Consecrated

Sr. Diana Marie - a former Mormon - shares how her conversion led to her vocation with the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne. Speaking on the uncertainty of discernment, she underlines vocation as an invitation.  Interested in finding out more about the Sisters? Considering a vocation, or a donation? Check out their website at Hawthorne Dominicans If you are a religious order who would like to set up...

Founded in 1896, the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne's mission is care for those with incurable cancer, where people are seen as "guests" rather than patients. Providing free nursing care, the Sisters seek to serve their guests with love, preaching through their invitation to liturgical prayer.  Interested in learning more about the Sisters? Considering a vocation or a donation?  Visit their websit...

Sr. Maria Rose Potter, O.P. returns to share her conversion and vocation story. Emphasizing our culture's "false idea of freedom", she addresses the topic of certainty within the discernment process, along with the abundance of choices and information. Curious to learn more about the Nuns? Considering a vocation or a donation? Visit their website at Dominican Nuns of Summit If you are a religious...

A lifestyle that - at first glance looks very different from the more well-known Dominican Friars and Sisters - the Dominican Nuns, while they live within the cloister, still share the same pillars of preaching charism as their more active family. Part of the community of Nuns in Summit, NJ, Sr. Maria Rose Potter explains how the Nuns live out the motto "To Praise, to Bless, to Preach", and their...

Fr. John Burns continues to share insights on religious vocations, especially women religious. Highlighting current trends and discernment practices, he provides guidance that can become freeing. From Mother Mary's love for vocations, to the importance of personal healing, Fr. John Burns gives direction for (but not limited to) the discerning heart.  Wanting to explore the John Paul II Healing Cen...

Has the Church become like a “single parent” family? Where are our spiritual mothers? How can we help bring them back? These are just a few of the questions Fr. John Burns and other Church figures have begun to ask. Seeking to revitalize, encourage, and support young women discerning a religious vocation, Fr. John Burns’ movement “Friends of the Bridegroom” focuses on helping restore the place of...

As this season comes to a close in preparation for the second upcoming season, this is a compilation of the previous guest's introductions and fun facts. These serve as powerful testimonies of the truth that a vocation doesn't mean abandoning yourself entirely, trying to fit into a mold or become what you are not; but rather if it is truly where you are being called, you should blossom and become...

Third Order Franciscans, the Disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ are a charismatic community with deep focus on daily conversion. These sisters' apostolate centers on the desire to accompany other people in strengthening a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Beginning with leading the Life in the Spirit seminar, they have broadened their horizons to new ways in which to guide souls into relati...

"Which order worked with children?" "There was a sister whose apostolate was the elderly. Who was it?" "Which priest really emphasized confession?" Blessed with ten previous interviews, these might be questions people have about the show and which charism belongs to which order! This episode of Consecrated is a compilation of the interviewees, their orders, and their apostolates and charisms, spea...

Throughout the past ten episodes, consecrated men and women have shared how they are called to fulfill their vocation within their community - they have also identified obstacles to discernment. These "roadblocks" are both interior and exterior, but they aren't impassible. This episode highlights vocations discernment advice given in the last eight episodes; observing problems while also identifyi...

Sr. Lillian Emmanuel returns to share about success, not as the world equates it, but as Our Lord gives. With insights on our littleness and weakness as being a source of gratitude, she describes how we are invited to be drawn ever closer to Our Lord and His mission for souls in our sufferings, and how He permits everything only for our good. "Jesus, Mary, I love you - save souls." Inviting us to...

Enflamed with love for the True Presence of Christ in the Most Holy Eucharist, the Children of Mary strive to spread the truth about the most beautiful treasure of the Catholic faith. Rooted in frequent Adoration throughout the day, the Sisters are semi-contemplative - they spend much of their time in contemplative prayer, while also serving simply in their apostolates. Highlighting Mary as the fi...

Founded by Jeanne Jugan, coming out of the French Revolution, it began as Jeanne simply bringing in a blind woman into her own house. Now serving across the world (Sr. Gemma serves in Spain), the Little Sisters of the Poor staff nursing homes, caring for the elderly while also supporting their dignity and inviting the residents to join them for daily Mass and Adoration, embracing their fourth vow...

Adoration in the playground? Sr. Elfie del Rosario, FMA, elaborates on the Salesian charism and apostolate with youth, and how their day is structured to accommodate prayer. Beginning with women tailors who visited the Blessed Sacrament in the 1870's, the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco decided to help poor girls, while St. John Bosco fostered the boys. Though the modern world has changed, the...

Currently spanning over 97 nations, the mission of Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco is youth evangelization and witness. Founded in 1872 by St. John Bosco and Maria Mazzarello, the sisters are called to serve youth - especially young girls - and stand as a "living monument of gratitude to Mary".  Interested in learning more about the Salesian sisters? Considering making a donation? Check out the...

Emerging from the 1800's, the Oblate Sisters of Saint Francis de Sales brought hope and gentle spirituality to the poor children employed in the factories. Sr. Audrey Francis also shares her insights on vocation discernment and exploring different religious orders. Learn more about the sister's worldwide missions, apostolates, or consider donating to them at: Home - Oblate Sisters of St. Francis d...

Living out the Salesian spirituality, the Oblate Sisters of St. Francis de Sales have spread from their founding in France all across the world. Only residing in Maryland within the United States, the Sisters teach at Mount Aviat Academy, which is their main Apostolate. Sr. Audrey Francis shares her insights on considering a community's spirituality while discerning, and the significance of the Si...

The Franciscan Sisters T.O.R. (Third Order Regular) of Penance of the Sorrowful Mother were founded in 1988, emerging from the Franciscan University of Steubenville. Called to join the Sorrowful Mother at the foot of the Cross, the Sisters receive Christ's Mercy found on Calvery and bring it out into the world through their work with the Poor. Their Motherhouse is located in Toronto, OH, but they...

Fr. Augustine Wetta, O.S.B. shares the power of simplistic prayer, the importance of a name, and how the Benedictines are an example of the human vocation. He is the author of at least four books, and you can find out more about him at: Author | United States | J Augustine Wetta For the 100 Days of Dante Reading Campaign visit New Home - 100 Days of Dante (They in no way endorse or sponsor this po...

Commonly called the Benedictines, the monks of the Order of Saint Benedict have been around since the 6th century. Monk of St. Louis Abbey, Fr. Augustine Wetta brings insight (and humor) to the Benedictine lifestyle of Ora et Labora. Listen in to find out how an encounter with a pickpocket can lead to a religious vocation.... To find out more about the monks, or to donate, visit their website at:...

Taken from Fr. Ben Cameron's full-length episode (Fathers of Mercy), here he highlights some of the current problems of society in regards to vocational discernment. Be sure to check out the first part of the episode as well! If you are a religious order who would like to set up an interview, if you are someone who has a suggestion for an order whom you think would be open to an interview, or if y...

An Apostolate of preaching for Parish Missions, the Fathers of Mercy strive to promote the truth of God's Love and Mercy. Built upon the grounds of a previous Benedictine monastery, their Chapel and Community is located just outside Bowling Green, KY.  To find out more about vocations, to donate, or view pictures of their beautiful chapel (or plan to see it in person!), visit them online at: Front...

What do you get when you cross the Franciscan and Dominican Orders? - The Sister Servants of the Eternal Word! Located in Irondale, AL, these women, living an active and contemplative life, offer their service both in front and behind the scenes! Sr. Mary Faustina shares a surprising fun fact.... To donate or find out more, visit their website: Sister Servants of the Eternal Word | Casa Maria Conv...

The Congregation of Marians of the Immaculate Conception, a male religious organization, seek to promote the message of Divine Mercy with their charism devoted to the Mystery of Mary Immaculate. They almost died out in 1908... listen to find out why.  To find out more, become a Marian Helper, or donate, check out their website: Marians of the Immaculate Conception If you are a religious order who...

Sr. Miriam Esther, CP, opens up the beauty of the Passionist charism, what is means to be cloistered, and the day-to-day happenings of the Whitesville Passionist life. To learn more about the Passionist community in Whitesville KY, or to donate, check out their website (which is one of Sr. Miriam's community tasks): Passionist Nun If you are a religious order who would like to set up an interview,...