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May 3, 2020 (Collaborative Dominican Novitiate)
“Isn’t media technology a blessing?” I never imagined I would find myself saying that as often as I have in these past few weeks.
April 30, 2020 (A Sister Reflects, Adrian Dominican Sisters)
I thought about the early phases of the discernment process as I watered the soil in small paper cups holding seedlings of my seasonal vegetable garden. The new seedlings are short-stemmed with miniature, green leaves.
April 29, 2020 (Nun With A Side of Pirate)
The metaphor of a journey appeals to me as I think about my life. I am on an inner journey to discover myself, and work towards wholeness and healing. We are each on a spiritual journey with God. As women religious, we are on a journey together to know God more fully in our communal life.
April 28, 2020 (Messy Jesus Business )
What does it meant to pray like a Franciscan? This question is one …
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April 27, 2020 (Walking in the Holy Presence)
Although we still cannot have guests and visitors in our monastic home, it doesn't mean I am not trying to practice hospitality these days—it just looks a little different right now.
April 26, 2020 (Future of Charity)
By Sr. Andrea Koverman, SC Federation, First Vows
April 26, 2020 (Messy Jesus Business )
For more than 141 years, since Aug. 1, 1878, the Franciscan Sisters of …
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April 26, 2020 (Ursuline Life)
Third Sunday of Easter Reflection from the Archdiocese of New York “Then the two recounted what had taken place on the way and how he was made known to them in the breaking of bread.” From today's Gospel LK 24:13-35
April 25, 2020 (At the Corner of Susan & St. Joseph)
Next month I was scheduled to lead a Peace Day at our community’s Peace and Spirituality Center in Bellevue, WA (https://csjp.org/ministries/peace-and-spirituality-center/).
April 25, 2020 (Design Jane, Sister of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart)
Where in the world is God? Is God only over there, here, or everywhere?
April 24, 2020 (At the Corner of Susan & St. Joseph)
We’re all a bit off these days. Our prayer space, time and experience is probably off kilter a bit as well. For those of us used to a sacramental shared liturgical experience, we have the option of watching mass online, but it’s not the same. We all know there is SO much to pray for, but that’s just it. There’s so much.
April 23, 2020 (A Sister Reflects, Adrian Dominican Sisters)
We are really getting a workout these days!
April 22, 2020 (A Nun's Life)
Today is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and I’m celebrating with people all over the world! Dozens of online activities are taking place throughout the day.
April 20, 2020 (Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph)
Maryann Joyce, director of the Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, offers some suggestions for our heart and mind to stay grounded in God one moment at a time, as we bear through the suffering of this pandemic.
April 20, 2020 (Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph)
Nearly 700 years of service to God’s people is represented in the 10 Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph who are celebrating significant anniversaries of religious profession in 2020. Sister Mary Angela Matthews was the 11th jubilarian this year, but she went to heaven on April 5.