Sister Chela Gonzalez, OP

In sharing my story, I call out to other young women who might be feeling an emptiness in their lives, or a whisper that there is something bigger.

Sisters believe in the power of prayer and the impact it has on their daily experiences

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No matter what ministry a sister is involved in--retreat direction, political activism, teaching, catechesis, public speaking, or eco-spirituality, her prayer life is very intertwined in the daily experiences. 

Sisters and laity work together to energize mission and ministry

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Our lives as religious women and as women disciples have been a privilege and a gift.  And an especially joyful part of our life, in terms of our ministries, are the non-vowed people God sends us to help bring our apostolate to perfection.

Ministerial life of religious sisters holds key lessons

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I have learned it really does not matter what brings you to the convent. The important thing is why you stay. And this radical openness to life is the great lesson that I have learned. 

As Catholic nuns, what kinds of ministries do you do?

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In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about what it's like to serve in a parish and to be in Benedictine leadership. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS216 at aNunsLife.org.