God Calling: Vocation Vibes

GRATITUDE FOR HAVING BEEN CHOSEN AND SENT: That is the common sentiment in these reflections by missionary Little Sisters of the Poor Sr. Joseph Marie, Sr. Stephen, and Sr. Marie Cecilia. Each describes the beauty of missionary life,

Considering the missionary call in light of today’s young men

DURING THIS “SEASON OF CREATION” celebrated by the Church each year, Mother Provincial Julie from the Little Sisters of the Poor shows us how the “evangelical

VOCATIONAL DISCERNMENT is truly a burning topic today among young women and men who sense the possibility of a special call from God, but who do not know how to proceed in discerning the plan he might have for their lives—that plan which will ultimately lead to their

How is it that a young woman who majored in education because she loves children found her greatest happiness in serving Jesus in the elderly poor? How is it that a vivacious and talented young lady who loved fun and friends was inspired to give her life totally to God, finding abundant joy and friendship as a consecrated hospitaller religious and using her gifts and talents in the service of His people? And what is this vow of "Hospitality" that Sr. Ellen Anne lives today as a Little Sister of the Poor? Click here to find out...

WHERE AM I CALLED? In discerning the consecrated religious life, people often assume that their vocation will be to a certain work or ministry, but—as awesome and as greatly needed as the “works of our hands” might be—the call is ultimately to an even broader, deeper, and

In drawing an individual to a religious community, God personally invites the person to enter into a certain charism, a rich new spirit and a whole new way of being and living that not only encompasses the specific ministry of the community but is also a radiant gift and witness to the Church and to the world. Find out more as Mother Mary Richard of the Little Sisters of the Poor tells us about

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As a young adult and a person of faith--however strong or weak that faith might be--do you sometimes feel confused by all of society’s pressures and expectations? Are you groping to find your way in life and to get a sense of who you were really created to be?

Peter Blute, Executive Director of Young Catholic Professionals, offers insights and advice from his wealth of relevant personal and professional experience: Discover the power of connection with other young adults of faith. Jesus Himself was young among the young; meet Him in those connections and He will show you the way!

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THE ROSE TELLS IT ALL! From the time when Sr. Therese Marie of the Eucharist received her First Holy Communion as a little girl to the moment she saw a Little Sister of the Poor on the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) to the experience of deepening her love for Our Eucharistic Lord and also her vocational discernment while studying at Franciscan University of Steubenville, her path seemed clear…but then she fell in love with a really great young guy! What to do? The story of the rose will answer that question…and will bring a smile to your face.

DON’T MISS THEIR CHARMING COMMENTS, ON-TARGET INSIGHTS, AND GREAT ADVICE! Avid enthusiasts for vocations and ardent prayer supporters of all young men and women who are discerning their God-given calling, the elderly residents of the Little Sisters of the Poor are represented by Marge, Brother Jeff, and Dot, who have made their way to the studio to tell the good news about vocations as they see it.  

For further information about the Little Sisters of the Poor, for vocation accompaniment, or to request the prayers of the elderly poor for your vocation discernment, please contact [email protected]. And for the sake of vocation awareness, kindly consider

Sarah Hart, a talented Catholic music artist who has performed across the country and has even sung for the pope at the Vatican, shares with us how her initial response to this calling was a definite and repeated “no.” Secular careers beckoned and greatly attracted her, but eventually she responded to her call to be God’s instrument through music, and she fell in love with it.

Sarah tells of the joy of seeing God touch people through

Listeners are invited to ponder their own calling and to discern in what way God might desire to use them as His instruments in the song of salvation for His people in need.

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COMING SOON! Sarah Hart, nationally known Catholic music artist who has sung across the country and even for the pope in Rome, will join us Little Sisters of the Poor on the next episode of our "God Calling: Vocation Vibes" podcast. Watch for "God's Instrument: A Conversation with Sarah Hart", to be released on June 25th.