God Calling: Vocation Vibes

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Conversations with the Little Sisters of the Poor on the topic of vocations today

  1. 3D AGO

    #57 - Season 3/Episode 8 - Sisters and SEEKers 2026

    From the vibrancy of a venue packed with 16,000 college students to quiet conversations taking place at the booth of the Little Sisters of the Poor--as if in a sacred bubble amidst all the noise and excitement–the SEEK26 conference was full of holy gifts. Join the Little Sisters and hear from some of the amazing college students they met—students who inspired the Sisters by their passion for Jesus and by their sincerity in seeking the Lord’s plan for their lives. And not only was SEEK26 full of holy gifts! It was also full of holy surprises—among them a video message from Pope Leo XIV addressed to all those in attendance…much to everyone’s delight. Don’t miss it! 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!

    28 min

  2. FEB 3

    #56 - Season 3/Episode 7 - Five Friends Journey with Jesus

    Sister Madeline Marie, l.s.p., a young professed Little Sister of the Poor, joins us from France, the birthplace of her religious family, where she is currently in formation. But before she entered religious life, Sr. Madeline was a missionary. She gave nine months of her life sharing the Gospel with young Catholics across the state of Wisconsin as a member of SPIRITUS Ministries, a missionary organization based in the Diocese of Green Bay.In this very special episode, Sr. Madeline reunites with some of her former SPIRITUS teammates who have all discerned God’s will for their lives in different vocations. She’s joined by Fr. Zachery Feldker, CPM, who was recently ordained to the priesthood with the Fathers of Mercy and is currently assigned to the Shrine of Our Lady of Champion; Wesley and Martina Beyer, who met as SPIRITUS missionaries and entered into marriage and family life in 2022; and Alexa Harbor, who expertly organized and hosted this beautiful reunion and iscurrently discerning consecrated virginity. You’ll hear stories of discernment, learn how each has found a rhythm of prayer within his or her chosen vocation, and share in the joy of the deep friendship that continues long after those missionary years that first brought them together.   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!

    42 min

  3. JAN 20

    #55 - Season3/Episode 6 - Zooming with Pope Leo

    In this episode Sister Carolyn of the Little Sisters of the Poor welcomes Katie Prejean McGrady—Catholic radio host, author, wife, mother, and moderator of the historic Q&A between Pope Leo and 16,000 young people at the National Catholic Youth Conference. Katie shares behind-the-scenes moments from this once-in-a-lifetime encounter, her reflections on Pope Leo’s warmth and relatability, and the Holy Father’s conviction that friendship with Jesus is the foundation of every vocation. Together, Sr. Carolyn and Katie explore how a vocation is often first awakened through community or through the comments of others who see its signs in us. They also discuss how young people can continue growing after major faith events and why taking concrete steps—prayer, sacraments, retreats, and reaching out to religious communities and actually visiting them—matters in discernment.   Click on this episode and enjoy a hopeful, practical conversation that can be truly helpful for anyone who is sensing God’s gentle nudge and wondering what to do next.   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!

    29 min

  4. JAN 6

    #54 - Season 3/Episode 5 - Taking It to the Next Level

    WHEN GOD STARTS TO NUDGE YOU from “just browsing” to “okay… maybe I’m actually called to this,” that’s His invitation for you to take your vocational discernment to the next level. In this episode Sr. Therese Marie and Sr. Carolyn from the Little Sisters of the Poor discuss: -Recognizing that invitation/knowing when “it’s time”; -What “taking it to the next level” actually looks like; -Tools for going deeper; -The role of trust vs. certainty. There’s no need for fear when it starts to get real! When you take your vocational discernment to the next level, you’ll discover a surprising freedom—and you’ll experience theenergizing confidence that comes from knowing you’re finally walking in the direction your heart has been leaning toward all along.  Questions? Wish to be connected with resources? Desire vocation accompaniment? Contact us at lspusapodcast@gmail.com - and thanks in advance to those who kindly like/share/follow our podcast and leave us a comment; we Little Sisters of the Poor are so grateful!

    28 min

  5. 12/23/2025

    #53 - Season 3/Episode 4 - Our Daughter Said "Yes": The Parents' Journey

    In this episode, we sit down with the parents of a young religious and their daughter, Sr. Bernadette Rose from the Little Sisters of the Poor. Sister’s mother and father share the deeply personal journey of walking with their daughter as she discerned God’s call—from childhood observations to the first conversations to the joy of seeing her flourish as she followed her calling. Listen as Sister’s parents relate how they dealt with questions and uncertainties, how they navigated other people’s reactions, and what they’ve experienced in trusting God with their daughter’s future. Their story offers encouragement and a reminder that a vocation is never lived alone—it unfolds in the heart of a family. If you’re a parent accompanying a daughter in discernment, or a young person wondering how your own family might respond to your calling, this episode is for you! Questions? Wish to be connected with resources? Desirevocation accompaniment? Contact us at lspusapodcast@gmail.com - and thanks in advance to those who kindly like/share/follow our podcast and leave us a comment; we Little Sisters of the Poor are so grateful!

    28 min

  6. 12/09/2025

    #52 - Season 3/Episode 3 - Rooted and Radiant: The Latina/Hispanic Vocation (with bilingual English/Spanish captions)

    In this episode, we explore with Montse Alvarado from the Eternal Word Television Network the beauty and richness of Latina and Hispanic religious vocations. We talk about how the cultural values of family, community, and a special reverence for motherhood might at first glance seem like deterrents to a young Latina or Hispanic woman’s discernment of consecrated life, but how these values—in their own special way--actually form the very foundation of religious life as well. We also discuss the tender question of motherhood—both the cultural expectation of becoming a mother and the spiritual motherhood lived so profoundly by religious Sisters, and we look at how Latina and Hispanic women can navigate this attraction with courage, joy, and trust in the Lord’s call. Speaking in Spanish, Mother Maria--the Superior General of the Little Sisters of the Poor--joins the podcast with a message of encouragement for all young women discerning the religious Sisterhood. God never skips any culture when He invites women to the consecrated life! Viewers and listeners will come away with a deeper understanding of how the cultural gifts of Latina and Hispanic women who are called to religious Sisterhood can prepare their hearts in a unique way for their truest and most radiant flourishing. Questions? Wish to be connected with resources? Desirevocation accompaniment? Contact us at lspusapodcast@gmail.com - and thanks in advance to those who kindly like/share/follow our podcast and leave us a comment; we Little Sisters of the Poor are so grateful!

    31 min
  7. #51 - S3-E2 - To Jesus Through Mary: Our Lady's Role in our Vocation to Holiness

    11/25/2025

    #51 - S3-E2 - To Jesus Through Mary: Our Lady's Role in our Vocation to Holiness

    Ever wondered about the role of Mary in the consecrated religious life? In this episode, we explore how the French school of spirituality—and particularly that of St. John Eudes, with which St. Jeanne Jugan (foundress of the Little Sisters of the Poor) was deeply imbued—invites us to see Mary not only as the Mother of Jesus, but also as the formator of Christ’s life within each of us. As Mary gave flesh to Jesus in her womb, soshe continues to form Him spiritually within our hearts.   Through her maternal tenderness and perfect cooperation with the Holy Spirit, Mary helps us interiorly “put on” Jesus—His thoughts, virtues, and desires. This formation is not sentimental devotion, but a transformative union: to live as Jesus lived, love as He loved, and offer ourselves as He offered Himself to the Father.  Ultimately, this episode invites vocation discerners, consecrated religious, and all seekers of holiness to let Mary be their teacher and mother in the interior life; to allow her, with the Holy Spirit, to fashion Jesus within each of us.   Questions? Wish to be connected with resources? Desirevocation accompaniment? Contact us at lspusapodcast@gmail.com - and thanks in advance to those who kindly like/share/follow our podcast and leave us a comment; we Little Sisters of the Poor are so grateful!

    30 min
  8. #50 - Season 3, Episode 1 -Vocation Discernment in the Military: Where Duty, Discipline, & Divine Calling Intersect

    11/11/2025

    #50 - Season 3, Episode 1 -Vocation Discernment in the Military: Where Duty, Discipline, & Divine Calling Intersect

    What happens when the call to serve one’s country converges with a special call to the Lord’s service? In this episode we dive into what vocational discernment looks like in the military--where duty, discipline, and divine calling can sometimes surprisingly intersect! Our guides in this exploration are Fr. Paul-Anthony Halladay, Vocation Director for the Archdiocese of the Military Services and Sr. Deirdre Byrne, subject of the book Sister, Soldier, Surgeon: The Life and Courage of Sister Deirdre Byrne, M.D.You’ll be inspired as they unpack this topic and pull back the curtain on the exciting adventure of those dedicated young service members in whom God begins to awaken the sense of a “higher call”! Questions? Wish to be connected with resources? Desire vocation accompaniment? Contact us at lspusapodcast@gmail.com - and thanks in advance to those who kindly like/share/follow our podcast and leave us a comment; we Little Sisters of the Poor are so grateful!

    33 min
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