do for Lent?
In conversation with Sister Mary Jane Hahner, CSFN, and students from the University of Notre Dame, the Nuns discuss ideas of what to do for Lent.
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Feb 17, 2023
Celebrating Mardi Gras with an eye on Lent
How long is the celebration of Mardi Gras? What exactly does it celebrate? For Lent, is it better to give something up, or take something up? The Nuns discuss!
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Feb 10, 2023
The Rule of Benedict
Don’t be deceived! There is great humor – and much joy – in the Rule of Benedict. Benedictine Sister Pat Crowley explains.
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Feb 7, 2023
Building community
Among the many gifts of religious community, there are also plenty of challenges. Sister Barb Giehl shares her experience.
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Feb 3, 2023
Should I celebrate when good things happen to other people ... and not to me?
Should Christians rejoice in student loan forgiveness – even if it doesn’t benefit them? The Nuns discuss!
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Jan 27, 2023
In Good Faith with Sister Barb Giehl - Sister of Mercy, Mother, Grandmother
Sister Barbara Giehl, a Sister of Mercy of the Americas, made her first vows in September 2022 and lives and ministers at the Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center in Connecticut. Sister Barbara grew up in Rochester, New York, where she encountered both the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester, and the Sisters of Mercy. She was taught by sisters during grade school, high school and nursing school, as well as working in the Sisters of Mercy motherhouse. Sister Barb was drawn to religious life in high school, where she began a pre-postulant program with the Sisters of Mercy. But once she began nursing school, she told her formation director she needed a break -- but would be back. Little did she know but that break would last over 40 years. She met, fell in love, and married her husband Jerry, and they had four children. Barb stayed connected to the Sisters of Mercy through the years and eventually became an associate of the Mercies. Five years after her husband passed away, the t…
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Jan 20, 2023
If I have doubts, does that mean I'm not a believer?
A listener says she wants to believe in God, but intense doubts are preventing it. The Nuns share their thoughts on faith and doubt.
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Jan 13, 2023
Rebuilding a family
How do young women seeking asylum in the United States end up at Bethany House of Hospitality – and what happens to them from there? Sister Pat Crowley shares some stories.
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Jan 6, 2023
Celebrating Epiphany
Jeff Young, the Catholic Foodie, talks about Epiphany, king cakes, and Mardi Gras season.
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Dec 30, 2022
How can I keep up with everyone else on the faith journey?
A listener is struggling with the feeling that she’s trailing behind on the faith journey. The Nuns have lots to say about this question!
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Dec 23, 2022
Christmas in the convent
Sister Rejane and Sister Pat share memories and mishaps of Christmas in the convent.
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Dec 16, 2022
A decade later, a miraculous reunion
Leaving Vietnam in small batches, Sr. Trish Doan’s family traveled to the United States over the course of a decade – and at long last, every member of the family was reunited in their adoptive home.
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Dec 9, 2022
When your family doesn't understand
Before she entered religious life, Sister Ana Gonzalez had a tough time convincing her mom it was the right choice. Discover what changed her mom’s mind!
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Dec 2, 2022
Journeying together
Nuns are people too! Sister Michele Morek explains how stories in Global Sisters Report emphasize our shared human experience.
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Nov 18, 2022
The charism of religious life writ large
Each religious community has a unique charism – but perhaps none is as great a gift as the charism of religious life itself.
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Nov 16, 2022
The roundabout road to religious life
Alice Ann O’Neill was convinced that she could not pursue a religious vocation – but God persisted! Find out how she finally responded to His call.
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Nov 16, 2022
Choose your own adventure
When Alice Ann O’Neill prayed for guidance in choosing a graduate degree, God guided her in a completely different direction.
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Nov 11, 2022
Ask Sister: What does the Bible say about student loan forgiveness, can a woman with a life-threatening allergy become a nun, how do I know if I’m a believer or not?
Podcast hosts: Sister Shannon, OSF, and Sister Maxine, IHM. Topics: What does the Bible say about student loan forgiveness, can a woman with a life-threatening allergy become a nun, how do I know if I’m a believer or not?
Read the full transcript of this podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-sister/as241
(1:57) The best things in life are autumnal
(2:25) Celebrating St. Francis
(5:34) The biblical stance on student loan forgiveness
(8:02) Out of the mouths of tweeps
(9:56) The workers in the vineyard
(16:16) The mutuality of forgiveness
(19:39) Can a nun have a life-threatening allergy?
(21:09) Religious communities for women with allergies
(23:49) Sister Shannon’s experience
(28:09) Challenges make you a better person
(33:17) I want to believe – but I don’t
(35:54) Can you choose to have faith?
(36:49) Faith vs. science
(43:39) The reality of the faith journey
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Nov 6, 2022
What sign will show me God is calling me to religious life?
A listener feels called to religious life, but is waiting for a sign from God to confirm that’s what He intends for her.
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Nov 4, 2022
Community amplifies the good
Sister Irene O’Neill first encountered the Congregation of St. Joseph at a very young age – but it wasn’t until she experienced the amplifying power of the sisters’ community that she realized she wanted to be a part of it. Host: Sister Maxine Kollasch. Read the transcript here.
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Oct 28, 2022
In Good Faith with Sister Pat Crowley, Bethany House of Hospitality
Sister Patricia Crowley, a member of the Benedictine Sisters of Chicago, has served her own community as sub-prioress and prioress – and the greater community in leading non-profit organizations serving women, families, and people experiencing homelessness. Currently she is the board president of Bethany House of Hospitality, which shelters young women seeking asylum in the US. She also recently started a position with the Religious Formation Conference’s Together program for young women religious. In recognition of her leadership in Chicago, she was awarded three honorary doctorate degrees: one from Chicago Theological Seminary (1998), a second from Elmhurst College (1998), and a third from St. Mary of the Woods College in Terre Haute, IN (2011).
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(04:28) An early call to social justice
(05:46) All in the family
(09:13) Why the Benedictines?
(15:40) Pre- and post-Vatican II
(26:07) Transitioning from teaching
(28:51) The joys of administration
(30:55) The year of…
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Oct 21, 2022
The rosary road map
A listener asks what role the rosary played in the Nuns’ vocation journey, and what role it plays in their current prayer life. Listen to find out!
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Oct 14, 2022
How does a habit rosary represent a community?
A listener wonders how he can obtain samples of the rosaries Sisters used to wear on their habits, but the Nuns wonder if there are other ways to show the charism of a community.
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Oct 7, 2022
Why don't I get results when I pray the rosary?
A listener wonders why God doesn’t give her the answers she seeks when she prays the rosary. The Nuns discuss!
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Sep 30, 2022
Will religion make me happy?
A listener experiencing deep unhappiness wonders if religion could be the cure. The Nuns discuss!
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Sep 23, 2022
At the start of the civil war
Sister Pat Johannsen had a birds-eye view of South Sudanese independence—and the start of the civil war. Host: Sister Rejane Cytacki.
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Sep 16, 2022
In Good Faith with Sister Ana Gonzalez, Pilgrim on the Camino de Santiago
Sister Ana Gonzalez, a Dominican Sister of Peace, ministers in the Admissions Office of Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, Connecticut. She speaks about the journey and the joy of her vocation journey and all the companions she has encountered along the way – as well as her pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago de Compostela.
(1:52) When singing competitions go very, very wrong
(3:44) Living out loud, with joy
(4:56) Reliving the big moment
(8:43) A big celebration for Albertus Magnus
(10:06) Living in the House of Welcome
(12:07) Intergenerational, intercultural, inter-congregational
(14:24) An invitation when someone pushes your buttons
(18:23) Mom just didn’t get it
(20:26) A Mom “Come and See”
(26:08) Helping the family understand
(30:37) Heading out on the Camino
(33:31) Why become a pilgrim?
(39:09) Sister Ana’s Spain goals
(40:21) A castanets demonstration
(44:33) Travel highlights
(48:27) How Santiago came to Compostela
(59:47) Sister Ana’s fav…
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Sep 9, 2022
A musical ministry
Alice Ann O’Neill was a professional cellist when she began discerning with the Sisters of Charity. Discover how she is living out a dual vocation.
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Sep 2, 2022
The seed ball project
Sr. Barbara Hagel and Sister Jeanette DeYoung share the simple start to the trillion tree planting program, and how the Dominicans of Mission San Jose got involved. Host: Sister Maxine Kollasch. Read the transcript here.
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Aug 26, 2022
Living into the questions
Sister Rejane Cytacki’s schoolteacher nickname reveals something deeper about the way she lives out her vocation. Host: Sister Maxine Kollasch. Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-IGF052-Cytacki-living-questions
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Aug 19, 2022
Is it a sin to leave Mass early?
Is it a sin to leave Mass early? What parts of the Mass are we required to attend? Can we give the stink-eye to worshipers who leave early? The Nuns discuss!
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Aug 15, 2022
Daily discernment
Discernment shouldn’t be a Special Occasion. Sister Rejane Cytacki points out that we can all listen for God’s voice in our daily activities—with remarkable results. Host: Sister Maxine Kollasch.
Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-IGF052-Cytacki-daily-discernment
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Aug 12, 2022
Ask Sister – Are nuns prayer professionals, how can I keep up on the faith journey, why does this commercial bug me?
Podcast hosts: Sister Shannon, OSF, and Sister Maxine, IHM. Topics: Are nuns prayer professionals, how can I keep up on the faith journey, why does this commercial bug me?
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(1:26) Jewelry and jubilation
(3:48) Assembly and Chapter
(5:42) Is this prayer?
(10:11) Helpful prayer tips
(15:41) Prayer professionals
(20:14) How can I keep up on the faith journey?
(21:23) God walks with us all
(25:59) Spiritual travelogues
(33:25) Should this commercial bug me?
(35:47) Language counts
(41:11) Theological statements are all around us
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Jul 29, 2022
The van that defeated human trafficking
You won’t believe how a Sisters’ van defeated human trafficking. Sister Irene O’Neill explains Host: Sister Maxine Kollasch. Read the transcript here.
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Jul 22, 2022
In Good Faith with Sister Trish Doan, Refugee
Sister Trish Doan is a Sister of St. Joseph of Orange, who is completing her master’s degree in theology. She is an engineer, a restaurateur, an immigration professional—and a former refugee who escaped from Vietnam as an unaccompanied minor. Her vocation journey is matched by her family’s miraculous decade-long separation, and eventual reunion. Today Sister Trish speaks with us about her years-long journey from Vietnam to the US and how she adjusted to the culture of her new home country. If you missed last week’s episode, click to hear about the journey of discernment that eventually brought Sister Trish to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange — a community right in her own back yard.
(1:50) To do or die
(5:24) Ups and downs
(7:43) Safe harbor
(9:51) You are Number 1118
(11:41) Father Go-Between
(19:28) A Californian by choice
(20:26) First impressions
(24:09) Those who came before
(28:15) The language of numbers
(29:44) Shocking revelation
(35:31) Prison
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Jul 15, 2022
In Good Faith with Sister Trish Doan: Engineer, Restaurateur, Immigration Professional
Sister Trish Doan is a Sister of St. Joseph of Orange who is completing her master’s degree in theology. She is an engineer, a restaurateur, an immigration professional — and a former refugee who escaped from Vietnam as an unaccompanied minor. Her family’s miraculous story (over the course of a decade, Sister Trish’s parents and all seven of her siblings made their way to the United States) is matched by the journey of discernment that brought her at least to the Sisters of St. Joseph – a community right in her own back yard. This week, Sister Trish speaks with us about her vocation journey, but be sure to tune in for a special extra edition of In Good Faith next week, when Sister Trish returns to share the story of her years-long journey from Vietnam to the US.
(3:05) How to spot a ripe pineapple
(4:39) Where are the Sisters?
(8:42) Mystery solved
(10:08) Habits
(12:50) Kicking the habit
(17:17) Family obligations vs. the call
(19:43) A family tragedy
(26:26) Religio…
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Jul 8, 2022
How do you know you really have a vocation?
Sister Pat Johannsen recalls considering whether she truly had a vocation to religious life as she was on the plane to enter the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. Host: Sister Rejane Cytacki.
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Jul 1, 2022
The newcomer network
Immigration attorney and Sister of the Holy Cross Sister Sharlet Wagner has combined her vocations to help those in need at the Newcomer Network.
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Jun 24, 2022
The unique call of rural ministry
Rural ministry is so important -- and also largely forgotten. That's why Sister Pat Flass runs the Rural Program, which invites Sisters and associates to the rural South to understand the need... and how they could help fill it.
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Jun 21, 2022
Do Protestants have saints?
A listener perplexed by the name of St. Olaf College asks: do Protestants have saints? The Nuns discuss!
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Jun 19, 2022
A heart for dad
To celebrate Fathers Day, the A Nun’s Life team shares stories about their dads.
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Jun 18, 2022
Claiming both parts of the story
What happens when a sister discovers that, decades before, her community had rejected a woman because of her race? Sister Mary Pellegrino shares her story. Hear the full In Good Faith episode here. Host: Sister Rejane Cytacki.
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Jun 17, 2022
In Good Faith with Sister Mary Pellegrino, Senior Vice President at Plante Moran
Sister Mary Pellegrino, Senior Vice President of Plante Moran consulting firm, and her consultant team work to ensure that religious institutes realize their potential and meet the challenges of the day, through the lens of their mission and charism. By changing the way the story of religious life is currently told, from one of scarcity and diminishment to one of abundance and social capital, Sister Mary sees exciting possibilities for religious institutes to collaborate in creating a more just and equitable world. Prior to working with Plante Moran, Sister Mary served as congregational moderator of her community, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden, Pennsylvania, and served in the presidency of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious in the US. Mary has also served in vocation formation ministries for her congregation, as well as parish and campus ministries.
(2:30) Who’s Zooming who?
(4:51) Chapter
(5:45) Serving the Sisters who serve others
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Jun 10, 2022
Preaching via creation care
Sisters Barbara Hagel and Jeanette DeYoung, Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose in Fremont, California, explain how their work of caring for creation preaches the Good News. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF046 at aNunsLife.org. For the transcript of this podcast: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-igf046-preaching-via-creation-care Don’t forget to call us and leave a message. Tell us what you like, ask a question, or just say hi. Call 913-214-6087. Subscribe to our newsletter
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Jun 9, 2022
Decision-making in community
Leadership can be painful and filled with great blessing. Sister Mary Pellegrino reflects on her time in leadership for her community, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden, and for the Leadership Conference of Women Religious. Host: Sister Rejane Cytacki.
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Jun 8, 2022
True abundance
Numbers don’t tell the whole story! Though Sisters’ numbers may be lower than they were in the mid-20th Century, their influence for good is greater than ever. Host: Sister Rejane Cytacki.
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Jun 3, 2022
The power of coalition
Sister Richelle Friedman, Director of Public Policy at the Coalition on Human Needs, in Washington, D.C., explains how working in coalition results in great progress in making our society, and our world, a better place.
Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF043 at aNunsLife.org.
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May 27, 2022
Outreach and hope to youth in juvenile detention centers
Sister Donna Liette describes how Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation reaches out to youth who have experienced incarceration. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF044 at aNunsLife.org.
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May 20, 2022
Challenge and hope for change at the Permian Basin
Sister Joan Brown, Executive Director of New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light, talks about politics, jobs, and other challenges to change in the use of fossil fuels. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF045 at aNunsLife.org. Subscribe to our newsletter
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May 13, 2022
AS239 Ask Sister – Do Protestants have saints, does the Mass need updating if people leave early, how do I know God wants me to enter religious life, 54-day novenas
Podcast hosts: Sister Shannon, OSF, and Sister Maxine, IHM. Topics: Do Protestants have saints, does the Mass need updating if people leave early, how do I know God wants me to enter religious life, 54-day novenas Read the full transcript of this podcast: https://siste.rs/3yufwfr (2:33) Listener question: Do Protestants have saints? (4:19) The Catholic road to sainthood
(7:07) The communion of saints
(14:34) Listener question: A friend of mine says that when a lot of people leave Mass right after Communion, it's a sign that some updating about the Mass is needed for parishioners. Is that true? And if it is, why?
(15:58) The Sunday Mass obligation
(19:16) The Vatican II perspective
(26:37) Listener question: I know I want to become a sister. I don't want to start the discernment process yet, but would like to visit a community to see if that can help me get my calling. What are your thoughts about this?
(27:07) Signs from God
(30:01) What do you mean by “discernment?”
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May 6, 2022
Hospitality at the heart of restorative justice
Sister Donna Liette, of Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation, describes how hospitality is a key part of restorative justice. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF044 at aNunsLife.org.
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Apr 29, 2022
Faith and facts about immigration
Sister Sharlet Wagner, CSC, addresses some of the major controversies associated with immigration. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF047 at aNunsLife.org.
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Apr 22, 2022
IGF053 In Good Faith with Sister Alice Ann O'Neill, cellist, Suzuki teacher, Suzuki teacher trainer
Sister Alice Ann O’Neill is a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati and member of the Sister of Charity Federation since 2003. She is a professional cellist with a doctorate in performance and teaching who teaches and performs in concerts, and trains Suzuki Cello teachers in workshops and institutes throughout North America. For the past 30 years, she has taught music and cello at several universities and maintained a Suzuki Cello studio with students ranging in age from 15 months old to adults. (1:46) How it began
(4:59) Falling in love
(7:20) O Canada
(9:21) The spirituality of music
(21:00) Getting the band together
(22:21) Coming to America
(25:53) Be careful what you pray for
(37:54) Helping another sister’s vocation
(40:59) A dual vocation
(45:45) Wearing yourself out for God
(49:52) The Suzuki difference
(53:11) Collective discernment
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Apr 15, 2022
Keeping the faith on the slow road to justice
Sister Patricia Flass talks about the slow process of social justice change in parts of rural Alabama and the questions of faith that can arise. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF049 at aNunsLife.org.
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Apr 15, 2022
The Holy Week homestretch
The Nuns discuss their plans for Holy Week. Listen to the complete episode of Ask Sister here.
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Apr 8, 2022
Representing Dominican Sisters at the United Nations
Sister Durstyne Farnan, OP, describes her ministry at the United Nations, representing the Dominican Sisters Conference. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF050 at aNunsLife.org.
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Apr 1, 2022
Why do Mass readings end with “the Word of God” when the words were written by regular people, not God
A reluctant church-goer asks why the Catholic Mass implies that God is the writer of the bible when that’s not true. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS236 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.
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Mar 25, 2022
Spirituality and belonging in the global Dominican Family
Sister Durstyne Farnan, OP, describes the worldwide Dominican Family and the spirituality at the heart of Dominican life. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF050 at aNunsLife.org. Subscribe to our newsletter! Check out lots more podcasts!
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Mar 18, 2022
IGF052 In Good Faith with Sister Rejane Cytacki, Executive Director of A Nun’s Life Ministry
In August 2021, Sister Rejane Cytacki joined A Nun's Life Ministry as executive director, succeeding Sister Maxine Kollasch. Together they have been working on the transition of leadership for that ministry--and Sister Rejane has been publishing blog posts at anunslife.org, interacting with the A Nun's Life community on social media, and getting to know the community through Facebook Live events like Praying with the Sisters. Here she is making her podcast debut! Sister Rejane is a Sister of Charity of Leavenworth, Kansas, and prior to A Nun's Life Ministry, she served as executive director of the Eco-Justice Center for the Racine Dominicans in Racine, Wisconsin Before that, she served in environmental education and campus ministry at the University of St. Mary in Leavenworth. She has also taught elementary education in Kansas and Colorado. (2:08) Surprising Kansas (3:29) Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth (5:07) Playing the Celtic harp (7:03) A Nun’s Life tradition (8:42) An itineran…
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Mar 13, 2022
Life in a social justice family
Sister Durstyne Farnan, OP, describes how her mother, a psychiatric nurse, and her father, a tavern owner, nurtured a spirit of social justice in the family. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF050 at aNunsLife.org.
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Mar 12, 2022
The power of reconciliation
Sister Donna Liette, of Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation, shares a powerful story of healing between a police officer and a young man. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF044 at aNunsLife.org. Subscribe to our newsletter
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Mar 11, 2022
The distinctive difference that Catholic Sisters make in social justice
Sister Sharlet Wagner, CSC, talks about ways that Catholic sisters work together on social justice efforts to help people in need. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF047 at aNunsLife.org.
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Mar 4, 2022
The dollars and sense of changes in the minimum wage
Sister Richelle Friedman, at the Coalition on Human Needs, talks about economic and social implications of changes in the minimum wage in the U.S. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF043 at aNunsLife.org.
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Feb 25, 2022
As a Catholic, if I don’t do more to reduce climate change, is it a sin?
A listener wonders how much responsibility she has as a Catholic to help reduce climate change. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS236 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.
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Feb 19, 2022
AS238 Ask Sister – Our Lady of Lourdes, chores vs. chocolate for Lent, Seven Deadly Sins, crying as a way to pray
Podcast hosts: Sister Shannon, OSF, and Sister Maxine, IHM. Topics: Our Lady of Lourdes, chocolate vs. chores for Lent, Seven Deadly Sins, crying as a way to pray.
(01:30) Feast Day belated shout-out to Our Lady of Lourdes.
(03:15) Listener question: For Lent, instead of giving up chocolate, would it be better if I clean the bathroom so mom doesn’t have to?
(05:30) Prayer, almsgiving, and abstinence during Lent.
(08:30) Making personal choices about what’s a meaningful sacrifice for you.
(13:00) Listener question: Of the Seven Deadly Sins, what is Gluttony and why is it a sin?
(13:30) The Seven Deadly Sins and why they're deadly.
(15:00) What gluttony is, and what it's not.
(18:00) Gluttony, Dante, and The Third Circle of Hell.
(19:30) The Seven Virtues that counteract the Seven Capital Sins.
(20:00) Olympic training and regular practice of virtue.
(22:00) Can The Virtues go awry?
(25:00) Listener question: I ignored God for many years, so why does it feel like God is n…
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Feb 4, 2022
How should I greet a nun or priest in public, without invading their privacy?
A listener wonders, if she greets an unknown nun or priest in public, how to do so as a sign of respect vs. an invasion of privacy. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS236 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.
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Jan 28, 2022
Nuns take creative steps to care for creation
Dominican Sisters use creative ideas to improve the well-being of wildlife and people. Guests: Sisters Barbara Hagel and Jeanette DeYoung. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF046 at aNunsLife.org.
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Jan 21, 2022
What are some ways nuns prepare for Lent?
The nuns talk about their Lenten prayer plans. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS233 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.
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Jan 12, 2022
Catholic nuns and civil rights history in Selma
Sister Patricia Flass reflects on her religious community’s experiences in Selma with voting rights, Rep. John Lewis, and Dr. Martin Luther King. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF049 at aNunsLife.org.
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Jan 7, 2022
AS237 Ask Sister – New Year’s resolutions, spiritual ambition, if a romantic relationship falters does that mean you should be a nun, how Catholics relate to Jesus
Podcast hosts: Sister Shannon, OSF, and Sister Maxine, IHM.
(01:30) Listener question: My friends have plans for extra prayers in the New Year but I don’t. Do I lack spiritual ambition?
(02:30) A nunly approach to New Year’s resolutions.
(05:00) What’s at stake in changing our prayer routines.
(09:00) God’s invitation and the challenge to grow in relationship.
(15:30) Listener question: The last relationship I was in didn’t work out, so is that a sign I should consider religious life?
(17:00) Rebound relationships, and imagining children vs. actually having them.
(19:30) How to know if you have a nun personality.
(22:30) Religious life and marriage: not consolation prizes for each other.
(27:00) Listener question: Do Catholics have a personal relationship with Jesus like other Christians do?
(30:00) The seven Sacraments in Catholicism.
(31:00) The Eucharist as personal and communal nourishment.
(33:30) The importance of the Word in Catholic life.
(36:00) Apprecia…
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Dec 31, 2021
The sweet ministry of beekeeping
Dominican sisters who are beekeepers talk about how to understand bees, avoid stings, and live in harmony with creation. Guests: Sisters Barbara Hagel and Jeanette DeYoung. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF046 at aNunsLife.org.
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Dec 24, 2021
Does Jesus know the Easter Bunny and Santa? Tis the season for kids’ questions!
A parent wonders what to say when the kids ask tough questions about the Easter Bunny vs. Jesus. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS234 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.
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Dec 23, 2021
What are some important facts to know about poverty in the U.S.?
Sister Richelle provides stats and stories about the ways that public policy seeks to address poverty in the U.S., and how the U.S. compares with other nations. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF043.
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Dec 11, 2021
What is one of your most powerful experiences of prayer?
Sister Patricia Flass talks about her ministry in rural Alabama and the profound faith of the people she met there. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF049 at aNunsLife.org.
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Dec 4, 2021
AS236 Ask Sister – climate change conundrum, hey you Nuns, the Word of God or of regular people
Hosts: Sister Maxine, IHM, and Sister Shannon, OSF.
01:50. Listener question: Is it a sin if we don't do things to help reduce climate change?
03:00. What are encyclicals, and did Pope Francis’ write in Laudato Si, about care of earth.
05:45. “Ecological integrity” and the effect of personal choices.
07:30. How to measure our individual carbon footprint—some surprising results!
10:27. The nature of sin and are there sins against nature?
14:00. Some choices that individuals can make to help reduce climate change.
19:00. Listener question: How should I greet a nun or priest in public, without invading their privacy?
21:15. Being a nun – not a job.
23:30. The sign of the cross and what it means.
25:00. Avoiding awkward moments when greeting nuns and priests.
28:45. Listener question: Why do Mass readings end with “The Word of God” when the words were written by regular people, not God?
30:30. Inspired by God vs. written by God
31:50. The sy…
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Nov 24, 2021
Catholic nun, lawyer, leader: a vocation journey
Sister Sharlet Wagner, CSC, talks about her unexpected journey to becoming a Catholic sister and an immigration lawyer. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF047 at aNunsLife.org.
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Nov 19, 2021
Why do nuns profess vows twice instead of once, like married people?
A listener wonders why nuns profess their vows two times when entering religious life, instead of just one time, as with marriage vows. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS235 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.
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Nov 12, 2021
What helps you discern the direction God is calling you?
Sister Joan Brown, of New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light, shares insights for discering God's call in confusing times. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF045 at aNunsLife.org.
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Nov 5, 2021
IGF051 In Good Faith with Sister Irene O’Neill, Founder of Sisters Rising Worldwide
Sister Irene talks about Sisters Rising Worldwide, an innovative program that connects Catholic sisters serving in vulnerable communities around the globe, with resources and funding to address issues such as poverty, homelessness, and hunger. Sister Irene, founder and president, describes the origins of Sisters Rising and shares examples of the life-changing differences the ministry is helping to make around the world.
(2:00) Innovation and helping others: early influences in Sister Irene’s life.
(4:00) Vocation journey to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Paul, Minn.
(5:00) Dramatic nun encounter at the University of Minnesota—a turning point for Sister Irene.
(8:46) Attracted by the mission and spirit of the CSJ Sisters.
(9:40) Learning about learning: education ministry in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
(12:00) Creating a model for fundraising to support ministries in the St. Paul area.
(16:16) An unexpected offer to help sisters effect change gl…
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Oct 22, 2021
Does your vow of poverty as a nun affect your work in public policy on human needs?
Sister Richelle shares insights from her vow of poverty as a Presentation sister and how they influence her public policy work. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF043 at aNunsLife.org.
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Oct 14, 2021
Which faith traditions work together at Interfaith Power and Light?
Sister Joan Brown talks about the power of interfaith efforts in New Mexico to address climate change. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF045 at aNunsLife.org.
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Oct 8, 2021
IGF050 In Good Faith with Sister Dusty Farnan, United Nations Representative for the Dominican Sisters Conference
Sister Dusty talks about her ministry at the United Nations, representing the perspectives of Dominican Sisters across the U.S. on issues such as homelessness, the rights of women and girls, protection of the Amazon region and the digital divide. The perspectives draw on the experience of Dominicans, who minister on every continent in the world, working with local people directly affected by the issues.
(1:40) The foundations of peace and justice for Sister Dusty: early family life in Michigan.
(6:20) An unexpected call to religious life with the Adrian Dominican Sisters.
(10:30) The influence of ministry experiences—in education, formation, vocations, and social work—on Sister Dusty’s ideas about peace and justice.
(16:15) The spirit of the Dominican Family worldwide: preaching, teaching, and living the gospel.
(21:30) The Dominican Sisters Conference and its role at the United Nations.
(26:00) Helping girls and women globally to speak out about their experiences and needs…
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Oct 1, 2021
Why are we supposed to confess things we did NOT do?
A listener worries that her confessions are incomplete because they don’t include things she failed to do but maybe should have. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS234 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.
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Sep 23, 2021
How do Womens’ Circles bring healing to neighborhoods affected by gun violence and incarceration?
Sister Donna Liette talks about how gatherings of mothers bring about hope and healing to neighborhoods struggling against violence. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF044 at aNunsLife.org.
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Sep 17, 2021
If saying the rosary is your only faith activity, does it still work?
A listener wonders, if you pray the rosary but never attend Mass, will the rosary make a difference? Can you still benefit spiritually? Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS234 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon. The transcript for this podcast is at https://siste.rs/3nJg37O
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Sep 10, 2021
IGF049 In Good Faith with Sister Patricia Flass, in service to rural communities around Selma, Alabama
Sister Pat has ministered for over 20 years in small towns around Selma, Alabama, in some of the most impoverished areas of our nation. She talks with Sister Maxine about her ministry in Alabama, her perspectives on poverty, and her hopes for the future. Let us know your thoughts about the In Good Faith podcast by taking this short survey! Your input helps us shape In Good Faith podcasts in the future. Click HERE to take the survey. Thank you!
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Sep 2, 2021
AS235 Ask Sister – Grudgingly glorifying God, how to dispose of holy objects, nuns’ vows vs. marriage vows
Podcast hosts: Sister Maxine, IHM, and Sister Shannon, OSF. You can read the full transcript of this podcast on our website. (1:30) Highlights of Sister Shannon’s first 100 days in office in OSF leadership
(3:40) Sister Maxine describes the IHM Sisters’ 175th Anniversary celebration that took place in August
(6:00) Listener question: Does God care if we offer things up, like eating cooked spinach? What does it matter if we do things we really don’t want to?
(8:10) “Offering it up” vs. “glorifying God”
(12:30) Transformative dimensions of offering it up
(14:15) Popeye the Sailor and the virtues of spinach
(15:45) Listener question: Someone broke my statue of Mary, out of anger. I’ve gathered the pieces but how do you dispose of holy objects?
(17:00) Sacramentals vs. sacraments
(19:00) Broken statue, broken relationship
(22:00) Healing and relationships
(23:00) Catholic Church’s teaching on respectful disposal of holy objects
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Jul 23, 2021
IGF048 In Good Faith - Sister Eileen Reilly, Catholic Mobilizing Network
Sister Maxine talks with Sister Eileen Reilly, who helps mobilize people in the U.S. to value life over death by working to end the death penalty and promote restorative justice. Catholic Mobilizing Network is based in Washington, D.C. Let us know your thoughts about the In Good Faith podcast by taking this short survey! Your input helps us shape In Good Faith podcasts in the future. Click HERE to take the survey. Thank you!
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Jul 16, 2021
How does LifeWay Network create community among women who’ve survived human trafficking?
In this Random Nun Clip, Sister Joan Dawber describes how Catholic sisters live in community and hope with women who’ve survived human trafficking. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF042 at aNunsLife.org.
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Jul 2, 2021
Can you disagree with the Pope if he’s infallible anyway?
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener wonders why some people disagree with the Pope if infallibility means he's always right. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS233 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.
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Jun 25, 2021
Where do you find inspiration on days that are really challenging?
Sister Anne Victory talks about ways to find energy and hope in the midst of difficult times. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF041 at aNunsLife.org.
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Jun 18, 2021
AS234 Ask Sister – Easter bunny vs. Jesus, prepping for Purgatory, how to know if the rosary is working
Podcast hosts: Sister Maxine, IHM, and Sister Shannon, OSF
1:40 A call to leadership and a visit to the endodontist.
3:36 Listener: My husband and I have two beautiful boys, ages 4 and 6. Our Catholic faith is important to us, and we want to help our boys learn about faith. They’re young, so we’re working at a very basic level, but honestly, it’s discouraging. It’s hard to compete with other ideas in our society. We hit a new low this past Easter. We were explaining how much Jesus loves us, that He would do anything for us, that He wants us to be happy. After some blank stares, the boys asked, “Then why doesn’t Jesus give Easter eggs like the Easter Bunny?” If you have any advice, we’d most sincerely appreciate it.
15:00 Listener: I suppose it is a grace of Lent that I have been thinking of purgatory. I’ve done my best to confess my sins and say my penance. My question, now that I am old and looking to draw nearer to God, is: “How do you know what you have failed…
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Jun 11, 2021
What stories of hope do women tell who've escaped human trafficking?
In this Random Nun Clip, Sister Joan Dawber talks about the stories of amazing women who've reclaimed their lives after surviving human trafficking. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF042 at aNunsLife.org.
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May 31, 2021
IGF047 In Good Faith - Sister Sharlet Wagner, Newcomer Network
Sister Maxine talks with Sister Sharlet, an immigration lawyer and executive director of the Newcomer Network, an innovative program that provides immigration legal services and connects people with other essentials such as food, health care, and employment. The Network is part of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Washington, D.C.
01:48 Providence, travel, and Sister Sharlet's call to live as a Catholic sister.
08:08 Discerning a call to the Sisters of the Holy Cross and to ministry as an immigration lawyer.
11:15 Ministry at the Central American Resource Center in Los Angeles, California, and Holy Cross Ministries, in Utah.
14:36 Stories of spirit and resilience from immigrants and asylum seekers.
21:19 Helping immigrants navigate social services.
27:16 Facts vs. fiction about immigrants and immigration.
36:24 Taking a faith-based approach to immigration.
39:32 Politics, policies, and what happens when there's a change in administration in the White House.
44:30 Recommende…
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May 28, 2021
The Sign of Peace at Mass feels like a health risk. What should I do?
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener worries because people at Mass walk around at the Sign of Peace instead of social distancing and wearing masks. Hear the full Ask Sister episode https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-sister/as233
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May 21, 2021
Why are angel memes scary? Aren’t angels supposed to be nice?
A listener asks if the scary angel memes she sees flying around on the internet are accurate. Or are angels actually nice? Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS233 at aNunsLife.org.
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May 14, 2021
When you began in ministry to end human trafficking, what were some things you learned?
Sister Anne Victory reflects on what she has learned through her work with the Collaborative to End Human Trafficking, in the Cleveland area. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF041 at aNunsLife.org.
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May 7, 2021
IGF046 In Good Faith - Sisters Barbara Hagel and Jeanette DeYoung, caring for creation as gardeners, beekeepers and educators
Sisters Barbara Hagel and Jeanette DeYoung are Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose in Fremont, Calif. They are also gardeners, beekeepers, and educators whose work exemplifies the Dominican Sisters’ leadership in caring for creation. The Dominican campus is home to a 5,000 square foot vegetable garden, a community garden, fruit trees, olive trees dating to the early 1800s, a meadow, and over 1 million honeybees. It’s a place of beauty and education, where the local community gathers with the sisters to learn about and model sustainable living. Sister Barbara is the Sustainability Coordinator for the Dominican Sisters. She has master’s degrees in Science Education and in Private School Administration. Sister Jeanette is a Registered Nurse and has a BA degree in Natural Science.
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Apr 30, 2021
How did you reply to God’s calling in an unexpected direction?
Sister Joan Dawber talks about the ways she sensed God calling her from her role as a Pastoral Associate to a new ministry. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF042 at aNunsLife.org.
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Apr 27, 2021
What groups does the Collaborative to End Human Trafficking work with?
Sister Anne Victory talks about the need for many organizations to work together to end forced labor and assist victims of human trafficking. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF041 at aNunsLife.org.
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Apr 21, 2021
IGF045 In Good Faith - Sister Joan Brown, New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light
Sister Joan Brown, OSF, is Executive Director of New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light. The organization works from the core belief that care of the natural world is integral to spiritual life and social justice. Sister Joan works with people of many faith traditions for education, action, and policy advocacy around climate change and care of Earth. Previously, she ministered as a journalist, director of Pikes Peace Justice and Peace Commission, and co-director of Tierra Madra, a sustainable strawbale self-help housing project that she co-founded. Sister Joan grew up on a farm near Olpe, Kansas, in the Bluestem Prairie region. She has a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in Religion and Cosmology. She is a Sister of St. Francis of Rochester, Minnesota.
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Apr 16, 2021
Who decides which bible passages make it into the Mass readings?
A listener asks how the Mass readings are chosen and who gets to decide. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS232 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.
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Apr 9, 2021
IGF044 In Good Faith - Sister Donna Liette, Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation in Chicago
Sister Donna Liette is a Restorative Justice Practitioner and the Director of Women’s Programming at Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation, on Chicago’s South Side. She provides safe spaces for mothers who have lost children to violence and incarceration to share their stories and find support, healing, and hope in community. Prior to Chicago, she served for 14 years in Dayton, Ohio, as Executive Director of Mercy Manor, a transitional home for women released from the Ohio prisons. Previously, she has ministered as a teacher, principal, foster mother, campus minister, and spiritual director. Sister Donna has master’s degrees in Education Administration and in Pastoral Counseling. She is a Sister of the Precious Blood, Dayton, Ohio.
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Apr 2, 2021
If we seek forgiveness, does it mean we didn’t try enough to be good?
A listener wonders if it’s easier to be forgiven than to do what’s right in the first place. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS232 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.
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Mar 26, 2021
Is penance meant to be a punishment for the sins I just confessed?
A listener wonders why, after Confession, her penance was just to say some prayers. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS232 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.
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Mar 19, 2021
Should religion make us happy?
A listener wonders if we should expect religion to make us happy... or not. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS231 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.
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Mar 9, 2021
IGF043 In Good Faith - Sister Richelle Friedman, Director of Public Policy at the Coalition on Human Needs
Sister Richelle Friedman is Director of Public Policy at the Coalition on Human Needs, in Washington, D.C. The Coalition promotes public policies that address the needs of low-income people and other vulnerable groups. It is an alliance of national organizations including civil rights, religious, labor, and professional organizations, service providers, and others concerned with the well-being of children, women, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Previously, Sister Richelle served as a policy analyst and lobbyist at the Children’s Defense Fund, McAuley Institute, and NETWORK. She is a Sister of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in Dubuque, Iowa.
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Mar 5, 2021
Why does Mary the Mother of God have so many different names?
A listener wonders why Mary has dozens of different names, and who gave them to her. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS231 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.
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Feb 26, 2021
IGF042 In Good Faith - Sister Joan Dawber, founder of LifeWay Network
Sister Joan Dawber founded LifeWay Network in 2007 to provide safe housing for survivors of human trafficking in the New York City area.
LifeWay collaborates with many agencies to provide trafficking survivors with resources such as legal support, health care, education, and job opportunities. Today, LifeWay operates homes where over 100 women from 34 countries have found safe shelter and the resources needed to reclaim their lives and independence. LifeWay also provides education about human trafficking to groups such as health care professionals, law enforcement, and social workers.
Sister Joan was born and raised in Manchester, England. She is a Sister of Charity Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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Feb 12, 2021
AS233 Ask Sister – Lent, no sign of peace at Mass, scary angel memes, can you disagree with infallibility
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Podcast hosts: Sister Maxine, IHM, and Sister Shannon, OSF
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1:50 Lent is just a around the corner. What the Sisters are planning for Lent.
3:00 Listener: “I've really missed going to Mass on Sunday, so I decided to start going again. The reason I stopped was because of COVID. When I talked with people from the parish, they said everyone at Mass is supposed to be social distancing and wearing masks. ‘Great,’ I thought, and I went the very next Sunday. It started off fine, but then some people took their masks off right in the middle of Mass. And during the Greeting of Peace, they walked around, even though the priest had said to just greet one another in your hearts. I was going to talk to our priest about this, but am I wrong to think that public health practices should be enforced at Mass? And whose role would that be--the priest, the ushers anyone?
13:00 Listener: “I like angel memes, but they raise a lot of…
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Jan 21, 2021
IGF041 In Good Faith - Sister Anne Victory, working to end human trafficking
Sister Anne Victory has led efforts against human trafficking for more than a decade. In 2007, she helped to establish the Collaborative to End Human Trafficking. One result of the Collaborative’s work is that over 60 agencies in NE Ohio–law enforcement, health care, social services, and others—are now connected to weave a safety net for the men, women, and children who are victims of human trafficking. Sister Anne is Director of Education at the Collaborative, and her background includes extensive experience as a nurse clinician, educator, and administrator.
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Dec 18, 2020
AS232 Ask Sister – Penance vs. payback for sin, a disposition of forgiveness, who decides the Mass readings
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Podcast hosts: Sister Maxine, IHM, and Sister Shannon, OSF
1:30 Third week of Advent
3:12 Listener: After confession, the priest said my penance was Hail Marys and Our Fathers. Why would prayers be my punishment for sin – that’s weird, right?
5:15 Confession and reconciliation
7:00 Restoring good vs. being punished
11:30 Saint Anselm and Satisfaction Theory
14:30 Listener: Shouldn’t we focus more on just doing the right thing so we can avoid seeking forgiveness so much?
16:00 Developing a disposition of forgiveness
25:15 Listener: Why are only certain bible passages include in the Mass readings, and who chooses them?
26:10 What a lectionary is and how readings were selected
33:00 Catholics’ new relationship with scripture after the Second Vatican Council
39:30 Helpful resources for daily prayer
41:30 Suggested bibles and translations
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Nov 20, 2020
Is it ok if a baby gets double-baptized?
In this Random Nun Clip, a grandmother worries about her unbaptized grandchild and considers taking action. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS225 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.
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Nov 13, 2020
IGF040 In Good Faith - Sister Michele Morek of Global Sisters Report
Sister Maxine talks with Sister Michele Morek about her life as a Catholic sister and her work at Global Sisters Report, at the United Nations, as a professor of biology, and as a congregational leader.
* "The Life" series at Global Sisters Report, about the lives of Catholic sisters worldwide
* Sister Michele's work on behalf of 20 congregations at the United Nations in service to women and children
* The influence of Catholic sisters on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals
* A global perspective on who Catholic sisters are
* The charism of religious life--gift to the church and the world
* Moving from New York City to Kansas City: coincidence and community
* National Catholic Reporter
* Spirituality shaped by the region we're from
* Nature as a spiritual influence; Creation Spirituality and biology
* God as Uncreated Energy, All-Nurturing Abyss, and Egyptian Mouth-Breeder Fish
* Finding God wherever we find ourselves
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Nov 6, 2020
If cats can go to Heaven, can they go to Purgatory, too?
In this Random Nun Clip, a mom asks about the possible fate of her son’s moody cat. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS225 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.
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Oct 30, 2020
Can you do “reverse discernment” if you doubt the choice you’ve already made?
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener desires a discernment do-over because he worries that he made the easy choice but maybe not the right choice. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS225 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.
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Oct 23, 2020
AS231 Ask Sister – Halloween quarantine, Mary Queen of Names, religion and happiness, a vote for prayer
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Podcast hosts: Sister Maxine, IHM, and Sister Shannon, OSF
1:30. Halloween quarantine at the Motherhouse.
3:45. Listener: Why does Mary the Mother of God have so many different names, and who decides what they are?
5:00. Largest Marian library in the world in Dayton, Ohio, a great place for studies in Mariology.
6:00. Sources of Mary’s names.
7:30. Newest Marian feast day: BVM, Mother of the Church.
11:30. Conflicting images and names of Mary.
17.00. Spiritual exercise: what titles and names do we have?
20:30. Listener: Can religion lead me to happiness?
22:00. What religion can offer our lives.
27:00. Discomfort as a call to happiness.
30:00. Where to begin when exploring religion for the first time.
32:30. Should we expect religion to make us happy, or is that not the point of religion.
35:00. Centuries-old wisdom that’s available to us through a faith tradition.
37:00. Listener: I’m praying that my candidate wins the upcoming election, but my husband say…
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Oct 9, 2020
If Jesus will always forgive me, why should I try so hard to be better?
In this Random Nun Clip, a young listener wonders why she should try so hard to be good when Jesus will forgive her sins anyway. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS230 at aNunsLife.org.
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Sep 18, 2020
Who is the holiest person you know?
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener asks what makes a person holy and who are some holy people we know Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS230 at aNunsLife.org.
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Sep 4, 2020
Did Jesus do miracles of healing alone or did other people help?
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener wonders if her bible study friend is correct that other people were part of the healing miracles that Jesus performed. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS230 at aNunsLife.org.
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Aug 28, 2020
Are founders of religious orders honored like business founders?
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener asks if nuns honor their founders the way employees might honor the people who established the business. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS229 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Jane Aseltyne, IHM.
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Aug 14, 2020
How can students learn more about social justice?
In this Random Nun Clip, Sister Rita describes her college students’ reactions after visiting asylum seekers in an Australian detention center. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF038 at aNunsLife.org. Sister Maxine with guest Sister Rita Malavisi, RSJ.
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Aug 7, 2020
AS230 Ask Sister – Just your average sinner, holiest of all, Team Jesus healers
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Podcast hosts: Sister Maxine, IHM, and Sister Shannon, OSF
Listener: I’m just an average sinner, and if Jesus will forgive me anyway, why should I try to better?
Being rewarded (or not…) for doing good.
Forgiveness, making amends, and freedom.
Listener: Who is the holiest person you ever met?
Holiness and wholeness.
God calls everyone to holiness, not just saints.
Sister Shannon’s and Sister Maxine’s communion of saints.
The Catholic Church’s big book of saints.
Listener: A friend says that Jesus alone didn’t do healings, other people helped. Is that true?
Jesus and “the crowds.”
Healing the individual and the community.
How can we participate in healing for today’s world.
Jesus paves the way: "Much greater things than I have done, you will do."
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Jul 31, 2020
Is there ever drama among nuns living in the convent?
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener wonders if convents are always peaceful or if there’s drama between the nuns. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS229 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Jane Aseltyne, IHM.
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Jul 24, 2020
How do you encounter Christ in the people around you?
In this Random Nun Clip, Sister Rita talks about experiencing the light of Christ in people every day. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF038 at aNunsLife.org. Sister Maxine with guest Sister Rita Malavisi, RSJ.
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Jul 17, 2020
What would nuns watch on Netflix?
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener in Covid quarantine with her friends asks for nun Netflix suggestions. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS227 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Jane Aseltyne, IHM.
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Jul 10, 2020
The unifying power of music
In this Random Nun Clip, Sister Kathy talks about the power of music to help people in the profound moments of life. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF039 at aNunsLife.org. Sister Maxine with guest Sister Kathy Sherman, CSJ.
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Jul 2, 2020
AS229 Ask Sister – Update from Sister Jane, do nuns watch Netflix, foundresses, drama in the convent
Ask Sister Podcast, with Sister Maxine, IHM, and Sister Jane Aseltyne, IHM 1:20 - Update from the convent
2:30 – Studying the Gospel of John
7:00 – Listener: Do nuns watch Netflix, and if so, what movies or shows? (Spoiler Alert: Nailed It, Miss Virginia, Shackelton’s Captain, to name a few.)
18:30 –Netflix quarantine snacks
20:20 – When nuns play Pictionary and Scattergories
24:30 – Listener: Do organizations of nuns remember who established them, the way businesses remember their founders?
27:00 – How founders of religious communities inspire people today, centuries apart
34:00 – Listener: Is there ever drama in the convent among nuns who live together?
39:30 – Drama, freedom, and unintended dinner flambe
42:00 – When God has drama
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Jun 26, 2020
What does it mean to "sing compassion into the world?"
In this Random Nun Clip, Sister Kathy talks about singing compassion into the world with the Circle of Song choir. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF039 at aNunsLife.org. Sister Maxine with guest Sister Kathy Sherman, CSJ.
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Jun 19, 2020
Songs of healing in the time of coronavirus
In this Random Nun Clip, Sister Kathy sings an excerpt from one of her songs of healing. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF039 at aNunsLife.org. Sister Maxine with guest Sister Kathy Sherman, CSJ.
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Jun 12, 2020
I want to start reading the bible, but where should I begin?
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener wants to read and study the bible and asks where’s a good place to start. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS228 at aNunsLife.org.
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Jun 5, 2020
IGF039 In Good Faith - Sister Kathy Sherman, singer, performer, composer
Sister Maxine with Sister Kathy Sherman, who sings excerpts from her songs during the podcast.
* A song of healing at the time of the coronavirus pandemic: “All You Need to Know”
* Sister Kathy’s musical extended family, including a staff writer for Irving Berlin and a concert pianist
* Called to the vocation of music and to religious life as a CSJ sister
* “Unity” as a central part of the CSJ mission and a major theme in Sister Kathy’s music
* Music as a voice of social justice
* Singing in church…or not
* Songs for children at the U.S.-Mexico border: “Everyone Needs a Place to Call Home”
* When music takes on unintended meanings from listeners
* Sister Kathy, originally from the South Side of Chicago, talks about situations of violence in local neighborhoods
* Music as a way to be with people at profound moments of their lives
* Singing compassion into the world with the Circle of Song choir
* The arts as a way to bring about social change…
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May 29, 2020
Is it a sin when I don’t stop to help someone in need?
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener worries that he’s committing a sin when he walks past people who are homeless and doesn’t help them. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS228 at aNunsLife.org.
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May 22, 2020
Life amid Covid
In this Random Nun Clip, the sisters talk about new life in the midst of Covid-19. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS228 at aNunsLife.org.
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May 15, 2020
What is the Asylum Seeker Resource Center?
In this Random Nun Clip, Sister Rita talks about the Asylum Seeker Resource Center in Australia, where she has served as a volunteer for 17 years. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF038 at aNunsLife.org. Sister Maxine with guest Sister Rita Malavisi, RSJ
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May 8, 2020
AS228 Ask Sister – life amid Covid, bible study beginner, justified by Jesus, sin vs. invitation from God to try new things
Topics:
Ask Sister podcast with Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon
(1:45) Life amid the coronavirus pandemic
(3:00) A visit from church ladies and llamas
(4:30) Listener: I want to read the bible but where should I start?
(6:00) Different types of bibles
(10:00) A good starting point: Gospel of Luke
(11:45) Scripture as really awesome literature
(16:00) The unexpectedly funny story of Jonah and the whale
(20:00) Listener: A man in my bible group is disagreeable and says it’s ok because that’s how Jesus was.
(23:00) Making people mad (and glad!) by performing miracles
(26:30) The healing power of small kindnesses
(33:00) Are Christians supposed to push the limits even if it upsets other people
(38:00) Listener: Is it a sin if I don’t help homeless people on the street?
(39:00) What makes something a sin or not
(41:30) Sin vs. invitation from God to try something
(48:00) Everyday ways to accept God’s invitation to help others
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May 1, 2020
Where can I find a Final Profession card and what should I write?
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener will attend a Profession ceremony for the first time and wonders what to write in a card. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS227 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Jane Aseltyne, IHM.
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Apr 24, 2020
How is a convent different from just a house?
In this Random Nun Clip, high school juniors ask what’s the difference between a convent and a house, and if nuns at the convent can have any fun. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS227 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Jane Aseltyne, IHM.
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Apr 3, 2020
IGF038 In Good Faith - Sister Rita Malavisi, at the Asylum Seeker Resource Center in Australia
Sister Maxine with guest Sister Rita Malavisi, of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart, in Melbourne, Australia.
* Asylum Seeker Resource Center in Melbourne
* Growing up in Australia in an Arabic and Italian family
* 106-year-old grandmother, three Catholic nuns, and other spiritual influences
* RSJ foundress Mary McKillop, Australia’s first canonized saint
* In service to the world: Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart
* Sister Rita’s ministry with asylum seekers fleeing persecution in their own countries
* Displacement, family separation, and survival
* Educating students about social justice through visits to the immigrant detention center
* “Nun on the Run” in the Melbourne Marathon: advocacy and fundraising for asylum seekers
* Studies in Religious Formation at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago
* At home in the intercultural setting of Catholic Theological Union
* “Do all you can with the means at your disposal, and calmly…
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Mar 27, 2020
Can you fast from vaping in Lent or only from food?
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener asks if he gives up vaping for Lent, will it count, or does fasting only count if it’s food. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS227 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Jane Aseltyne, IHM.
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Mar 6, 2020
Is the Book of Revelation like bible sci-fi?
In this Random Nun Clip, a science fiction fan is amazed at the Book of Revelation. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS226 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.
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Mar 6, 2020
AS227 Ask Sister – Life after the Novitiate, convent vs. a plain old house, fasting in Lent, where to find nun notecards
Topics:
Ask Sister Podcast, with Sister Maxine, IHM, and Sister Jane Aseltyne, IHM
News from beyond the Novitiate from Sister Jane
Sister Who?
What it means to be a First Professed sister
Listener: How is a convent different from a regular house? Do you have fun or is it serious all the time?
Prayer, community, and ministry on a “typical” day
Sister Jane’s go-to meal when it’s her day to cook for 11 sisters
What nun parties are like
Listener: If I fast from vaping in Lent, does it count, or does fasting only count for food?
Lenten practices of almsgiving, prayer…and Netflix fasting
Offering a sacrifice of gratitude when we’d rather complain instead
Listener: I’ll soon attend a sister’s Final Profession. Where can I find a card and what should I write?
The Nun Gift Shop
Prayer in the form of notecards sent by friends
IHM Sisters celebrate 175th anniversary this year
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Feb 7, 2020
A Christian friend was “made new” so why is she still the same?
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener wonders how her friend was “made new” in the Spirit when nothing has changed. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS226 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.
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Jan 24, 2020
Can Lent fix my broken New Year's resolutions?
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener has already broken her New Year’s resolutions and wants to do better during Lent. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS226 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.
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Jan 17, 2020
AS226 Ask Sister - a better Lent, biblical science fiction, “made new” but still the same
Topics:
A better Lent, Revelation as biblical sci-fi, "made new" but still the same.
Hosts: Sister Maxine, IHM, and
Sister Shannon, OSF.
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Jan 10, 2020
What led you to become a Catholic?
In this Random Nun Clip, Sister Clara talks about how her mom, a devout Greek Orthodox, influenced her own life of faith. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS224 at aNunsLife.org.
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Dec 12, 2019
AS225 Ask Sister – Cats in purgatory, baptized twice, can discernment work in reverse
Topics:
Cats in purgatory, baptized twice, discernment in reverse.
Hosts:
Sr. Maxine, IHM, and Sr. Shannon, OSF.
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Nov 22, 2019
Am I being holier than thou if I choose different friends?
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener worries that her friends will think she's judging them because they're not into faith. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS224 at aNunsLife.org.
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Nov 15, 2019
When did the terms "Christian" and "Catholic" start being used?
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener asks how the terms Christian and Catholic evolved in the church. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS202 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.
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Oct 28, 2019
AS224 Ask Sister – life satisfaction, holier than thou friends, workplace woes
Topics:
Sister Maxine Kollasch with guest Sister Clara Kreis. Joining by phone is Sister Tere Maya.
(02:37) From Greek Orthodox to Catholic: Sister Clara’s journey
(07:30) Attending Greek school while growing up in Germany
(10:20) Ministry with children and youth in trauma
(13:58) Research tools for assessing satisfaction with life
(18:20) How life satisfaction generally improves as you get older
(19:46) Sister Tere talks about the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word and the Life Satisfaction Survey for Catholic Sisters
(22:47) Surprising findings from the Life Satisfaction Survey
(33:30) Sister Clara at the intersection of many cultures: German, Greek, the deaf community, the U.S.
(36:44) Listener question: How can I move beyond my current friends without it feeling like I’m “holier than thou”?
(40:00) Sister Clara’s last disco dance before becoming a nun
(44:00) Making choices for ourselves vs. judging others for the choices they make
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Oct 10, 2019
What does it mean to unite our suffering with Christ’s on the cross?
In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about how Christ can help people in times of suffering. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS222 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.
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Oct 4, 2019
How does the spirituality of Saint Francis guide your life as Franciscan sisters?
In this Random Nun Clip, two Franciscan sisters talk about what it means to follow in the footsteps of Saint Francis today. Sister Maxine with guest Sisters Lovina Pammit and Nancy Schram of the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart, in Frankfort, Illinois.
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Sep 27, 2019
What factors should I consider when thinking of being a nun?
In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about basic requirements for becoming a nun. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS221 at aNunsLife.org.
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Sep 6, 2019
How did you recognize God’s calling in your life?
In this Random Nun Clip, Sister Colette talks about how she first sensed a call to Carmelite life. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS155 at aNunsLife.org.
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Sep 6, 2019
Why does my mom bribe me to stay Catholic?
In this Random Nun Clip, new high school grad wonders why her mom is trying to persuade her to keep the faith. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS222 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.
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Aug 30, 2019
Is my pastor wrong about Hell not having fire and torments?
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener worries that her pastor is preaching Hell heresy. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS222 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.
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Aug 30, 2019
Is my pastor right about Hell not having fire and torments?
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener worries that her pastor may be preaching Hell heresy. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS222 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.
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Aug 23, 2019
How can I make a difference in the world, like nuns do?
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener with a successful career wonders how to make more of a difference in the world. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS221 at aNunsLife.org.
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Aug 16, 2019
AS223 Ask Sister – sister-leaders, religious rings, habit rosaries, making vows vs. taking an oath of office
Topics:
Sister-leaders, religious rings, habit rosaries, making vows vs. taking an oath of office.
Hosted by Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.
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Aug 9, 2019
What were the biggest changes when you became a Sister?
In this Random Nun Clip, the Salesian Sisters talk about life before and after entering religious life. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS213 at aNunsLife.org.
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Aug 2, 2019
How can sports like running be a way to pray?
In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about the elements of prayer in running. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS221 at aNunsLife.org.
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Jul 26, 2019
What the voice of God sounds like?
In this Random Nun Clip, Sister Jenny talks about getting a clear message from “God.” 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.
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Jul 19, 2019
AS222 Ask Sister – Theology and vocation, Hell heresies, heavenly bribes to encourage faith, freedom to choose or reject God
Topics:
Podcast hosts: Sister Maxine, IHM, and Sister Shannon, OSF
What happens at a General Assembly of Franciscan sisters
Sister Shannon’s presidential address at the College Theology Society
Listener worries that her parish priest may be a Hell heretic
What the Catholic Catechism says about Hell
Gehenna, an earthly image of Hell in Old Testament life
On the bus to heaven
When God wonders what in Hell is going on
Listener suspects that her mom is bribing her to stay Catholic
Zero-calorie pizza in Heaven and eternal bike riding
Heaven and Hell in relationship to God
Faith in times of crisis
What it means to unite our suffering with Christ’s suffering on the cross
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Jul 12, 2019
How do Ursuline values help people in their lives?
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.
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Jul 6, 2019
Does God give us choices already knowing what we'll choose?
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.
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Jun 28, 2019
How does Saint Angela Merici’s centuries-old mission inspire people today?
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.
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Jun 21, 2019
AS221 Ask Sister – messenger of peace, running as prayer, reentering religious life, a meaningful life
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 religious life as an older adult.
Basic requirements for entering religious life.
Becoming Catholic: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).
Listener question: At 55, what are some things to consider about possibly becoming a Catholic sister?
Listener question: I have a great career, but how can I make a difference in the world, like nuns do?
The word of God – the light for our path.
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Jun 14, 2019
Why does God send me conflicting messages?
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.
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Jun 8, 2019
How can you tell if it's God who's calling you to a vocation?
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.
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Jun 7, 2019
What is the coolest thing you’ve done as a nun?
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.
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May 31, 2019
How does small-group ministry help to transform the church?
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.
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May 24, 2019
Why is being a nun sometimes called a higher state?
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener wonders about levels of holiness. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS216 at aNunsLife.org.
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May 18, 2019
AS220 Ask Sister – reluctant about religious life, surprise phone call from God, how God works
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 simplicity” – the spirit of the Sisters of Notre Dame
(27:00) Spiritual mentoring as a way to help young adults see God’s activity in their lives
(32:30) Discernment fail vs. discernment success
(35:00) Listener question: Can people try out religious life before they join?
(38:00) Volunteer experiences as a way to get to know nuns and friars: A Guide to Religious Ministries, Catholic Volunteer Network
(39:30) Listener question: I left the seminary because I didn’t like it, so why ca…
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May 10, 2019
Is a retreat a holy way to say, "I'm going on vacation so don't bother me"?
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.
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May 3, 2019
As Catholic nuns, what kinds of ministries are you involved in?
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.
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Apr 26, 2019
How can I recognize the Word of God in my daily life?
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.
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Apr 18, 2019
Should you worry if you have doubts about your faith?
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.
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Apr 12, 2019
AS219 Ask Sister – Motherhouse Road Trip with the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville Kentucky
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, 16th-century foundress of the Ursulines.
Associate life with the Ursulines
Saint Angela’s “third way” for women to make a difference in the world.
What everyone should know about nuns.
Connection between your vocation and joy.
How the charism of Saint Angela has endured over centuries.
An Ursuline associate describes how she lives out her commitment.
The sisters’ blessing for students as they move forward.
Drawing inspiration from the Ursulines’ values: community,…
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Apr 5, 2019
Why isn’t Joseph talked about as much as Mary?
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.
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Mar 29, 2019
AS218 Ask Sister – Motherhouse Road Trip with the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, New York
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 power of small-group ministry
(19:00) Vocation as the process of becoming the best person you can be
(21:00) The Word of God and how to recognize it in our lives
(24:30) Sister Terry’s Prayer Workout: exercise of body, mind, and spirit
(32:00) Listener question: Is a retreat just a holy way of saying “I’m on vacation so don’t bother me?”
(33:00) What is a retreat
(38:00) Listener question: Do nuns still have to show deference to priests?
(41:00) Pope Francis on “eve…
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Mar 22, 2019
How does faith help you in everyday life?
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.
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Mar 15, 2019
Does self-denial make you a better Christian?
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.
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Mar 8, 2019
What’s it like to be a novice in religious life?
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.
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Mar 1, 2019
AS217 Ask Sister Podcast with the High School Youth Group, St. Mary’s Church in Bluffton, Ohio
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
Differences between the Catholic and Protestant bibles
Adam and Eve as vocation role models
Where did all the Christian denominations come from
Why confess to a priest when you can go right to God
The ripple effect of sin and forgiveness
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Feb 22, 2019
Discerning a call to leadership
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.
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Feb 14, 2019
From corporate world to convent life
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.
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Feb 13, 2019
How do founders of a congregation inspire their sisters today?
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.
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Feb 8, 2019
AS216 Ask Sister – Motherhouse Road Trip with the Benedictine Sisters of Cullman, Alabama
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 juvenile court and in criminal defense work
(30:00) Listener question: Do Christians have a duty to discern God’s calling in their lives?
(42:00) Listener question: Why is being a nun sometimes called “a higher state”?
(43:00) Pope Francis on “ordinary holiness”
(46:00) Listener question: Does self-denial help you grow in love for God and neighbor?
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Feb 5, 2019
How can you serve as a prophet in today’s world?
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.
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Jan 25, 2019
Can saying the same prayers all the time turn you into a prayer robot?
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.
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Jan 18, 2019
AS215 Ask Sister – corporate world to convent, books that nuns read, go-to prayers in tough times, a disappointed God
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?
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Jan 12, 2019
How are students part of the Salesian family?
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.
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Dec 21, 2018
What’s your most and least favorite part of being a nun?
In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about joys and challenges in religious life. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS212 at aNunsLife.org.
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Dec 14, 2018
AS214 Ask Sister - prayer robots, wait for heaven, surrender to God vs. just give up, vow of obedience
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 all the time make them too routine?
Mantras and the early desert mothers and fathers of the Church
Listener question: Does God want me to wait until heaven to be happy?
Surrendering our whole life, including our unhappiness, to God
Listener question: Does the vow of obedience mean you must agree with everything in the Church?
To whom do sisters make their vows?
Vows as freedom vs. restriction
Religious community as a house of belonging
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Dec 7, 2018
How can you make spirituality part of everyday life?
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.
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Dec 6, 2018
Blessings for a faith-filled future
In this Random Nun Clip, the sisters offer a blessing for students as they look to the future.
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Dec 1, 2018
AS213 Ask Sister - Motherhouse Road Trip with the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco
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 it’s God who’s calling you
Are there sisters who minister in care for animals
What is the meaning of your habit
What do sisters do for fun
What drew you to become a sister
What vows do you make
Why did you become a Salesian sister instead of a different kind of sister
Were there any Salesian sisters where you grew up
How can a person grow closer to God
Do you wear your habit all day
Even though you can’t have your own family, can you adopt children
Can you own a house…
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Oct 27, 2018
AS212 Ask Sister - Motherhouse Road Trip with the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon
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 becoming a sister?
What would you want to do if you weren’t a sister?
At any point in your life, did you ever doubt that God was real?
What are your daily routines like?
What sports do you like to watch and are there any sports rivalries among the sisters?
Do you have pets in the convent and if not what would you like to have?
If you could change the timing of when you became a sister, would you?
What’s a favorite memory you’ve had since you’ve been a sister?
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Oct 4, 2018
Can faith sneak up on you?
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener is perplexed when faith arrives. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS211 at aNunsLife.org.
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Sep 27, 2018
Can you say no to a vocation if God calls you
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.
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Sep 20, 2018
Evangelization café and garden nurture community
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.
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Sep 13, 2018
AS211 Ask Sister - evangelization café, afraid of afterlife, why not be a nun, can faith sneak up on you
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 trust
Listener question: Does God just spring stuff on us, like faith?
What are signs that God is at work in your life
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Sep 6, 2018
The music at church sounds like bad lounge music. What to do?
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.
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Aug 30, 2018
How do Dominicans today live the spirit of founder Saint Dominic?
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.
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Aug 23, 2018
Were you ever pressured to be a nun?
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.
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Aug 16, 2018
AS210 Ask Sister – being Dominican, liturgical lounge music, making God decide for us, called by God but unprepared
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 burden to blessing
Preaching about the goodness of God through life in hard times
Where faith comes from
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Aug 9, 2018
How do our vows shape our lives?
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.
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Aug 2, 2018
What vows would you choose if you started your own order?
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.
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Jul 26, 2018
Should I be silent to hear God's voice?
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.
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Jul 19, 2018
AS209 Ask Sister - Signs of a Vocation, DIY Vows, Foundresses, Online Training to Become a Nun
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 question: Can I do online training to become a nun?
“Ah-ha” moments in religious life
Do sisters have friends in congregations besides their own?
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Jul 5, 2018
Living your vocation one day at a time
In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about everyday life with God. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS208 at aNunslife.org.
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Jun 28, 2018
Finding a spiritual home
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.
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Jun 21, 2018
Can God change your mind if you don’t plan to be a nun?
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.
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Jun 14, 2018
AS208 Ask Sister – surprised by God, ups and downs in community life, making choices vs. sacrifices, being most fully who we are
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 difference between making choices vs. making sacrifices
Opening our heart and mind to God
Vocation: being called to the person we were born to be
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Jun 14, 2018
What is your daily prayer like?
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.
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Jun 7, 2018
150 years of Franciscan presence in Green Bay, Wisconsin
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.
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May 31, 2018
I’m writing a novel about a nun. How should I describe her?
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.
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May 24, 2018
AS207 Ask Sister - Motherhouse Road Trip with the Sisters of Saint Francis of the Holy Cross in Green Bay, Wisconsin
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 Good News of Jesus Christ
Rebuilding the Motherhouse for sustainability
Daily prayer life of the sisters
Depending on God in a society that values independence
Listener question: If you feel like God is calling you, should you trust the feeling?
Listener question: I’m writing a story about a young woman who’s becoming a nun. Based on the sisters you know, what characteristics should she have?
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May 17, 2018
Developing our best selves through education that liberates and heals
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.
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May 10, 2018
What’s it like to be in a community of sisters from many different cultures?
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.
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May 3, 2018
What does it mean to have a Pentecost spirituality?
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.
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Apr 26, 2018
AS206 Ask Sister - Motherhouse Road Trip with the Congregation of Notre Dame, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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 community with multiple cultures
Life as a series of new beginnings
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Mar 29, 2018
Can you feel called by God even if you don’t believe in God?
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.
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Mar 22, 2018
The power of small acts of kindness
In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about the spiritual legacy of Blessed Catherine Kaspar, foundress of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast at AS205. Hosted by Sister Maxine with guest Sisters Connie Bach and Michele Dvorak.
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Mar 15, 2018
Behold the Handmaid of God
In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about how the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ with co-workers and volunteers respond to local needs. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast at AS205. Hosted by Sister Maxine with guests Sister Connie Bach and Sister Michele Dvorak.
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Mar 8, 2018
AS205 Ask Sister – becoming a saint, let down by Lent, can disbelievers be called by God, boot camp for nuns
Topics:
Becoming a saint, let down by Lent, disbeliever feels called by God, boot camp for nuns.
Hosted by: Sr. Maxine with guests
Sr. Michele Dvorak and Sr. Connie Bach.
Show Notes:
Foundress Catherine Kaspar on the path to sainthood.
Ripple effects of doing small acts of kindness.
How Sisters Connie and Michele live the legacy of Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ in their ministries today.
Listener asks if she should expect that her spiritual practices during Lent will change her.
Listener who says she is a disbeliever is feeling called by God although she finds that hard to believe.
The power of nun videos.
Listener asks if there is training to become a nun, like boot camp.
What happens on your first day at the convent.
The process of formation in religious life.
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Feb 28, 2018
Postcards and other surprises from the convent
In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about surprises along the way to entering religious life. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast at AS203. Hosts:Sister Maxine and guest Sister Michele Denton, IHM, religion teacher at Marian High School.
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Feb 22, 2018
AS203 Ask Sister - improving your chances of being a nun, prayer winners and losers, making God wait
SHOW NOTES:
Making big decisions about the future at General Chapters Listener question: can you become a nun if you’re not the world’s greatest Catholic.
The Precepts of the Catholic Church.
Bible characters who lower the bar for holiness.
How to improve your chances of becoming a nun.
Blurting out to boyfriend: I want to be a sister.
Listener question: if people pray for two opposite things, do the prayers cancel each other out.
Petitionary prayer: asking God for things.
Listener question: if God calls you to a vocation, can you say “no thanks, not now.”
Trying to outrun God: Jonah in scripture
Visit the IHM Sisters online
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Feb 22, 2018
Does God Ever Cause Pain to Make Us Change Our Ways?
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener wonders if God causes pain so that we’ll move in the right direction. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast at AS204. Hosts: Sister Maxine and guest Sister Shannon Schrein, OSF, a Sylvania Franciscan and theologian.
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Feb 15, 2018
What's the Catholic Stance on Creationism vs. Evolution?
In this Random Nun Clip, a student needs homework help on the topic creationism vs. evolution. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast at AS204. Hosts: Sister Maxine and guest Sister Shannon Schrein, OSF, a Sylvania Franciscan and theologian.
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Feb 9, 2018
When Willpower Wanes During Lent
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener gets anxious about Lent because of past epic fails. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast at AS204. Hosts: Sister Maxine and guest Sister Shannon Schrein, OSF, a Sylvania Franciscan and theologian.
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Feb 9, 2018
AS204 Ask Sister - Creationism v. Evolution, Painful Prompts from God, Lenten Willpower, Faith, and Adulting
Topics:
A fave bible character: the Canaanite woman with hutzpah.
High school listener needs help on homework topic: evolution vs. creationism.
Creation stories in Genesis: sacred myth or literal history.
Resources for Catholic Church teaching on evolution.
Listener wonders if God causes pain to get us to go in the right direction.
The temptation to hang on to anger and pain.
Joy as a sign of vocation, even if there’s pain too.
Listener laments lack of willpower during Lent.
Lent ideas: Gratitude journal, reconciliation, placing our troubles upon the altar
What it means to bestow ashes on Ash Wednesday.
Listener asks if Jesus will make her do things she doesn’t want to, like become a nun.
Being invited vs. coerced by Jesus into a vocation.
Faith, adulting, and confusion.
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Dec 1, 2017
AS202 Ask Sister - future theologians, Christian vs. Catholic, Miraculous Medal
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AS202 Ask Sister podcast recorded live. Hosted by Sister Maxine with guest Sister Shannon Schrein, OSF.
(2:20) National Vocation Awareness Week.
(4:40) Listener asks how she might join the ranks of future theologians.
(11:00) How new perspectives in theology bring a more expansive understanding of Christian tradition.
(15:00) Welcoming in the next generation of theologians.
(19:40) Listener asks how the terms “Christian” and “Catholic” evolved.
(23:00) Chaos and heresy in the early Church.
(34:50) The Dogma Dogs sing “21 Ecumenical Councils.”
(36:20) Listener wonders how will she know if her Miraculous Medal is actually working.
(40:30) Confusion about the Immaculate Conception.
(42.30) Sacramentals: raising our minds and hearts to God.
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Oct 25, 2017
Praying when angry at God--is it ok, or better to wait until things cool down?
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener wonders if she should avoid praying when she’s really angry with God. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast at AS199 . Hosts: Sister Maxine and guest Sister Shannon Schrein, OSF, a Sylvania Franciscan and a theologian.
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Oct 19, 2017
AS201 Ask Sister – nunly church leaders, stressed in Heaven, missing Mass, hemmed in by motherhood
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AS201 Ask Sister podcast recorded live. Hosted by Sister Maxine, with guest Sister Carol Inkrott, OSF.
(2:00) What does a pastoral leader in a parish do?
(7:50) Listener: Eternity in heaven sounds good, but when I think of doing anything forever, even trout fishing, it’s scary. Should I be afraid?
(15:20) Awesome music break: Dolly Parton sings Led Zepplin’s “Stairway to Heaven.”
(16:45) Listener: How does God help you in tough times?
(19:30) Listener: What is the parish’s attitude toward you as a pastoral leader who’s a woman? And how do you work with priests regarding the sacraments?
(22:30) Listener: My Catholic church got closed, and it’s 30 miles to another one. Can I watch mass on TV or go to the Lutheran church here in town instead?
(29:50) Christianity mash-up vs. true ecumenism.
(33:30) “Church coffee” as a way to build the parish community.
(38:20) Listener: For Catholic women, why does it seem like the church values motherhood more than si…
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Oct 13, 2017
How do contemplative cloistered nuns tend to the needs of the world?
In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about prayer in the everyday life of the Poor Clare monastery. Hear the full podcast and see photos, our travel journal, and lots more from our visit with the Poor Clares on the Motherhouse Road Trip page.
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Oct 13, 2017
My prayers have fallen into default mode. How can I make them meaningful again?
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener wonders how to get her prayer life out of the doldrums. Hosts: Sister Maxine and guest Sister Shannon Schrein, OSF, a Sylvania Franciscan and a theologian. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast at AS199.
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Oct 13, 2017
Legacy of hope: 25th anniversary of Sisters martyred in Liberia
In this Random Nun Clip, Sister Tarcisia Roths talks about the legacy of the ASC Sisters martyred in the Liberian civil war 25 years ago in October. Hear the full Motherhouse Road Trip podcast from our visit with the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, in Wichita, Kansas.
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Sep 22, 2017
What's the ideal age to become a nun?
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener asks about age requirements and why she’s being encouraged to wait awhile before entering religious life. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast at AS197. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Almost-Sister Jane.
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Sep 15, 2017
AS200 Ask Sister - Motherhouse Road Trip with the Poor Clares of Montana
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AS200 - Ask Sister podcast recorded live with the Poor Clares in Great Falls, Montana. See the Motherhouse Road Trip page for photos, travel journal, and more!
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Sep 8, 2017
Does God ever test us or lead us into temptation on purpose?
In this Random Nun Clip: how the idea of God testing people evolves in scripture. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast AS199, hosted by Sister Maxine with guest Sister Shannon Schrein, OSF.
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Sep 1, 2017
Whenever I see nuns, is it ok to ask them for prayers?
In this Random Nun Clip: a listener asks about prayer-request protocols. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast AS195 on our website at aNunsLife.org.
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Sep 1, 2017
Letting go of our burdens: the Samaritan woman at the well
In this Random Nun Clip: the scripture story of the woman at the well and how faith can free us. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast AS199, hosted by Sister Maxine with guest Sister Shannon Shrein, OSF.
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Aug 28, 2017
Can I do nun-like ministry without being a nun?
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener asks for ideas about being of service to others. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast AS197, with hosts Sister Maxine and Almost-Sister Jane.
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Aug 28, 2017
Graced by a world of differences
In this Random Nun Clip, Sr. Bernadine Wessels talks about ministry in Korea and the transformative power of accepting differences. Hear the full podcast and see photos, our travel journal, and lots more from our Motherhouse Road Trip with the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, in Wichita, Kansas.
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Aug 19, 2017
AS199 Ask Sister - saintly double standards, biblical fatty portions for God, default prayers, and more!
Here are details about today’s show! (1:30) About our guest, Sister Shannon Schrein: College Theology Society, OSF leadership team, singer of the national anthem at the ballpark.
(5:30) Listener question: Why do some Catholic websites list women saints as “martyrs” and “virgins” but men saints as only “martyrs”?
(10:30) Therese of Lisieux’s little ways of holiness.
(20:00) Listener question: In the bible, why did Abel give God the “fatty portion”? That doesn’t sound very good.
(23:00) Practices of sacrifice: Abraham and Isaac.
(29:00) Does God lead us into temptation to test us?
(31:00) Theodicy and why bad things happen to good people: Job.
(35:00) Transformed by encounter with Jesus: Samaritan woman.
(42:00) Listener question: I’ve fallen into “default prayer” mode. What can I do?
(44:00) Jesus’ prayer life and the psalms.
(47:00) Sister Shannon’s favorite default prayer.
(49:00) Expressing all our emotions to God: Jeremiah.
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Aug 10, 2017
What if following God's call makes me feel guilty?
In this Random Nun Clip, a listener wonders if God's call can ever lead to doing the wrong thing. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast , with hosts Sister Maxine and Almost-Sister Jane.
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Aug 3, 2017
AS198 Ask Sister - Motherhouse Road Trip with the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, in Wichita, Kansas
SHOW NOTES:
(2:24) Meaning of the image of the blood of Christ.
(4:00) Boyfriend, senator, nun – how did you make the choice?
(8:30) Differences, dismay, and delight in ministry in South Korea.
(13:00) Making God’s love tangible as a professor and college president.
(15:00) The Center of Hope and in the Immigrant Family Support Network.
(21:00) Adorers’ spirituality and their land ethic.
(25:32) 25th anniversary of the five Adorers missionary sisters martyred in Liberia.
(31:00) Listener question: Why doesn’t God help me concentrate on prayer?
(38:00) Listener question: If God calls you in one direction, is it risky if you ignore it?
(44:30) Adorers’ Life Choices program to help people discern God’s calling.
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Jul 28, 2017
What religion questions would you ask Intelligent Life on other planets?
In this Random Nun Clip, Sister Maxine and Almost-Sister Jane talk about the church and interplanetary faith relationships. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast AS197 on our website.