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Monastic MinutesKym Hanson2023-11-22T10:50:18-07:00

So often we are asked the question 'How do you know if this is the right community?".  Sr. Mary Brigid shares a bit about how she "knew"!

So often we are asked the question 'How do you know if this is the right community?". Sr. Mary Brigid shares a bit about how she "knew"!

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How Do You Know?

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.

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.

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Overcoming Fear

Sr. Mary Brigid shares a story about how the Lord invited her to listen with the ear of her heart!  Is He inviting you to do the same?

Sr. Mary Brigid shares a story about how the Lord invited her to listen with the ear of her heart! Is He inviting you to do the same?

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Listen with the ear of your heart!

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

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

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Beauty of Separation

Sr. Mary Brigid shares a treasure she found at the top of Tepeyac Hill in Mexico City.

Sr. Mary Brigid shares a treasure she found at the top of Tepeyac Hill in Mexico City.

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CONFIO!

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

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

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Keep It Simple

Sr. Mary Brigid shares a humorous encounter in the grocery store that taught her a profound lesson!

Sr. Mary Brigid shares a humorous encounter in the grocery store that taught her a profound lesson!

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Strength in Weakness

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

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

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