On this week's episode, we're listening to a Facebook Live interview on "How to Pray Like the Saints" with IRL board member, Jesse Weiler, and Fr. Michael Berry O.C.D. of The Discalced Carmelite Friars of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. To learn more about the Discalced Carmelite Friars, please visit their website for their Washington Province site and also please make sure o stop by their ICS Publications, Institute of Carmelite Studies site.

Started in 1986, the Pro Fidelitate et Virtue Award is conferred each year at the Institute on Religious Life’s National Meeting to someone who has been outstanding in the support and promotion of authentic religious life.

Today's episode is honoring our 2021 award recipient, Mother Marie Julie Saegaert SCMC.

Mother entered the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady, Mother of the Church and received the name Marie Julie. Mother has a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Ministry and in Education, attained a Certification in Health Care Administration and in Medical Ethics. Not only has Mother taught Healthcare Law and Ethics, but has also ministered in the healthcare field.

Mother was elected to the IRL Board of Directors, eventually serving as Executive Vice President. In 2012, Mother was elected Superior General of her community.

Today's episode is a recording of a talk from the 2024 National Meeting entitled, "Mary, Icon of the Eucharistic Pilgrim". We hope you enjoy!

In this episode of the podcast, we're interviewing Mother Maria Christine L.S.P. of the Little Sisters of the Poor in Indianapolis, Indiana. We hope you enjoy her beautiful story of her journey through discernment, religious life, the life of St. Jeanne Jugan, and the Little Sisters going up against the Affordable Care Act and winning. The Little Sisters of the Poor are recipients of the IRL’s 2019 Pro Fidelitate et Virtute Award for heroically carrying out their work among the elderly poor across the world. Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy!