What are some things to consider when discerning religious life?

In this #Nunday video, Sister Barbara Krakora, SSJ-TOSF, suggests some things to consider when discerning religious life.

Apostolic or monastic?

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There are many similarities, and some big differences, between apostolic and monastic religious orders.

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What's in a charism?

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As a laywoman, Susan Flansburg had a unique perspective on the different charisms of the women's religious communities she encountered -- one of the reasons she chose to write about discerning a religious vocation.

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What's the best thing about being a Catholic sister?

In this #Nunday video, Sister Maryanne Tracey, a Sister of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, shares what she feels is the best part about being a Catholic sister and how her congregation's charism strengthens her.

Nunday video of Sister Maryanne Tracey, SC

Finding common ground with people of other religions

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A religious community, like every baptized Christian, is a partaker in God's mission. The mission of God is to proclaim the kingdom of love, justice and peace to humanity and the whole of creation. We religious need to be prophets who read the signs of the times and make a bold decision to side with the poor, the oppressed, the weak and the needy, no matter what religion they practice.

Finding common ground with people of other religions