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September 22, 2019
The other night we walked over to the lake for sunset. A perfectly gorgeous end-of-summer evening, all was in harmony.
September 22, 2019
Greetings, This summer, several of our sisters joined the North American Association of Benedictine Oblate Directors for a time of meetings and formation at St. Benedict Center, Schuyler, NE. Sister Patricia, the director of our Oblate program was joined by the associate directors Sisters Barbara, Bonita, and Rosemarie. Our Sisters also assisted in the planning, […]
September 15, 2019
After Liturgy on Sunday, we invited our friend Betty Carl to join us to drive up to Sica Hollow State Park, "up in the Hills."
Here are some of our pictures. These are taken by Sr. Jeanette:
September 15, 2019
We attended another formation weekend in Villa Maria, PA. These are formation weekends where we hear a speaker while interacting with others in initial formation from different communities as well as those journeying with us. Nancy Schreck, a Franciscan sister, spoke to us on the vow of poverty, in a conversation titled, “The Terrible Grace of Poverty.” She gave us great food for mental fodder.
September 14, 2019
In many small towns across the US, "Homecoming Weekend" is a Really Big Deal for almost the entire community.
Tiospa Zina's Homecoming Activities started Friday afternoon, with an all-school parade. Sr. Francine and I offered to help the students on the homemade floats test out their Candy Throwing Arm by allowing them to throw candy to us as they got ready for the start of the parade:
September 12, 2019
She didn’t have any broken legs or arms, no visible cuts or bruises, but she was clearly in pain. For this young woman it was emotional pain. To anyone who responded to her, this twenty-something young adult poured out her heart and her life story.
September 11, 2019
Today, September 11, is the Feast of St. Jean-Gabriel Perboyre, C.M. He was a missioner to China and a holy martyr. FamVin describes the life of this courageous man who, "walked through the bitter valley and made it a place of springs," (Psalm 84:6).
September 9, 2019
Last week we enjoyed our once-a-year treat...a sailboat ride offered by a friend and supporter of the community. One cannot complain too much about that. It was a beautiful evening, just enough wind to tip the boat just enough to frighten some, and a colorful evening sky to boot. Again, one cannot complain too much about that. We here in Erie savor, soak up, and relish in these moments, storing them up in our spiritual muscle memory for winter hibernation.
September 8, 2019
Mary has many titles and many feast days in her honor, but today, September 8, we celebrate the birth of Mary and the blessing she was to her parents, Joachim and Anne.
September 6, 2019
Recently I kept seeing a particular quote and couldn't seem to get it out of my head. "Remember we are but travellers here" seemed to be everywhere. Believing it's best to listen to what is stirring in my heart, I became curious and started to research the quote. As I attempted to understand the time and place, I discovered this was written very early in St Mary MacKillop's religious life (27.11.1866).
September 6, 2019
On Sunday, September 15th, I will make my final vows as a Sister of St. Joseph. These days of preparation leading up to perpetual profession are more graced than stressed (though I have my moments!) In the midst of many things, I offer my latest column from the Global Sisters Report, a reflection on what it is I'm saying "yes" to and how that commitment speaks to me right now. Blessings, Colleen