Dec 22, 20212 minWould we be able to leave everything for six months only to understand the Will of God?Would we be able to leave everything for six months only to understand the Will of God? This is a question that makes us reflect upon our...
Nov 17, 20212 min“No longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me”…Really?“It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me” (Gal 2:20) This is such a simple phrase, but it has great meaning! This brings...
Sep 1, 20212 min"I'm not worthy..."“I’m not worthy…” At breakfast recently, we sisters were discussing how often this apparently-humble phrase twists itself into preventing...
Aug 2, 20218 minWhy am I a sister?Peace and good! My name is Sister Clara (born Marta Peixoto) and I am from Portugal; I entered the community when I was 17 years old, now...
May 23, 20213 minThe Sign of Certainty“If I have found favor in your sight, give me a sign that it is You who are speaking to me” (Judg 6:17) People often believe it would be...
Apr 11, 20212 minHow a Holy Medal Confirmed My VocationI have wanted to be a nun for as long as I can remember… When I was about 12 years old, I began to attend a certain “nun camp” every...
Mar 8, 20211 minBe Attentive!Over the summer after I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree, I spent two weeks in discernment with the Little Nuns of Jesus and Mary. The...
Feb 22, 20212 minLife is Like a RiverWHAT EXCUSE WILL WE GIVE TO GOD IF WE DO NOT DO HIS WILL? Often, a young person lets his life life flows along like a river – following...
Feb 1, 20211 minVocational PoemSpeak, Lord, your servant listens (translated from Portuguese) I hear your voice calling me from afar And my soul longs to surrender But...
Jan 18, 20212 minAn Extraordinary SignAt the beginning of my six months of experience in the religious Community of the Little Friars and Little Nuns of Jesus and Mary, I...