#60 - S3-E11 - Practically Speaking: The Sounds of Silence in Religious Life

#60 - S3-E11 - Practically Speaking: The Sounds of Silence in Religious Life

From God Calling: Vocation Vibes by lspusapodcast

March 31, 2026 · 27 min

About this episode

The episode explores the concept of silence in religious life through the experiences of various religious sisters.

Vocation discerners might wonder: What does silence actually “sound like” in real life behind the convent or monastery door or beyond the enclosure grill? In this episode, we get practical about the “sounds of silence” as lived out by both active and contemplative religious. Sr. Carolyn and Sr. Marie Cecilia of the Little Sisters of the Poor are joined by Sr. Dominic Mary of Mercy, a young cloistered Dominican nun, in discussing this intriguing topic. Think you’re “not the type” for the silence of religious life? Maybe you’ll want to think again! You might just find it to be the sacred fountain of peace, joy, and deeply meaningful spiritual and human connection that your heart has beencraving all along. As it turns out, silence has a lot to say! Questions? Wish to be connected with resources? Desire vocation accompaniment? Contact us at lspusapodcast@gmail.com . We Little Sisters of the Poor are here for you!

People in this episode

Host: lspusapodcast

Guests: Sr. Carolyn, Sr. Marie Cecilia, Sr. Dominic Mary

Topics covered

  • silence in religious life
  • vocation discernment
  • active and contemplative religious
  • spiritual connection
  • peace and joy

Keywords

  • silence
  • religious life
  • vocation
  • spirituality
  • convent
  • monastery
  • peace
  • joy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Little Sisters of the Poor, Mercy

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