God Calling: Vocation Vibes

The USA had recently been founded and these young religious Sisters sailing from Europe had no certainty about the future of their mission in this new land. They had no money, no possessions, no knowledge of the English language—and there was no turning back. They were leaving family, homeland, and all that was familiar in order to fulfill their God-given calling. Yet who could ever have imagined how Divine Providence would bless their sacrifice, and what an impact these young Sisters would have on the development of this new country? And what, we might ask, are the timeless lessons for those discerning a religious or priestly vocation today? JoinSr. Paul and Sr. Carolyn from the Little Sisters of the Poor as they unpack the enduring truth of how radical sacrifice is unfailingly met by God’s Divine Providence, making possible an amazing human and spiritual fruitfulness that defies logic.Questions? Wish to be connected with resources? Desirevocation accompaniment? Contact us at lspusapodcast@gmail.com. We Little Sisters of the Poor are here for you!

What happens when the call to serve one’s country converges with a special call to the Lord’s service? In this episode we dive into what vocational discernment looks like in the military--where duty, discipline, and divine calling can sometimes surprisingly intersect!Our guides in this exploration are Fr. Paul-Anthony Halladay, Vocation Director for the Archdiocese of the Military Services and Sr. Deirdre Byrne, subject of the book Sister, Soldier, Surgeon: The Life and Courage of Sister Deirdre Byrne, M.D.You’ll be inspired as they unpack this topic and pull back the curtain on the exciting adventure of those dedicated young service members in whom God begins to awaken the sense of a “higher call”!Questions? Wish to be connected with resources? Desire vocation accompaniment? Contact us at lspusapodcast@gmail.com - and thanks in advance to those who kindly like/share/follow our podcast and leave us a comment; we Little Sisters of the Poor are so grateful!

Taking the next step in your vocational discernment can feel intimidating—but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode we sit down with real vocation directors who share about their mission to support you and to journey with you—not pressure you. Whether you’re curious, nervous, or somewhere in between, this is your chance to:· Get to know vocation directors as real people who are in your court;· Hear how they accompany discerners—no strings attached!· Learn about God’s gift of freedom which you always retain in your discernment. Discover why a conversation with a vocation director might be the gentle next step you’ve been waiting for. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m not ready to talk to a vocation director…” this episode is for you! Questions? Desire vocation accompaniment? Contact usat lspusapodcast@gmail.com - and thanks in advance to those who kindly like/share/follow our podcast and leave us a comment; we Little Sisters of the Poor are so grateful!

GOT A BURNING QUESTION that you wish you could ask a religious Sister? So did these young women! In this episode Mother Michele, the formation director for the postulants and novices of the Little Sisters of the Poor, answers questions that have sprung from the hearts of vocation discerners. Be sure to check out this episode…You just might find yourself among them! Questions or suggestions regarding the podcast? Desire vocation accompaniment? Contact us at lspusapodcast@gmail.com. (And thanks in advance to those who kindly like/share/follow our podcast and leave us a comment; we are so grateful!)

How can such widely known—and truly classic!—principles of discernment be like a “best-kept secret”? Especially when vocation discerners could benefit so greatly of the light and clarity they offer? Fr. Brendan Gottschall, a young Jesuit priest, joins us to present the Ignatian principles of discernment in a down-to-earth and user-friendly way. If you sometimes feel anguish or confusion in your vocational discernment, this episode will be a gift for you! Questions or suggestions regarding the podcast? Desire vocation accompaniment? Contact us at lspusapodcast@gmail.com. And thanks in advance to those who kindly like/share/follow our podcast and leave us a comment; we Little Sisters of the Poor are so grateful!

As the Church celebrates within the week-long Jubilee of Young Adults the “Jubilee of Digital Missionaries and Catholic Influencers”, Fr. Matt Gworek articulates the amazing opportunity that each of us has for growth in our faith through the digital gifts God has given us. He explains how these giftscan be a valuable tool in our personal quest for holiness and also in the discernment of our specific vocation in life. Fr. Matt tells his own vocation story and highlights the blessings of community and support that today’s discerners have available through social media. While sharing the Church’s wisdom in regard to the influence of social media for either good or evil, he exudes an overwhelmingly positive excitement about its potential to bring the Good News to our fellow pilgrims on the journey to happiness and to holiness, helping each of us to flourish in the vocation to which we are called.