Why Be a Woman Religious?

Questions Covered:

• 15:20 - How does a woman narrow down which charism she wants to follow? 
• 18:40 - How young can you be to become a sister and later in life can you become one? 
• 24:23 - Can I become a sister once my husband dies? 
• 32:10 - Is there a difference between nuns and sisters? 
• 33:00 - What is a charism? 
• 34:15 - Can you explain consecrated virgins to me? 
• 37:00 - Where can I find resources for late discernment? 
• 44:55 - Is there such a thing as a diocesan sister?  
• 47:10 - I’m struggling with my discernment on religious life. Can you help? 
• 50:14 - Are the sisters beginning a third order for the laity? 
• 52:13 - I want to start a discernment group for women. Can you give me advice? 

Resources Mentioned: 

• https://cmswr.org/ 
• https://religiouslife.com/ 
• https://magdalaapostolate.org/ 
• https://www.amazon.com/Called-God-Discernment-Preparation-Religious/dp/1945125578