Sr. Mary Fidelis, PCPA, shares a story about St. Frances Xavier Cabrini's vocational journey an example of courage and hope for those who are discerning and for all who struggle with fear.

Separated "from"? Separated "for"? There is a difference! Sr. Mary Fidelis unpacks this distinction in light of the enclosed life.

Sr. Mary Fidelis offers a word of encouragement for those who are discerning.

Sr. Mary Fidelis shares some tips for discerners when visiting a community...

Sr. Mary Fidelis encourages discerners to take time to notice what is passing in their hearts and to relate this to Our Lord...in order to notice, though, sometimes we need some time for silence, retreat, or an encounter with beauty!

Do we share our hearts with the Lord in prayer? Or do we think that our details will bore Him? Here's a little encouragement from Sr. Mary Fidelis to allow Our Lord to delight in your details!

Sr. Mary Fidelis shares a quote from Sr. Mary David Totah, OSB about God's Call. For those interested in learning more about Sr. Mary David, check out the book: THE JOY OF GOD - a book of her collected writings published by her community after her death in 2017. This is truly a wonderful read for everyone! - but especially for those discerning monastic life.

Sr. Mary Fidelis shares a bit about the experience of our newest postulant and those first steps in religious life.