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November 11, 2020
Sister Helen Leo Ebelhar, 87, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Nov. 10, 2020, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 68th year of religious life. She was a native of Sorgho, Ky.
Sister Helen Leo was a devoted teacher, but best known for her compassion shown to family members and her Ursuline Sisters.
She graduated from Mount Saint Joseph Academy in 1951. She graduated from Brescia College, Owensboro, Ky., in 1967.
November 11, 2020
after all hallows eve & all saints, all souls i admit my longing for slowing, resting. i name my dreams and groan in prayer. "i sense an invitation in this season." toss and turn grab the remote recheck the vote count the headlines recheck the heartaches recheck reality lost hopes, now hallowed: the mighty remainContinue reading "November invitation"
November 10, 2020
The day does not begin with a school bell or announcements on the PA system. Instead, by 8 am, teachers' computers, laptops and tablets are booted up and the LMS (Learning Management System) is launched and tested.
November 8, 2020
One of my students, Cokaya, is again the "star" in a Dakota language video produced and narrated with his older brother. Isn't this cool?
(Feel free to leave the two boys a message if you have a gmail account to log in to YouTube. I know they will be thrilled!)
https://youtu.be/fyGf_70h8bc
November 5, 2020
Maple Mount — Sister Fran Wilhelm, 91, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Nov. 5, 2020, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 73rd year of religious life.
November 5, 2020
In this episode, we talk about the challenges of prayer and polarities in the Church, as well as vocation discernment. As an author, Priest and editor at large for America Media, Father James Martin discusses facing these challenges while remaining true the Gospel.
The post Father James Martin: Prayer and Polarities appeared first on Messy Jesus Business.
November 4, 2020
As the USA prepares for the coming presidential election, we listen to Donald Trump and Joe Biden share their manifesto with us. What they will do for the people of this nation to improve the economy among many other promises. Could we also go ahead and say today Jesus is sharing with us His manifesto, or perhaps his vision statement?
November 4, 2020
The Jesuits of Canada and the United States graciously invited me to reflect in real time with them during these election days. What came as I reflected was a poem entitled "The Signs". I pray it brings you peace in these uncertain times and offers a whisper of hope for this moment. I invite you to click below to pray with the poem's words of hope and prayer for peace as I read it aloud. Blessings!
November 4, 2020
Recently I read about Pope Francis addressing a group of prison chaplains. Our Holy Father asked the chaplains to let the prisoners know he prays for them. He also reminded the chaplains that they were a sign of God’s presence to those in need.
November 3, 2020
Each year, the Diocese of Owensboro receives numerous cards requesting prayers as people participate in the Disciples Response Fund. The cards are given their due reverence, collected in a small wicker basket and placed before the altar in the chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Pastoral Center.
November 2, 2020
Yes, just like everyone else, I am experiencing very human days lately. My emotions are a little bit of everywhere, and this afternoon I could feel my election anxiety beginning to spike even higher.
November 2, 2020
Sister Dorothy Helbling, 92, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Nov. 1, 2020, the feast of All Saints, at Mount Saint Joseph. She was in her 73rd year of religious life.
A native of St. Anthony, N.D., she was an Ursuline Sister of Belleville, Ill., before the merger of that community with the Ursulines of Mount Saint Joseph in October 2005. She always had a welcoming smile for everyone she met.
October 30, 2020
In less than a week, votes will be counted. In less than a week, we might know the results of the election. We may know who our new — or returning — elected officials will be. It seems to me that many of us are nervous — or terrified — about what is to comeContinue reading "Hope, not fear, during power transition and other uncertain times"