# Ep. 12: Should I be a Sister? The Call to Holiness and Discerning Vocations (Sr. Mercedes, O.P.)

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Podcast: [Dominican Sisters Open Mic](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dominican-sisters-open-mic-7679046)
Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Have you ever thought about becoming a Sister or joining the priesthood? What is the difference between a vocation and a career? What is discernment? Our Vocations Director, Sr. Mercedes, sits down for a conversation with Sr. Miriam to discuss the most common questions she hears from young women interested in joining the community, share her own journey to becoming a Sister, and offer advice for young people – no matter where they feel God is calling them. Join the Openlight Media Community: ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Twitter/X⁠ ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Download the Torch App⁠ ⁠Teachers Pay Teachers⁠ ⁠Pinterest⁠ Linktree

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