Born out of Giving Voice sisters’ current writings about religious life as it's lived in today's reality, In Our Own Words, is a collection of essays by a diverse group of sisters, focusing on vows and community life, individual identity and congregational charisms, and leadership among younger members leading into the future. Through a collaborative process of prayer and conversation, the topics for the book emerged as the writers met and discerned their experiences, and hopes for the future of religious life. In Our Own Words is edited by Juliet Mousseau, RSCJ, and Sarah Kohles, OSF.