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!

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!

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!