Advent Thoughts from Sister Helen Carey

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Advent is an “already/not yet time”!  We sing “O Come Emmanuel” knowing that Emmanuel means “God is with us.” Continue Reading

Flowers in the Desert

The last time I blogged I was on the road in Ames Iowa directing a retreat at Iowa State University.  Actually, that was several weeks ago.  Obviously, I am behind in my reflections.  It reminds me of my experience seeing the desert for the first time.  I was in Tucson Ariz. and it was December.  There were desert flowers of quite stunning beauty.  That made the difference for me as the desert itself was barren. Continue Reading

A Teacher and a Benedictine

When Stefanie MacDonald completed her Canonical Novice Year last summer, she took a major step along her path to becoming a professed Benedictine Sister. Now she’s back in the classroom, and even has a boyfriend! Read her thoughts about how religious life mixes with professional life in the newest edition of Steps!