Br. Paolo joins us directly from Assisi, Italy, where St. Francis lived and founded the Order of Friars Minor. Founded to promote unity within the Church, the order wasn't originally a Catholic congregation, but rather converted later! Their primary apostolate is assisting adicts on the way to recovery, and the Friars have a 70% success rate. 

Seeking to learn more about the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement? Want to inquire about discernment? Considering a donation? Visit their website at Franciscan Friars of the Atonement

If you are a religious order who would like to set up an interview, are someone who has a suggestion for an order whom you think would be open to an interview, or you have questions/suggestions, contact me at Consecrated Contact

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

Interested in learning more about the Daughters of Charity? Want to consider discerning with them? Looking to support their mission? Check out their website at Daughters of Charity

If you are a religious order who would like to set up an interview, are someone who has a suggestion for an order whom you think would be open to an interview, or you have questions/suggestions, contact me at Consecrated Contact

Focused on serving Christ in the poor, the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul were founded at a time when religious sisters were cloistered and upper-class. St. Vincent made it possible for women of all classes could serve out in the world, where they make yearly vows on the Feast of the Annunciation. Sr. Liz gives some of the history of the transition from cloistered to active life in religious communities. 

Interested in learning more about the Daughters of Charity? Want to consider discerning with them? Looking to support their mission? Check out their website at Daughters of Charity

If you are a religious order who would like to set up an interview, are someone who has a suggestion for an order whom you think would be open to an interview, or you have questions/suggestions, contact me at Consecrated Contact

Welcome to Season 3!!!

Founded in 1447, the Third Order Regular of St. Francis branched from the Order of Friars Minor to include priests who desired a penitential way of life. The friars focus on constant conversion of life, living each moment in response to God's grace and mercy. From this mercy flows their emphasis on pursuing the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. 

Want to learn more about the Franciscan Rule? Discerning a vocation? Considering a donation? Visit their website at Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular

Curious about the campus ministries of the Friars? Check out Franciscan University of Steubenville and St. Francis University

Franciscan University of Steubenville

St Francis University

If you are a religious order who would like to set up an interview, are someone who has a suggestion for an order whom you think would be open to an interview, or you have questions/suggestions, contact me at Consecrated Contact

Sr. Marie Pierre shares her testimony about finding and discerning her call to the Cistercian Community at Valley of Our Lady Monastery. 

Interested in learning more about the community? Discerning a vocation? Want to donate or inquire about their altar breads? Check out these websites: Valley of Our Lady Monastery Building Project   Cistercian Nuns, Valley of Our Lady Monastery

If you are a religious order who would like to set up an interview, are someone who has a suggestion for an order whom you think would be open to an interview, or you have questions/suggestions, contact me at Consecrated Contact

  An early monastic "order", the Cistercians were founded from a group of Benedictines who sought to reform the discipline of the community. Continuing to follow the Rule of St. Benedict, the nuns daily commit themselves to Ora et Labora-- prayer and work--through traditional Liturgy of the Hours and supportive work (in the case of Sr. Marie-Pierre's community, the making of alter bread). 

Interested in learning more about the community? Discerning a vocation? Want to donate or inquire about their altar breads? Check out these websites: Valley of Our Lady Monastery Building Project   Cistercian Nuns, Valley of Our Lady Monastery

If you are a religious order who would like to set up an interview, are someone who has a suggestion for an order whom you think would be open to an interview, or you have questions/suggestions, contact me at Consecrated Contact

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

To find out more about Miles Christi's Retreats, visit this site at Spiritual Exercises

To listen to Fr. Patrick's Podcast For College Catholics, check it out here: For College Catholics

Want to learn more about Miles Christi? Discerning? Considering a donation? Visit their website at Miles Christi

If you are a religious order who would like to set up an interview, are someone who has a suggestion for an order whom you think would be open to an interview, or you have questions/suggestions, contact me at Consecrated Contact

 Miles Christi ("soldiers for Christ") began in Argentina in 1994, to meet the need for spiritual formation of the area. Developing into a religious institute, Miles Christi strives to work for the sanctification of lay people- with an emphasis on spiritual direction- especially young adults.

Want to learn more about Miles Christi? Discerning? Considering a donation? Visit their website at Miles Christi

If you are a religious order who would like to set up an interview, are someone who has a suggestion for an order whom you think would be open to an interview, or you have questions/suggestions, contact me at Consecrated Contact

Sr. Marie Faustina explains how the Religious Sisters of Alma, Michigan observe Sundays and other Holy Days, giving them special solemnity- even with how they dress- within their community. She also uplifts the individual vocation as a personal Love story between God and the human heart.

Interested in learning more about the Sisters? Considering a donation? Discerning a vocation? Visit their website at                                 Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma

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

Once again I would like to lift up the fantastic work that the Fund for Vocations does making vocations more accessible through financial aid for those who have student debt. They recently released a video of a couple of their grant recipients, which you can find here: 

Who We Are - Fund for Vocations

If you would also like to support vocations financially, you can donate on their website: Fund for Vocations

If you are a religious order who would like to set up an interview, are someone who has a suggestion for an order whom you think would be open to an interview, or you have questions/suggestions, contact me at Consecrated Contact