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Official Podcast for the Sisters of St. Benedict
Recorded in-house at Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, this podcast offers an invitation into the heart of monastic life at the monastery. 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.
New episodes drop bi-weekly on Wednesdays. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast streamer so you don’t miss an episode.
Made possible by funds from the philanthropic group Women of the Rule.
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Episode 6: Finding Your Calling
Published May 27, 2026
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.
Episode 5: How to Deepen Your Spiritual Life?
Published May 13, 2026
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.
Episode 4: Discerning Religious Life
Published April 29, 2026
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.
Episode 3: Defining Hospitality
Published April 15, 2026
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.
Episode 2: Discussing Prayer Life
Published April 1, 2026
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.
Episode 1: Community & Stability
Published March 17, 2026
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.
