Videos - Discerning Women

Vocation Story Jessica Kary, of the Apostolic Oblates, shares her vocation story.

Simplicity and Calm in God Sr. Corrina Thomas and Sr. Theresa Keller of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in La Crosse, WI, share their thoughts on the relevance of religious life in today's world.

Are You Calling Me Lord? A Vocation Story Karen Alexander, a postulant with the Benedictine Sisters of Virginia, shares her journey on the path towards discerning a vocation to the religious life.

Living Faith Krista Bolin, Jesse and Melissa Moron, Joe Grubbs, and Father Gerry Lapatka show the way people can live for Christ in different stages and paths of life. Copyright Lifeteen. Visit www.lifeteen.com.

My Journey into Religious Life Sr. Rachel Terry, IHM, shares her discernment story into religious life.

A School of Love Sister Eva Maria of the Little Sisters of the Poor shares a lesson she has learned since she professed her vows in 2002. Taken from Everyone has a Vocation to Love: Whats Yours? The Vocation to the Religious Life for Women by the Knights of Columbus. Visit www.kofc.org.

Seeing the Eschatological Nature of the Religious Vows Sister Doretta DAlbero of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus explains how the religious vows point to the life beyond. Taken from Everyone has a Vocation to Love: Whats Yours? The Vocation to the Religious Life for Women by the Knights of Columbus. Visit www.kofc.org.

Sisters: In Their Own Words Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration answer questions about their vocations to religious life. Copyright Lifeteen. Visit www.lifeteen.com.

A Look at the Vows The vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience can often be seen as restricting; but they can truly lead religious men and women to the fullness of human happiness and perfection. Taken from Everyone has a Vocation to Love: Whats Yours? The Vocation to the Religious Life for Women by the Knights of Columbus. Visit www.kofc.org.

An Introduction to Consecrated Virginity Lived in the World Judith Stegman introduces viewers to her life as a Consecrated Virgin Living in the World, a vocation that many people in the Church know little, if anything, about. This clip is taken from the film Consecrated Virgins in Todays Church, a joint production of the United States Association of Consecrated Virgins and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lansing. Visit www.consecratedvirgins.org.

Women of Mystery, Women of Hope A video honoring the spiritual motherhood of consecrated sisters by showing a glimpse into their apostolate, community life and prayer with musical accompaniment. Featured in this video are the Sisters of Life, the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal and the Missionaries of Charity.

A Parent Perspective on the Call to Religious Life Carl and Blythe Turner's perspective on their daughter's vocational discernment with the Carmelite Sisters.

Sister Reflections: Joy in Religious Life Sister Pat Mack, Carmelite Sister for the Aged and Infirmed and Sister Pat McMahon, Sister of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity

Kathleen and Leo Clark Kathleen and Leo share the joy of seeing their daughter grow in her religious vocation.

Report of Perpetually Professed Religious Sisters CNS offers you a review of the Survey of Women Religious Professing Perpetual Vows. Check it out and then visit our ForYourVocation's Section for parents and families! http://www.foryourvocation.org

Answering the Call Sr. Rachel Terry, IHM, speaks to women discerning a religious vocation with words of encouragement.

Witness Awakens Vocations At World Youth Day in Madrid the US Bishops hosted a Vocations Fair, which encouraged thousands of youth to consider a vocation to the priesthood and consecrated life. Bishops, priests and religious share the inspiration of their vocation.