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A Nun’s Life podcasts are programs about prayer, faith, community, spirituality, and many other topics. Check the schedule of all live events.

Who decides which bible passages make it into the Mass readings?

Apr 16, 2021

A listener asks how the Mass readings are chosen and who gets to decide. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS232 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.

If we seek forgiveness, does it mean we didn’t try enough to be good?

Apr 2, 2021

A listener wonders if it’s easier to be forgiven than to do what’s right in the first place. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS232 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.

Is penance meant to be a punishment for the sins I just confessed?

Mar 26, 2021

A listener wonders why, after Confession, her penance was just to say some prayers. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS232 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.

Should religion make us happy?

Mar 19, 2021

A listener wonders if we should expect religion to make us happy... or not. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS231 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.

Why does Mary the Mother of God have so many different names?

Mar 5, 2021

A listener wonders why Mary has dozens of different names, and who gave them to her. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS231 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.