"What is Spirituality?" podcast
"Today, it is my honor to welcome as my guest Sister Rose Elsbernd. Rose is a teammate, a mentor, and a friend. She serves as a Spiritual Director at the Franciscan Spirituality Center, and is a longtime supervisor in the Spiritual Direction Preparation Program. Recently, five FSPA sisters and staff traveled to volunteer at a facility on the border in Arizona. Rose joins me to talk about her trip and her efforts to respond with compassion to those seeking asylum."

Sister Rose Elsbernd "reflects on her recent trip to the southern border to help asylum seekers, and how this experience has influenced her understanding of God and spirituality" in the Franciscan Spirituality Center's recent episode of their "What is Spirituality?" podcast. Visit fscenter.org to listen!
Consecrated life through the ages
Vision Vocation Network, a resource of the National Religious Vocation Conference, has shared "Consecrated life through the ages," a survey of the important dates in the history of religious life.

"From ancient desert monasticism to contemporary forms of consecrated life, a small band of Christian men and women in every generation choose to consecrate their lives to God with unique vows of love and service that give radical witness to the gospel."

Click here to watch "Consecrated life through the ages."
Messy Jesus Business Podcast and Blog
How Spiritual Direction helps with discernment

"Before I could drive a car, before I earned a diploma, I began asking the big question: 'What should I do with my life?'

The question stormed in my heart and head right along with its companions — confusion, discontentment, restlessness and, at times, agony. I really didn't know what to do with all my passion, dreams, desires and hopes. I wanted to do many things and experience the wonders of the world, but I wasn’t sure how to start or where to focus. The possibilities practically made me dizzy.

Since early childhood, my heart has been drawn to God. I was concerned about God's will for me. (And I didn't have a clue what the phrase 'God's will' meant!) I was a conflicted, anti-conformist teenager. Of course I wanted to fit in and be liked, but I didn't want to do anything for the wrong reasons!"

Read "How Spiritual Direction helps with discernment" by Sister Julia Walsh.
Upcoming Events for Discerning Women
Virtual Adoration and Mass: Every Friday

Friday, August 6, 13, 20 and 27 2021
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Central

Discerning women are invited to join FSPA for virtual adoration live from the Adoration Chapel located inside St. Rose Convent in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Virtual Adoration will pause at 11 a.m. and Mass will stream live from Mary of the Angels Chapel. Virtual Adoration will resume again after Mass.

Email [email protected] to request the Zoom link.
Sister Meg Earsley's Profession of First Vows

Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Central

All are invited to join Sister Meg as she professes her first vows to God with the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration. Click here for the Zoom link!
Exploring Intersections: Eliminating Gun Violence

Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Central

Join our conversation on August 11 at 3 p.m. Central as panelists Sr. Donna Liette, CPPS, a grief counselor; Leslie Washington, a gun violence survivor and advocate; and Kim Westerman, a gun violence prevention activist join host Charish Badzinski to explore this topic in depth.

Visit exploringintersections.org for more information and click here to register for the August 11 event.
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