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February 25, 2020 (Show Me A Sign - Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration)
"What am I allowing to stop me from pursuing my dreams?"
In Reflection 7 of Show me a sign's 14-day Discernment Meditation Series, we invite you to the question "What am I allowing to stop me from pursuing my dreams?"
We welcome you to watch and to...
February 25, 2020 (A Nun's Life)
Lent.
It’s here! Are you ready?
I’m a person who likes to be ready. I want to be prepared for events, activities, assorted projects, gatherings and for the most part I don’t like to be late. Having to rush creates anxiety and zaps the excitement and energy from the occasion I’m preparing for.
Lent. It’s here! Am I ready?
February 20, 2020 (A Sister Reflects, Adrian Dominican Sisters)
In our U.S. culture we place a strong value on the individual – some would say an over-value on it. One of the consequences is that we begin to believe we have to do things all alone, all by ourselves; that there is something wrong with us if we ask for someone else’s help.
February 18, 2020 (Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph)
The way God uses dreams to “nudge” people toward a deeper spirituality became a fascination with Theresa O’Bryan about 10 years ago when she attended a seminar on spiritual direction with dreams. She realized then that dream counseling was something she wanted to provide.
“Dreams are very much a part of scripture,” she said. In the Old Testament, God speaks to the prophet Elijah in dreams, as well as to Joseph and Daniel. In the New Testament, God tells Joseph in a dream not to be afraid to take Mary as his wife.
February 18, 2020 (Show Me A Sign - Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration)
"How am I serving my community?"
When St. Clare of Assisi was approached by Agnes of Prague who, as a princess transitioning into consecrated life was searching for guidance in growing her relationship with God, she offered the words gaze ... consider ... contemplate...
February 18, 2020 (Show Me A Sign - Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration)
"If I could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?"
Gaze ... consider ... contemplate ... imitate. Open yourself to the question "If I could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?"
Welcome to Reflection 5 of Show me a sign's 14-day...
February 18, 2020 (Show Me A Sign - Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration)
"How are my values reflected in the choices I make?"
Show me a sign calls you to the question, in Reflection 4 of our 14-day Discernment Meditation Series, "How are my values reflected in the choices I make?"
This offering is inspired by St. Clare of...
February 17, 2020 (Show Me A Sign - Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration)
"What needs around me can I fulfill?"
Show me a sign invites you to this question in Reflection 3 of our 14-Day Discernment Meditation Series.
This reflection is inspired by the advice given to Agnes of Prague by St. Clare of Assisi. As a princess transitioning...
February 17, 2020 (Show Me A Sign - Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration)
"What would life look like if I chose to live with others who also want to make a difference?"
In Reflection 2 of Show me a sign's 14-Day Discernment Meditation Series, we invite you to the question "What would life look like if I chose to live with others who...
February 17, 2020 (Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph)
(Ursuline Sister Jacinta Powers is in her second month of serving in a clinic for refugees on the Mexico-America border who are awaiting asylum hearings. This is her latest update and photo from Matamoros, Mexico.)
A recent Psalm response at Mass stayed in my head all day as I viewed the living space of the refugees:
“How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord, mighty God!” (Psalm 84). Those tents are the dwelling place of God, for from them spills out the people who are the “children of God,” the anawim, the poor ones of God. These are pictures of living cathedrals.
February 14, 2020 (Walking in the Holy Presence)
Here are three things currently on my "love list."
1. This photo that Jen, a postulant in our community, took of a snowy tree in our back yard.
February 14, 2020 (Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph)
Valentine’s week at Maple Mount means an opportunity to say “thank you” for the tasks the Ursuline Sisters at the Motherhouse do throughout the year that aren’t part of their ministry. The 10th annual Gratitude High Tea was Feb. 13, 2020 in the Motherhouse dining room, featuring a variety of treats made by the food service staff. Here are some pictures from the day.
February 14, 2020 (Spirit of Charity)
Material for this blog post was adapted from similar reflections on prayer by Sister Kara Davis, D.C.: a Lenten video found here and a podcast reflection found here.
February 13, 2020 (A Sister Reflects, Adrian Dominican Sisters)
The week of Valentine’s Day is a good time to zero in on the heart! In response to God’s call for what to do with our lives, we choose what we sense is aligned with our hearts – the core of who we are.
February 12, 2020 (Kateri Initiative - Sisters of the Divine Savior)
Today we have no school because the wind chill is 20 - 50 below zero and the blowing snow makes for continuous ground blizzards.