Emily Brabham is a canonical novice with the Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, Iowa. As an eager advocate in support of vocations to the religious life, Emily enjoys finding God in unexpected places.

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Rooted in love, the future of religious life

What does it mean to live the Gospel? If I'm called to live the Gospel, how do I do it? Women, like the recently canonized Teresa of Calcutta, are shining beacons of this Gospel-centered life for me. While in the process of searching for inspiration and courage to lead a humble life in service of the Gospel, I found inspiration in the history of my own community.