A Nun's Life Ministry

AS189 Ask Sister - worried about worldly things, forgiveness after family uproar, physical attractions

Podcast Recorded: September 7, 2016

AS189 Ask Sister podcast recorded live on September 7, 2016. Sponsored by aNunsLife.org ministry.

What can I do to mend a big family uproar?

Podcast Recorded: September 7, 2016

In this Random Nun Clip, a listener wonders how to reconcile after a big family rift. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast episode AS189 at aNunsLife.org.

What's the connection between listening and forgiveness?

Podcast Recorded: May 5, 2016

In this Random Nun Clip, Sister Bonita Gacnik, OSB, talks about listening as an important part of forgiveness. Hear the full podcast on our Motherhouse Road Trip page!

When Odious Idols Get the Best of Us

Blog Published: August 27, 2015

The Office of Readings are a little rough today. I should know better than to expect warm and fuzzy from a prophet.

The Prodigal Child: A Lesson on God's Unfairness?

Blog Published: March 25, 2013

The story of the prodigal child (Luke 15:17-24), which was proclaimed at liturgy earlier this Lent, is perhaps one of the most beloved parables regarding repentance and forgiveness. The richness of the teaching within grows as one takes the time to peel back the layers.

Mercy … can we truly follow Christ?

Blog Published: March 29, 2011

I find it challenging at times to take Jesus up on his call to be merciful. Sometimes I can swing a bit more towards the “vengeance shall be mine!” philosophy!

AS039 Ask Sister – vocations to religious life, pink bunnies, temporal punishment, and more!

Podcast Recorded: August 27, 2010

AS039 Ask Sister podcast recorded live on August 27, 2010. Sponsored by aNunsLife.org ministry. Topics include: vocations to religious life, images of God, respect for other religions, pink bunnies, temporal punishment and forgiveness, and more!

AS035 Ask Sister – forgiveness and moving on, nuns as missionaries, religious names of sisters, habit pockets and more!

Podcast Recorded: July 23, 2010

AS035 Ask Sister podcast recorded live on July 23, 2010. Sponsored by aNunsLife.org ministry. Topics include: forgiving someone who has hurt us and not getting stuck, nuns as missionaries, religious names of sisters, habit pockets, home altars, and more!