Since July 7th 1977, the Poor Clares have been quietly praying for all the people in the Arlington Diocese behind their monastery walls in Alexandria, Virginia. Bishop Welsh gave them a special mission to pray for vocations to the priesthood. The Poor Clares follow the rule of Saint Clare and make vows of poverty, chastity, obedience, and a fourth vow of enclosure. For the year of Consecrated Life, the Arlington Catholic Herald interviewed four of the sisters to talk about their vocation and unique way of life.