The Blogging Sisters page is a collection of blog reflections written by young women religious.
If you're interested in publishing your blog here, please contact us by email at adminasst@giving-voice.org.
August 18, 2020
Are Show me a sign's 6 Word Stories of hope inspiring you? More 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.
August 17, 2020
“Sister Act,” which came out in 1992, has been part of the soundtrack to my life since I first watched the film, when I was around 11 or 12 years old.
The post ‘Sister Act’ put me on a path to finding my own voice appeared first on Messy Jesus Business.
August 16, 2020
Saving the Dakota language from extinction is one of the highest priorities here. So, I was excited to see this PSA in Dakota!
August 15, 2020
Here's a chance to take 5 minutes and influence public policy.
As you may have heard on the news, the US Postal Service faces some significant restrictions due to funding needs.
https://lifehacker.com/help-save-the-usps-with-one-call-1844726967 has links and information about it.
August 14, 2020
For a number of years, I have extended an invitation to join me in St. Louis, for a period of time during the summer.
August 13, 2020
“God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work.” (2 Corinthians 9:8)
August 12, 2020
Sister Anne Michelle Mudd, 79, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Aug. 11, 2020, in Leitchfield, Ky., in her 60th year of religious life. She was a native of Peonia, Ky.
Sister Anne Michelle had a “can do” spirit, which served her well during 56 years as an educator. She was a 1964 graduate of Brescia College and a lifelong fan of Elvis Presley.
August 12, 2020
“Want to join a few nuns on a biking adventure?” they asked.
“Sure, that sounds like fun,” I said.
“It’s a one-day bike ride…just 62 miles through Indiana.”
Breathing stopped and silence filled the air...and I was not speaking.
“You are a runner. It’ll be easy,” they said
August 10, 2020
Show me a sign and Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration have more inspiration to share. Stay tuned. Are you discerning religious life? Walking with someone who is? We invite you to share this link, fspa.org/showmeasign, and join the conversation.
August 10, 2020
 Happy Feast Day of St. Clare of Assisi. As you discern religious life, may she inspire you to grow in your relationship with Christ and discover how your gifts and talents may serve the needs of the Church and the world. Are you discerning religious life? Walking with someone who is? We invite...
August 9, 2020
I started yesterday morning with a bike ride. Not knowing that sunrise would coincide with my pedaling, I stopped more than once to take photos on my eastward journey.
August 7, 2020
The weary fingers of St Mary MacKillop typed these four powerful words in 1906; "God loves us all" (full letter below). It seems to me that after her stroke in 1902, much of her writing was directed towards creating unity and connection as her sense of gratitude also increased with her age.
August 7, 2020
Each year on Aug. 5 – the Feast of Our Lady of the Snows – the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph process to the cemetery in Maple Mount to remember and give thanks to the Sisters who helped them form an independent community.
It was on that date in 1911 that Mother Agnes O’Flynn and Sister Ursula Jenkins left Owensboro, Ky., for Washington, D.C., to meet with the Apostolic Delegate to the United States, Diomede Falconio. They wanted to make their case to become a community independent of the Ursuline Sisters of Louisville.
August 6, 2020
I received this one-word-bit of advice from a friend who recognized I was being impatient and frustrated as I rushed to get to answers I wanted. Craving answers is not uncommon. We love certainty, especially when it comes to making choices for our lives. And, why not? These are important choices.
August 5, 2020
A few years ago, my partner and I were invited to speak with …
The post Lay down the weapon of good intention appeared first on Messy Jesus Business.
August 5, 2020
Searching for guiding light in this this time of uncertainty? Come back for more 6 Word Stories of Hope. Are you discerning religious life? Walking with someone who is? We invite you to share this link, fspa.org/showmeasign, and join the conversation.