Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament

Meet Ines Soto, an aspirant discerning a vocation to the Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament! Born in Durango, Mexico, Ines moved to the United States in 1998.

How would you like to learn about a spirituality that is both Eucharistic and Marian?

Spiritual direction. This is a phrase that is often thrown about in Catholic circles, but can be confusing to some, and intimidating for others.

Celebrating Mass on the feast of Corpus Christi, Pope Francis preached about Christ present in the Eucharist.

Could a weekend retreat make an impact on your life? Many religious orders offer discernment retreats and Come and See weekends which provide excellent opportunities for young women to experience the sacraments and draw closer to God.

It's not often when someone wanders into the devil's clutches, and then is rescued from them so magnificently. Here is the prayer of Pope Benedict XVI about Blessed Bartolo Longo, a most amazing modern-day saint.

In the early 20th century, persecution was a problem for Catholics in Mexico. Our order had been founded in 1910 by Maria del Refugio of Mexico City, and all too soon, the looming Mexican Revolution brought a government that was hostile to Catholics.

How does a Catholic hear God's call in the world? There are many distractions in discovering one's vocational calling, but this simple acronym can help us remember four steps of discernment and "HEAR" God's calling! HEAR: Have a Conversation with God -...

In his homily to priests, religious, and seminarians while in the Holy Land last month, Pope Francis gave wise advice - and asked tough questions.

Previously, we have looked in depth at the Miraculous Medal (http://www.prlog.org/12326283-introduction-to-marian-sacramentals.html) and the Scapular (http://www.prlog.org/12331448-graces-and-devotion-flow-from-the-mercedarian-white-scapular.html) - two..