The Blogging Sisters page is a collection of blog reflections written by young women religious.
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September 11, 2020
We’re looking for a team of energized Messy Jesus Business Podcast listeners and blog readers to join our community of Rabble Rousers. The building of God’s reign of peace and justice needs you! We welcome all people into the community as we explore the margins and celebrate the goodness.
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September 10, 2020
Four years ago it was my honor and privilege to be a Nun on the Bus. You remember that election I am sure. I was on the bus from Janesville, Wisconsin to Cleveland, Ohio. Along the way I met some amazing people and heard incredible stories about the joys and struggles of our brothers and sisters. My leg on the trip ended at the Republican National Convention where we passed out lemonade to delegates and asked them three questions: 1. Who is difficult to talk to about politics in your family and why. 2. What conerns you about the election. 3. What gives you hope for our nation.
September 10, 2020
There are people, avid gardeners, who pluck seeds from each summer’s dead flowers to get a head start on next season’s planting.
September 9, 2020
The canonical novitiate year is a time for listening. Each novice listens intently to discover who God is calling her to become. This sacred year invites us to follow Jesus more closely by adopting the way of Saint Dominic de Guzman (1170-1221) and his early companions.
September 9, 2020
We are sharing the hope that you are seeking right here ... in six words and images of inspiration. Visit us again for more. Are you discerning religious life? Walking with someone who is? We invite you to share this link, fspa.org/showmeasign, and join the conversation.
September 4, 2020
As I write this, the pandemic is surging across the United States while it is being brought under control in many other parts of the world. The public health crisis has triggered a historic financial shock. At the same time, we are witnessing a growing social movement in support of Black Lives Matter and increasing grassroots support of action on climate change.
September 4, 2020
I would like to share an article about one of my ‘firecracker’ sisters. Just one of the amazing women I’m honored and privileged to call ‘my sister’ in our community.
September 4, 2020
In his letter to the Galatians, Saint Paul tells us that as we sow so shall we reap. We see a lot of reaping going on right now. Farmers and gardeners are reaping what they sowed earlier. At our meals we are enjoying fresh tomatoes, green beans and squash. Riding along the road, one can see soy beans and corn. Two examples on a literal level.
September 3, 2020
Marlena Graves: The dangers of money, power and influence Season 1. Episode 9 …
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September 3, 2020
Christine was a very busy young woman. Not only did she feel lucky to have a full-time job, but due to her mother’s recent surgery she was helping to take care of three younger siblings. While they weren’t infants, they still needed supervision and, of course, dinner each evening.
September 2, 2020
Collaborative Dominican Novitiate 2020-2021
September 2, 2020
Show me a sign has more stories of hope -- fresh perspectives of light and love -- coming soon! Are you discerning religious life? Walking with someone who is? We invite you to share this link, fspa.org/showmeasign, and join the conversation.
September 2, 2020
A Nun's Life welcomes guest blogger Sister Christina Chavez, CDP, who writes about her experience of discerning and being a Sister with the Congregation of Divine Providence in San Antonio, Texas.
September 1, 2020
With my sisters I've proclaimed the Benedictus, Zechariah's Canticle, each morning for five years. And in these past few weeks, the words are hitting home in new ways. The canticle, based on Zechariah's prophesy in Luke 1:68-79, follows both Mary's own canticle, the Magnificat, and the birth of John the Baptist, his son.