The Sisters on Hill https://thedome.org/podcast/ Official Podcast for the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Indiana

Listen as Vocation Director for the Sisters of St. Benedict in Ferdinand, Indiana, Sister Jill Marie Reuber, invites her fellow Sisters to share meaningful conversations, stories, and reflections about daily life together, how God called each of them to religious life, and the ministries they serve. Whether you’re a long-time supporter or someone who’s simply curious, this podcast is for you.

]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Religion & Spirituality:Christianity 1440 episodic Welcome to ”The Sisters on the Hill” the podcast for the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Indiana. Listen as Vocation Director, Sister Jill Marie Reuber, invites her fellow Sisters to share meaningful conversations, stories, and reflections about daily life together, how God called each of them to religious life, and the ministries they serve. Whether you’re a long-time supporter or someone who’s simply curious, this podcast is for you. Sister Jill Marie Reuber Sister Jill Marie Reuber No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21984929/Podcast_Logo.jpg The Sisters on Hill https://thedome.org/podcast/ 144 144 Finding Your Calling: Sister Dolores Folz's Vocation Story & Life in Community Finding Your Calling: Sister Dolores Folz's Vocation Story & Life in Community https://sosb.podbean.com/e/how-sister-dolores-folz-found-her-calling-a-benedictine-nun-s-vocation-story-life-in-community/ https://sosb.podbean.com/e/how-sister-dolores-folz-found-her-calling-a-benedictine-nun-s-vocation-story-life-in-community/#comments Wed, 27 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400 sosb.podbean.com/f4fdf319-7623-3950-966e-112661dcd4e9 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Sister Jill Marie Reuber false No 720 7 full How to Deepen Your Spiritual Life? The Benefits of Spiritual Direction How to Deepen Your Spiritual Life? The Benefits of Spiritual Direction https://sosb.podbean.com/e/spiritual-direction-with-sister-jane-will/ https://sosb.podbean.com/e/spiritual-direction-with-sister-jane-will/#comments Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400 sosb.podbean.com/64c6c15b-23f9-3e94-94d3-9a99944f3700 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Sister Jill Marie Reuber false No 1122 6 full Discerning Religious Life: Sister Becky Mathauer's Journey to Becoming a Sister Discerning Religious Life: Sister Becky Mathauer's Journey to Becoming a Sister https://sosb.podbean.com/e/sister-becky-mathauers-vocation-story/ https://sosb.podbean.com/e/sister-becky-mathauers-vocation-story/#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400 sosb.podbean.com/992fe852-b771-33e6-9955-c4c87692f8f2 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Sister Jill Marie Reuber false No 799 5 full Defining Hospitality with Sister Rose Mary Rexing Defining Hospitality with Sister Rose Mary Rexing https://sosb.podbean.com/e/defining-hospitality-with-sister-rose-mary-rexing/ https://sosb.podbean.com/e/defining-hospitality-with-sister-rose-mary-rexing/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400 sosb.podbean.com/4f340136-a2b8-3b75-9784-29d4f7b4c4e5 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Sister Jill Marie Reuber false No 1119 4 full Discussing Prayer Life with Sister Agnes Marie Dauby Discussing Prayer Life with Sister Agnes Marie Dauby https://sosb.podbean.com/e/discussing-prayer-life-with-sister-agnes-marie-dauby/ https://sosb.podbean.com/e/discussing-prayer-life-with-sister-agnes-marie-dauby/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400 sosb.podbean.com/742c421b-2f12-33f7-8b16-6bc8810f632c Discover the power and depth of prayer in this enriching podcast episode centered on one of the core pillars of Benedictine life. Sister Agnes Marie Dauby from the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Indiana, joins Sister Jill Reuber to discuss and share her own personal approach to prayer. Whether you’re new to prayer, seeking to deepen your spiritual practice, or curious about the rhythms of Benedictine life, this episode provides meaningful takeaways for every stage of the journey.

]]> Discover the power and depth of prayer in this enriching podcast episode centered on one of the core pillars of Benedictine life. Sister Agnes Marie Dauby from the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Indiana, joins Sister Jill Reuber to discuss and share her own personal approach to prayer. Whether you’re new to prayer, seeking to deepen your spiritual practice, or curious about the rhythms of Benedictine life, this episode provides meaningful takeaways for every stage of the journey.

]]> Sister Jill Marie Reuber false No 489 3 full Community & Stability with Sister Betty Drewes Community & Stability with Sister Betty Drewes https://sosb.podbean.com/e/community-stability-in-our-lives-with-sister-betty-drewes/ https://sosb.podbean.com/e/community-stability-in-our-lives-with-sister-betty-drewes/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:18:05 -0400 sosb.podbean.com/86b88b67-f7fd-3160-90eb-dcdf1538b6fc In the inaugural episode of The Sisters on the Hill, Sister Betty Drewes joins Sister Jill Reuber to discuss community, one of the four pillars of Benedictine life. As one of the largest Benedictine communities of women in the United States, the Sisters here in Ferdinand have plenty of insight into building a stable, lasting community by learning from and uplifting each other.

]]> In the inaugural episode of The Sisters on the Hill, Sister Betty Drewes joins Sister Jill Reuber to discuss community, one of the four pillars of Benedictine life. As one of the largest Benedictine communities of women in the United States, the Sisters here in Ferdinand have plenty of insight into building a stable, lasting community by learning from and uplifting each other.

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