Do religious brothers and sisters laugh, relax, and have fun—or is it all serious?
They absolutely do. Joy is part of the vocation. [...]
What happens if you discover God is calling you somewhere else?
That’s why formation is a gradual process. There are [...]
Do you give up all your possessions?
Yes, in the sense that you freely let go [...]
Can I choose my community—or does the community choose me?
Both. You’ll explore different communities to see where you [...]
What do you actually do all day in religious life?
Prayer anchors the day—Mass, Liturgy of the Hours, personal [...]
Will I lose my freedom if I take vows?
Not at all. True freedom isn’t doing whatever you [...]
What’s the real difference between a nun, a sister, a monk, and a friar?
Nuns are women in cloistered communities, devoted to a [...]
Do you have to leave your family and friends behind completely?
You don’t stop loving your family—you love them in [...]
What is the difference between a “diocesan priest” and a “religious priest,” aren’t all priests religious?
The priesthood itself is the same for diocesan and religious priests, [...]
