A Nun's Life Ministry

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A Nun's Life Ministry helps people discover and grow in their vocation, that is, their life's calling by engaging questions about God, faith, and religious life.

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The nuns discern Sister Julie's calling to be an astronaut?! 04.07.2016 4:30

In this LOL Random Nun Clip, the nuns discern Sister Julie's call to become an astronaut. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast at AS186 on our website aNunsLife.org.

Elvis Presley sings about the Rosary?! 04.07.2016 1:31

In this Random Nun Clip, the nuns learn that the King of Rock and Roll sang about the Rosary. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast at AS184 .

Why are there so many gruesome depictions of saints in the early church? 04.07.2016 6:22

In this Random Nun Clip, a listener named after Saint Lucy wonders why images of saints are so startling. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast at AS186 .

Can nuns have mementos at the convent to remind them of their family? 03.07.2016 4:27

In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about whether nuns can have family photos and other mementos in the convent. Hear the full podcast at AS184 .

Which is your favorite Mystery of the Rosary? 01.07.2016 2:41

In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about the Mysteries of the Rosary that have special meaning for us. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast at AS184 at aNunsLife.org.

At the convent, do you have to eat the same food as everyone else, even if you don't like it? 29.06.2016 3:07

In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about convent food and differing personal tastes. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast at AS184 .

AS186 Ask Sister - NunCam bikes again, prayerful church history, gruesome saint pics, trying (unsuccessfully) to be a good Christian 24.06.2016 41:31

AS186 Ask Sister podcast recorded live on June 22, 2016. Sponsored by aNunsLife.org ministry. SHOW NOTES (1.25) NunCam bikes again, with improved technology. (5.17) Listener question: Can learning about the Catholic faith and church history be a form of prayer? (5:40) Prayer as communication with God. (7:54) Prayer inspired by knowledge. (14.00) Listener question: I'm named after Saint Lucy, who...

AS185 Ask Sister - Motherhouse Road Trip with the Sisters of Saint Benedict, Sacred Heart Monastery, in Yankton, South Dakota 29.05.2016 48:21

AS185 Ask Sister podcast recorded live on May 26, 2016. Our guests: Sister Bonita Gacnik and Sister Carol Jean Van Den Hemel of the Sisters of Saint Benedict. SHOW NOTES (3:16) What is a "monastic" community (4:16) Call to religious life as a call to family (7:40) Journey from the National Center for Atmospheric Research to the Benedictines (12:05) Teaching in an all-boys high school: "helping...

When you become a nun, do your relationships with family and friends change? 08.05.2016 6:17

In this Random Nun Clip, a listener wonders how relationships with family and friends change after you become a Catholic sister. You can hear the full Ask Sister podcast at AS184 at aNunsLife.org.

Can you have snacks at the convent 08.05.2016 3:24

In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about snacks and hospitality in the convent. You can hear the full Ask Sister podcast at AS184 at aNunsLife.org.

If one of the Glorious Mysteries of the rosary brings up painful memories, can I sub in a different one? 08.05.2016 2:52

In this Random Nun Clip, a listener asks if she has to pray the mysteries of the rosary in order, even if some bring back painful memories. You can hear the full Ask Sister podcast at AS184 at aNunsLife.org.

AS184 Ask Sister - snacks at the convent, painful Glorious Mysteries, family mementos, upside down Grandma 28.04.2016 37:11

AS184 Ask Sister podcast recorded live on April 20, 2016.Sponsored by aNunsLife.org ministry. A Nun's Life celebrates 10 years of online ministry in 2016! SHOW NOTES (1:30) Origins of Ask Sister: Nun News Roundup. (3:35) Primitive soup-can microphones. (6:15) Listener question: Does everyone in the convent have to eat the same food, even if it's not your fave ? (9:00) Snacks--the taste of hosp...

What to do with feelings of doubt during the spiritual journey? 18.04.2016 2:33

A Nun's Life celebrates 10 years of online ministry in 2016! In this Random Nun Clip, we talk with Sisters Joyce Lehman and Della Meyer about navigating doubts along the spiritual journey. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast episode at AS160 .

What was it like to write about the art in the Saint John's Bible? 18.04.2016 2:25

A Nun's Life celebrates its 10th year of online ministry in 2016! In this Random Nun Clip, we talk with Susan Sink, author of the The Art of the Saint John's Bible: A Reader's Guide. Hear the full "In Good Faith" podcast episode at IGF026 .

What does it mean to show "neighborly love" through ministry as Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart? 16.04.2016 4:46

A Nun's Life celebrates 10 years of online ministry in 2016! In this Random Nun Clip, we talk with Sisters Joyce and Nancy about how their ministries express the Franciscan value of "neighborly love." Hear the full Ask Sister podcast episode at AS183 .

AS183 Ask Sister - Motherhouse Road Trip with the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart, Frankfort, Illinois 15.04.2016 48:15

A Nun's Life celebrates 10 years of online ministry in 2016! SHOW NOTES (2:34) Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart celebrate 150th anniversary. (3:11) The journey to religious life for Sisters Nancy and Joyce. (10:10) Discernment dilemma: boyfriend or convent. (13:29) Being a loving person vs. a perfect person. (18:07) Works of neighborly love in Franciscan life. (19:00) Sister Nanc...

Over 130 years of Perpetual Adoration?! That's a lot of praying. 23.03.2016 2:37

In this Random Nun Clip, we talk with Sisters Eileen McKenzie and Katie Mitchell about the FSPA's 130+ years of perpetual adoration! Hear the full Ask Sister podcast episode at AS182 .

What's the connection between prayer and freedom? 23.03.2016 3:41

How can prayer make you free? In this Random Nun Clip, we talk with BVM Sisters Lou Anglin and Paulette Skiba! Check out the full Ask Sister podcast at AS181 .

AS182 Ask Sister - Motherhouse Road Trip with the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, La Crosse, Wisconsin 13.03.2016 54:53

A Nun's Life Ministry celebrates 10 years of online ministry in 2016! SHOW NOTES 3:01: Called to religious life: the story of 2 Saturdays 6:36: Meeting the FSPAs through Sister Thea Bowman 12:59: Formation and service as a lay missioner in West Africa 18:13: Advice for discerning God's calling 23:40: Listener question: It sounds like discernment can be a joyless time of soul searching, but are the...

AS181 Ask Sister - Motherhouse Road Trip with the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Dubuque, Iowa 06.03.2016 54:05

A Nun's Life Ministry celebrates 10 years of online ministry in 2016! SHOW NOTES Deciding what to give your life to Journey into the Catholic Church Finding BVMs everywhere -- a coincidence (not)! Volunteer experience with the BVMs Seeing Christ in one another in community The irresistible tug of God's calling BVM mission: "being freed and helping others enjoy freedom in God's steadfast love" Spor...

AS180 Ask Sister - giving up tiresome friends for Lent, parading around our holiness, fasting 07.02.2016 29:11

SHOW NOTES 1:24 – The nuns suggest Lenten practices for each other 3:35 – A tangible Lent 5:20 – Setting goals vs. allowing Lent to unfold 7:10 – Self-awareness as part of the Lenten journey 8:35 – Energized by the Spirit…and coffee 10:00 – A listener feels conflict with friends over fasting for Lent 11:30 – Three aspects of Lent: fasting, prayer, and almsgiving 14:15 – A Lenten call to vulnerab...

What are some ways that nuns use social media to help people? 27.01.2016 1:50

We talk with Sister Christine Ereiser, OSB, the "Twittering Nun," about providing meaningful content in 140 characters or less! Recorded live on November 9, 2010. Sponsored by A Nun's Life Ministry .

What are social justice Stations of the Cross? 27.01.2016 5:29

In this Random Nun Clip, we talk with the Racine Dominicans about the Good Friday Walk for Justice. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast episode at AS068 .

How has the Year of Consecrated Life affected people, especially you as Sisters? 27.01.2016 2:32

In this Random Nun Clip, we talk about the Year of Consecrated Life, which ends on February 2, 2016. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast episode at AS179 .

How can I find a spiritual pen-pal? 27.01.2016 4:04

In this Random Nun Clip, a listener asks how to find a pen-pal for spiritual convo. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast episode at AS179 .