Consecrated

Finding Fun in Consecrated Life

As this season comes to a close in preparation for the second upcoming season, this is a compilation of the previous guest's introductions and fun facts. These serve as powerful testimonies of the truth that a vocation doesn't mean abandoning yourself entirely, trying to fit into a mold or become what you are not; but rather if it is truly where you are being called, you should blossom and become more fully yourself. That being said, continue to pray for vocations, especially with upcoming National Vocation Awareness Week - November 3-9, 2024 - when the show will return on that Monday! 
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Disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ: Sr. Ana Chiara

Third Order Franciscans, the Disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ are a charismatic community with deep focus on daily conversion. These sisters' apostolate centers on the desire to accompany other people in strengthening a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Beginning with leading the Life in the Spirit seminar, they have broadened their horizons to new ways in which to guide souls into relationship with God. Sr. Ana Chiara reflects on their schedule of prayer as not an "interruption" of their day, but rather the life breath of their day.
Want to learn more about the sisters and their work? Looking to stay at their retreat center? Considering making a donation? Feeling called to join the sisters? Find more information about them on their website - https://disciplesofthelordjesuschrist.org/
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Apostolates, Charisms, and Changes

"Which order worked with children?" "There was a sister whose apostolate was the elderly. Who was it?" "Which priest really emphasized confession?" Blessed with ten previous interviews, these might be questions people have about the show and which charism belongs to which order! This episode of Consecrated is a compilation of the interviewees, their orders, and their apostolates and charisms, speaking to the individual place each congregation holds in the Kingdom of God. 
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Highlights on Vocations

Throughout the past ten episodes, consecrated men and women have shared how they are called to fulfill their vocation within their community - they have also identified obstacles to discernment. These "roadblocks" are both interior and exterior, but they aren't impassible. This episode highlights vocations discernment advice given in the last eight episodes; observing problems while also identifying ways where growth can take place towards the individualized vocation in which God has invited each person to participate. 
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"Jesus, Mary, I love you - save souls" with Sr. Lillian Emmanuel

Sr. Lillian Emmanuel returns to share about success, not as the world equates it, but as Our Lord gives. With insights on our littleness and weakness as being a source of gratitude, she describes how we are invited to be drawn ever closer to Our Lord and His mission for souls in our sufferings, and how He permits everything only for our good. "Jesus, Mary, I love you - save souls." Inviting us to recognize vocation as a gift, instead of a problem to be solved, Sr. Lillian speaks about beginning discernment with discovering our identity.
Interested in learning more about the Children of Mary? About their Eucharistic resources? Discerning religious life? Want to support their ministries? Visit their website at: https://www.childrenofmary.net/ 
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Children of Mary: Sr. Lillian Emmanuel, C.M.

Enflamed with love for the True Presence of Christ in the Most Holy Eucharist, the Children of Mary strive to spread the truth about the most beautiful treasure of the Catholic faith. Rooted in frequent Adoration throughout the day, the Sisters are semi-contemplative - they spend much of their time in contemplative prayer, while also serving simply in their apostolates. Highlighting Mary as the first and most perfect Adorer, the Sisters strive to follow the example of the Blessed Mother as both adorer and also companion at the foot of the cross, and even having a sense of self-offering. Their charism is summed up in proclaiming the two liftings of Christ: the first on the throne of the Cross, and the second in the Monstrance. 
Seeking to learn more about the Children of Mary? Want to browse their Eucharistic resources? Considering making a donation? Visit their website at Children of Mary
If you are a religious order who would like to set up an interview, are someone who has a suggestion for an order whom you think would be open to an interview, or you have questions/suggestions, contact me at Consecrated Contact

Little Sisters of the Poor: Sr. Gemma, PSDP (LSP)

Founded by Jeanne Jugan, coming out of the French Revolution, it began as Jeanne simply bringing in a blind woman into her own house. Now serving across the world (Sr. Gemma serves in Spain), the Little Sisters of the Poor staff nursing homes, caring for the elderly while also supporting their dignity and inviting the residents to join them for daily Mass and Adoration, embracing their fourth vow of hospitality. 
Want to learn more about the Little Sisters? Feeling called to discern? Considering making a contribution to their mission? Visit their website at Little Sisters of the Poor -
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Founded for Presence with Sr. Elfie del Rosario, FMA

Adoration in the playground? Sr. Elfie del Rosario, FMA, elaborates on the Salesian charism and apostolate with youth, and how their day is structured to accommodate prayer. Beginning with women tailors who visited the Blessed Sacrament in the 1870's, the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco decided to help poor girls, while St. John Bosco fostered the boys. Though the modern world has changed, the Sisters' mission has not: presence with the youth, as it evolves with the times, while not becoming conformed to the world.
Enjoy the sisters? Want to learn more about them? Considering making a donation? Check out their website at Home - Salesian Sisters of Saint John Bosco
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Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco: Sr. Elfie del Rosario, FMA

Currently spanning over 97 nations, the mission of Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco is youth evangelization and witness. Founded in 1872 by St. John Bosco and Maria Mazzarello, the sisters are called to serve youth - especially young girls - and stand as a "living monument of gratitude to Mary". 
Interested in learning more about the Salesian sisters? Considering making a donation? Check out their website at Home - Salesian Sisters of Saint John Bosco
If you are a religious order who would like to set up an interview, if you are someone who has a suggestion for an order whom you think would be open to an interview, or if you have questions/suggestions, contact me at Consecrated Contact
 
 

Spirit of Gentleness with Sr. Audrey Francis Moran, OSFS

Emerging from the 1800's, the Oblate Sisters of Saint Francis de Sales brought hope and gentle spirituality to the poor children employed in the factories. Sr. Audrey Francis also shares her insights on vocation discernment and exploring different religious orders.
Learn more about the sister's worldwide missions, apostolates, or consider donating to them at:
Home - Oblate Sisters of St. Francis de Sales
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