God Calling: Vocation Vibes
Conversations with the Little Sisters of the Poor on the topic of vocations today
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#71 - S4-E1 - The Daily Prayer Life of a Little Sister of the Poor (opens the original)
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Some people think that religious Sisters who are in active congregations--by that very fact—cannot possibly be contemplatives. Let’s think again! In a world that prizes speed, the Little Sisters of the Poor keep time differently. Their busy days of joyful service and vibrant community living are not only punctuated by prayer, but also sustained by the Sisters’ union with Jesus whom they care forin His least ones. 🎧Click play to join us as we explore the prayer life that enwraps the Little Sister
#70 - S3-E21 - From Pope Leo & St. Jeanne Jugan: Tips on How to Pray (opens the original)
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It was up in the air. Yes, literally - That’s where it happened! Catch the soundbite as a journalist disarms the swarm of eager reporters by asking Pope Leo XIV—during a press gathering on his flight to Algeria—a question that no one saw coming: “Holy Father, can you give me some tips on how topray?” And just like that, everything shifted. In the midst of a maelstrom of news coverage on war, strained internationalrelations, and the Pope’s Gospel stance regarding these issues, we unpack Pope Leo
#69 - S3-E20 - Pope Leo Comes to Visit: A Little Sister Reflects (opens the original)
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Beyond the headlines: What happens when the Pope walks through your front door? Mother Margaret recounts her personal experience of those blest moments when Pope Leo visited the Little Sisters of the Poor Home in Istanbul, where the needy elderly of all faith backgrounds are welcomed and cared for with dignity and respect. Mother relates how this encounter was marked by humility, hospitality, and the inspiring example of our Holy Father’s sincere attentiveness to the poor, the elderly, and thevu
#68 - S3-E19 - My First Year as a Little Sister of the Poor (opens the original)
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She’s been a Little Sister of the Poor for one year now. Sr.Amanda returns as a podcast guest and shares with us what has surprised and delighted her during this first year of her vowed religious life. Join us as she tells about the deepening of her prayer life in the midst of apostolic activity, as well as the joys, challenges, and graces of community life, and someof the “Jesus moments” through which God has revealed Himself to her as she serves Him in the elderly poor. Discerning your vocatio
#67 - S3-E22 - Called, Chosen, & Missing: Fear is Real in Vocation Discernment (opens the original)
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Called, chosen, missing…. Why do so many vocation discerners ghost God—not because they don’t love and desire Him, but out of fear? In this episode, the Little Sisters of the Poor get real about vocation anxiety, overthinking, FOMO, and learning to trust God one step at a time. “What if I’m not good enough?” “What if I fail?” “What if I choose wrong?” “What if I miss out?” If these thoughts are paralyzing you on your discernment journey, this episode is for you! 🎧 Click play to get valuable tips
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