The Sisters on Hill

Meet Our Prioress: Leadership, Discernment & Benedictine Community Life with Sister Anita Louise Lowe

What does it mean to lead a religious community? In this episode of The Sisters of the Hill, Sister Anita Louise Lowe, Prioress for the Sisters of St. Benedict, shares her journey into leadership and what it truly means to serve as prioress. Sister Anita Louise reflects on her vocation story, her call to leadership, and the responsibility of guiding a Benedictine community rooted in prayer, service, and shared life. Through personal stories and thoughtful insight, Sister Anita Louise discusses the balance between spiritual leadership and practical decision-making, the importance of listening in community, and how faith shapes every aspect of her role. Whether you’re curious about religious leadership, discerning your own path, or simply interested in how faith communities operate, this episode offers a meaningful and authentic perspective.

Finding Your Calling: Sister Dolores Folz's Vocation Story & Life in Community

What does it mean to discover your true calling? In this episode of The Sisters of the Hill, Sister Dolores Folz shares her vocation story—from growing up in a large farming family in southern Indiana to becoming a Sister of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Indiana. She reflects on how Benedictine sisters shaped her life, the journey of discerning religious life, and the blessings and challenges about living in a religious community.

How to Deepen Your Spiritual Life? The Benefits of Spiritual Direction

Spiritual direction simply means accompanying someone in her or his spiritual life. The goal of spiritual direction is to deepen your relationship with God by helping you learn to recognize divine grace in all aspects of your life. In this episode of The Sisters on the Hill, Sister Jane Will explains what spiritual direction is, what happens during spiritual direction sessions, and the many benefits of meeting with a spiritual director. Whether you’re discerning a vocation, seeking clarity in prayer, or simply wanting to deepen your spiritual life, this conversation offers practical insight into how spiritual direction can support your faith journey.

Discerning Religious Life: Sister Becky Mathauer's Journey to Becoming a Sister

In this episode of The Sisters on the Hill, Sister Becky Mathauer shares her Catholic vocation story and the journey that led her to become a Benedictine sister with the Sisters of St. Benedict in Ferdinand, Indiana. She reflects on discerning religious life, finding the balance of prayer and ministry in Benedictine spirituality, and how her vocation led her into teaching and campus ministry. If you’re curious about Catholic sisters, discernment, or religious life, this episode offers an inspiring inside look.

Defining Hospitality with Sister Rose Mary Rexing

As Benedictines, we endeavor to receive all people as Christ and to share who we are and what we have. We welcome guests at the monastery, and work outside these walls to help all others feel welcome in the world. Our hospitality extends to God’s Creation, as we seek to live in harmony with nature and be good stewards of the earth. In this episode of The Sisters on the Hill, Sister Rose Mary Rexing, Director of the Benedictine Hospitality Center, joins Sister Jill Reuber further discuss hospitality.