A Nun's Life Ministry

In this Random Nun Clip, a listener asks how the terms Christian and Catholic evolved in the church. Hear the full Ask Sister episode  AS202  at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.

Topics: Sister Maxine Kollasch with guest Sister Clara Kreis. Joining by phone is Sister Tere Maya. (02:37) From Greek Orthodox to Catholic: Sister Clara's journey (07:30) Attending Greek school while growing up in Germany (10:20) Ministry with children and youth in trauma (13:58)  Research tools for assessing satisfaction with life (18:20) How life satisfaction generally improves as you get older...

In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about how Christ can help people in times of suffering. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS222 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.

In this Random Nun Clip, two Franciscan sisters talk about what it means to follow in the footsteps of Saint Francis today. Sister Maxine with guest Sisters Lovina Pammit and Nancy Schram of the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart, in Frankfort, Illinois.

In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about basic requirements for becoming a nun. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS221 at aNunsLife.org.

In this Random Nun Clip, Sister Colette talks about how she first sensed a call to Carmelite life. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS155 at aNunsLife.org.

In this Random Nun Clip, new high school grad wonders why her mom is trying to persuade her to keep the faith. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS222 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.

In this Random Nun Clip, a listener worries that her pastor is preaching Hell heresy. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS222 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.

In this Random Nun Clip, a listener worries that her pastor may be preaching Hell heresy. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS222 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.

In this Random Nun Clip, a listener with a successful career wonders how to make more of a difference in the world. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS221 at aNunsLife.org.

Topics: Sister-leaders, religious rings, habit rosaries, making vows vs. taking an oath of office. Hosted by Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.  Subscribe to our  newsletter     Check out  lots more podcasts   Intro/outro music by  Wild Carrot

In this Random Nun Clip, the Salesian Sisters talk about life before and after entering religious life. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS213 at aNunsLife.org.

In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about the elements of prayer in running. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS221 at aNunsLife.org.

In this Random Nun Clip, Sister Jenny talks about getting a clear message from "God." Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS220 at aNunsLife.org. Sister Maxine and with guests Sister Jenny Zimmerman, of the Sisters of Notre Dame, and Friar John Bammon, a Conventual Franciscan Friar.   

Topics: Podcast hosts: Sister Maxine, IHM, and Sister Shannon, OSF What happens at a General Assembly of Franciscan sisters Sister Shannon's presidential address at the College Theology Society Listener worries that her parish priest may be a Hell heretic What the Catholic Catechism says about Hell Gehenna, an earthly image of Hell in Old Testament life On the bus to heaven When God wonders what i...

In this Random Nun Clip, the Ursuline Sisters talk with the students of Sacred Heart Academy about how values affect all of a person's life. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS219 at aNunsLife.org.

In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about making unexpected choices. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS220 at aNunsLife.org. Sister Maxine and with guests Sister Jenny Zimmerman, of the Sisters of Notre Dame, and Friar John Bammon, a Conventual Franciscan Friar. 

In this Random Nun Clip, the Ursuline Sisters talk about foundress Saint Angela Merici and how and the ways her mission continues to inspire people today. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS219 at aNunsLife.org.

Topics: Sister Eileen's ministry as a counselor and "messenger of peace." Ongoing conversion of heart as part of the Franciscan call. The outdoors and running as ways to pray. Joining the Franciscans, then unexpectedly called elsewhere by God. Associate life with the Franciscans. Returning to vowed life. Advice for people in times of intense discernment. "God always answers the deepest desires of...

In this Random Nun Clip, a listener wonders if God is trying to confuse him with conflicting messages. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast at  AS220 . Sister Maxine and with guests Sister Jenny Zimmerman, of the Sisters of Notre Dame, and Friar John Bammon, a Conventual Franciscan Friar.   

In this Random Nun Clip, a student asks the sisters how to tell if it's God who's calling you to a vocation or if it's just your own idea. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast at AS213 at aNunsLife.org.

In this Random Nun Clip, a student asks the Ursuline Sisters about awesome experiences they've had. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS219 at aNunsLife.org.

n this Random Nun Clip, we talk about the transformative power of small-group ministry at RENEW International and St. Thomas More Chapel at Yale University. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast at AS218.

In this Random Nun Clip, a listener wonders about levels of holiness. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS216 at aNunsLife.org.

Topics: Our guests are Sister Jenny Zimmerman and Friar John Bamman. Sister Jenny is the vocation director for the Sisters of Notre Dame, and Friar John is the vocation director for the Conventual Franciscan Friars.  (02:00) From grade school troublemaker to friar (05:00) Resisting the call to religious life in Defiance, Ohio (09:40) The many doorways of vocations (11:00) Finding a home with the C...