Then you're in good company. To some, a vocation is simply a job or a trade. To us, it is a calling to dedicate our lives to serving the world in God’s name. We all have jobs – our many ministries – but our call is a deeper need to use our gifts as part of a community devoted to seeking God. What is your calling?
They say if you like what you do, you'll never work a day in your life. At the end of the day, I know I've put some work in, but I do like what I do. I work at Notre Dame Academy, which is undoubtedly (in my humble opinion) one of the best schools here ... More
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God's Time is a newsletter for women discerning a religious vocation. It is published six times a year. It is published primarily by e-mail, but paper copies are available upon request. Past issues
Our sisters come from across the country, from California to New York. They live and work in communities across Indiana and Kentucky, as well as Peru and Italy.
You might be surprised by some of the places you can find a Sister of St. Benedict. It isn’t always easy to spot a sister, but once you do, you may just have to forget what you thought you knew about nuns.
So, where can you find a sister?
Why I Came
See as Sister Vivian, Sister Judy and Sister Ann Francis describe what led them to the Ferdinand Benedictines and the beginning of what kept them here.
Who I Am & What I Do
See Sister Vivian, Sister Judy and Sister Ann Francis as they explain how they minister as a Ferdinand Benedictine.
Benedictine Values
See Sister Vivian, Sister Judy and Sister Ann Francis as they discuss their Benedictine values and how they live them as Ferdinand Benedictines.
Living by the Rule of Benedict
See how Sister Vivian, Sister Judy and Sister Ann Francis live by the Rule of Saint Benedict as Ferdinand Benedictines.
Ora et Labora
See Sister Vivian, Sister Judy and Sister Ann Francis as they discuss prayer and work as Ferdinand Benedictines.
Liturgy of the Hours
See Sister Vivian, Sister Judy and Sister Ann Francis as they discuss how common prayer in the form of Liturgy of the Hours (the prayer of the Church) is a part of being Ferdinand Benedictines.
Prayer, Ministry, Service and Work
See Sister Vivian, Sister Judy, and Sister Ann Francis as they discus how their day as Ferdinand Benedictines include Liturgy of the Hours, personal prayer, ministry, service and work.
Prayer & Community Upholds Me
See how their prayer life and community living supports Sister Vivian, Sister Judy and Sister Ann Francis as they live as Ferdinand Benedictines.
Stability
See how Sister Vivian, Sister Judy and Sister Ann Francis live their profession of stability as a Ferdinand Benedictine.
Perpetual Profession: For Life!
See as Sister Vivian talks about her recent Perpetual Profession as a Ferdinand Benedictine and as Sister Ann Francis explains a little bit about the process of getting to that point.
Conclusion: Am I Called?
Seek! Listen with the ear of your heart! Ask questions! This is not a life for wimps... we are bonded by our love of God... come, check it out!
If you’ve been thinking about whether religious life is for you, here are a few steps to take as you pray and listen to your heart.
