The Catholic Initiative’s Podcast — Called

Episode 8: Called to Accompany Mothers with Fr. Mike Schmitz and the Sisters of Life

December 12, 2025

In this episode of Called, Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with Sr. Gianna Maria and Sister Zelie Maria Louis of the Sisters of Life — a community of religious sisters whose mission is to protect and enhance the sacredness of every human life. Together they share powerful stories of hope, trust, and God’s unwavering tenderness — from “tea party” first meetings to miraculous moments like the “gummy bear grace” — revealing what it truly means to walk with women in love. They explore the deep spiritual motherhood at the heart of every religious vocation, what genuine healing looks like for women wounded by abortion, and how ordinary Catholics can speak hope into someone’s life.Title: Called to Accompany Mothers with Fr. Mike Schmitz and the Sisters of Life