Let Love

Sr. Marie Veritas and Sr. Ann Immaculée share some key updates about Let Love and the upcoming Advent season. This season of Let Love is produced in collaboration with Ascension. If you’d like to receive our weekly show notes, as well as occasional updates from the Sisters of Life, text LETLOVE (one word) to 33777 to be added to our email list.

From the innocence of children asking for a conversation to encountering Christ on the road to Emmaus, the act of listening opens the heart to profound truths. In this final episode of the season, the Sisters share practical tips on how to listen to others in a way that makes them feel seen, understood, and loved. This season of Let Love is produced in collaboration with Ascension. If you’d like t...

Have you ever considered sharing how God has worked in your life? Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas discuss the impact of sharing our stories and the power of vulnerability with boundaries. They also offer practical tips on discerning when and what parts of your story to share. Snippet of the Show " We're not meant for isolation, and we're not meant for exposure. We're meant...

The Sisters of Life dive into the all-too-relatable experience of comparison and its power to distort our identity, steal our peace, and pull us away from God's truth. Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas explore how comparison doesn’t just affect how we feel—it rewrites the stories we tell ourselves about who we are. The sisters encourage us to embrace our God-given uniqueness...

When Jesus gives you a cross, he never gives it without himself on it. As we navigate confusing and painful parts of our stories, Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas encourage us to cling to our crucified Lord, for he never abandons us. We trust in our Lord's promise of resurrection because He has overcome the world. Snippet from the Show "Wherever God is, new life and hope ar...

Consider the amazing fact that Jesus knows the entirety of our lives with profound clarity. Every joy, every struggle, every moment of confusion—He is there. Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas encourage us to allow Jesus to reveal our stories to us. Snippet of the Show Jesus wants to come into every hard place of our story. Let him go into that place and heal the narrative th...

Nothing about your story is insignificant. Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas dive into the significance of our unrepeatable life stories. They remind us that every single experience of our life— the hidden, ordinary, painful, and joyful—fits into the grand narrative of God's love and salvation history. Snippet from the Show _Our story only makes sense in light of God's love....

We're thrilled to announce the new season kicking off next week! Focusing on the theme "What's Your Story?" Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Veritas, and Sr. Anne Imaculee will reflect on the significance of our story and cover topics such as letting Jesus tell your story, the danger of comparison, and what to do when your story doesn't make sense. This season of Let Love is produced in collaboration with Asce...

 Finding time for leisure in our lives often feels like a battle, for the enemy uses many distractions to prevent us from experiencing communion with God and others. As we enter Holy Week and come to the end of this season, Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas reflect on the spiritual battle behind leisure. The Sisters encourage us to overcome the resistance to rest by contempl...

Worship is not merely a duty; it is a joyful expression of love for God. Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas explore the relationship between worship and leisure, highlighting that worship is the highest form of leisure. They explain how worship reorients our perspective, restores our restless souls, and gives us the grace to endure difficult trials. This season of Let Love is...

You are worth celebrating and God rejoices over you. Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas reflect on the goodness of celebration and explain how leisure and celebration are intricately connected. Learn about practical ways to incorporate celebration into your life, the joy of affirming each other's existence, and how every act of celebration deepens our relationship with God an...

When we are always on the move, it's easy to overlook God's presence in our lives. Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas explore how stillness allows us to encounter God and discover peace amidst our busy days. The Sisters also discuss how idleness and constant busyness can cause restlessness in our souls while true leisure fosters hope. Snippet from the Show When we are still,...

It's easy to feel burnt out in today's hectic pace of life. Sr. Mary Grace,   Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas focus on the value of slowing down and reorienting our identity from "doing" to "being." The Sisters explain how slowing down and resting can help us be receptive to God's love and find peace in our daily lives. Snippet from the Show "You are more than you do." This season of Let...

When was the last time you truly felt at rest? Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas kick off the Lenten season by exploring the theme of leisure as the secret weapon of the spiritual life based on Joseph Pieper's work 'Leisure, the Basis of Culture'. The Sisters explain the differences between true leisure and mere entertainment and emphasize how leisure, grounded in a childlik...

Welcome back to the Let Love Podcast with the Sisters of Life! Join Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Veritas, and Sr. Annie Macule as this Lenten season as they explore the theme: 'Leisure: The Secret Weapon of the Spiritual Life.' Discover how taking leisure seriously can unlock your heart and transform your spiritual journey this Lent. This season of Let Love is produced in collaboration with Ascension. If y...

Experience the joy of Life Fest with the Sisters of Life on January 23rd and 24th at Eagle Bank Arena in Fairfax, VA! Join us for an uplifting evening of praise, a vibrant morning rally, and a special Mass before the March for Life. This is a celebration of life you truly won't want to miss! For more information and to get your tickets, visit [lifefestrally.com ](lifefestrally.com) This season of...

In this final episode of the Advent season, Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas discuss how the birth of Christ reminds us of the gift of our existence and the sacredness of every human life. The Sisters explain how honoring our dignity transforms the way we see ourselves and treat others. As we prepare for the coming of Christ, let us embrace the truth that we are good becaus...

All of us experience moments of poverty in different ways. Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Anne Immaculée, and Sr. Veritas delve into the theme of poverty and explore how poverty and powerlessness can bring us closer to God. They share their own experiences of letting go and reflecting on the blessings hidden in our weaknesses. The Sisters challenge us to embrace our own poverty with trust and gratitude, find...

There is nothing that is beyond the mercy of God. Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas discuss the unending mercy of God for each one of us as we stumble and fall because of our broken condition. The Sisters remind us that no matter our past, God's mercy is abundant, unwavering, and healing. By clinging to God's divine mercy in our darkest moments we can experience true freedom...

How is our Blessed Mother connected to the Eucharist? Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas reflect on the significance of the Eucharist, emphasizing Mary's role in unlocking the gates to Jesus so that we can receive him more profoundly. The Sisters remind us that God wants to give us the same radical, obedient, and trustful openness in our hearts to him that Mary had throughout...

Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas explore the profound connection between reverence and chastity. Through lighthearted stories, insightful reflections on Cardinal O'Connor's teachings, and inspiring examples from the lives of saints, they explore how recognizing ourselves and others as "pearls of great price" can transform the way we live and love. Highlighting reverence for...

In the first episode of their new season, the Sisters of Life—Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas—dive into the charism and mission of their community. Together, they explore what it truly means to 'look at the wonder of you,' reflecting on the teachings of their founder, Cardinal O’Connor, and unpacking the beauty of contemplation. The sisters share personal stories of strugg...

The Sisters of Life are back, and they have an announcement for you! Join Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas, as they share some exciting news. This season of Let Love is produced in collaboration with Ascension. If you’d like to receive our weekly show notes, as well as occasional updates from the Sisters of Life, text LETLOVE (one word) to 33777 to be added to our email lis...

It can be very easy to go into auto-pilot during Mass. If you have been going to Mass long enough, you may not even need to think about the words you say or the actions you take. However, did you know that at Mass, God is reaching out to you in a personal way? Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas reflect on the enormous impact that Mass can have on your life. They encourage eac...

Every person experiences a need for healing whether it is physical, mental, or spiritual. Sr. Mary Grace, Sr. Ann Immaculée, and Sr. Marie Veritas explore the need for healing and why the Eucharist is the greatest source of healing. Using personal stories and reflections on Scripture, the Sisters encourage each of us to seek healing from God so that we may enter into great union with him. This sea...