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August 2, 2020
The story of the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Louis Province.
August 1, 2020
We are living through extraordinary times. I am reminded of the beginning of Dickens’s book: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
July 31, 2020
Jason Odhner and Laura Ankeny: Nursing as a Work of Mercy and Justice …
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July 30, 2020
If the Gospel parable about a tiny mustard seed is any clue to us as we discern, then we can expect indicators to our life’s call in the small hints around us. Most of us will never have experiences like St.
July 29, 2020
"Certainly, there is a lot of ignorance on the topic of trafficking.
July 29, 2020
 Visit us again for new 6 Word Stories of Hope â light-filled reflections in these times of uncertainty.   Are you discerning religious life? Walking with someone who is? We invite you to share this link, fspa.org/showmeasign, and join the conversation.
July 28, 2020
July may be mean backyard cookouts, swimming pools and summer vacations to many people. At Maple Mount, a July tradition is harvesting sweet corn from the farm.
The first day of 2020 cutting, shucking and preparing the sweet corn to eat came on July 27, when the small dining room was converted into a well-run machine of good-natured corn processing. Ursuline Sisters who are available take their turns working alongside the Food Service staff and the Vietnamese sisters who live on campus while attending Brescia University.
Here are some photos from July 27, 2020:
July 27, 2020
This past year, I have enjoyed being part of a group of sisters from all over the world who wrote reflection pieces for the Global Sisters Report. Sister Karlyn was on the panel last year. I am thinking many of you Sisters look at the monthly brief reflections the team of writers posts. They are good- I always find something worth reflecting upon!
July 26, 2020
Greetings, During our morning prayer on Monday, July 27th, Sister Carol Jean shared a reflection on Bishop Marty Memorial Chapel as we celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Chapel’s Dedication… 10.5 miles…11 minutes and 30 seconds…For the last 10 years, I’ve been driving the same route from Omaha to Yankton, waiting for 10.5 miles. Because […]
July 23, 2020
Selma has been on my mind lately. With the passing of John Lewis, …
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July 23, 2020
Community life is an important aspect of life as women religious. We give vital support to one another but also challenge each other to be our best selves. It’s easy for us humans to get comfortable with how we are.
July 19, 2020
Greetings, Pray for us during our time of retreat; we shall keep you in our prayers. This week many of our sisters are gathered at the monastery for retreat. The sister who coordinates our on-going formation sets a week for retreat that accommodates most of our sisters’ varying schedules due to their ministry and service in different works […]
July 19, 2020
 Stay tuned: there are more stories of hope to come in this Show me a sign series! Are you discerning religious life? Walking with someone who is? We invite you to share this link, fspa.org/showmeasign, and join the conversation.