Every Thanksgiving I pray/read the following poem written by a friend and co-worker at Lutheran Social Services. We were both working with difficult cases, she with children of abuse. She was tall, slim, with beautiful laughing, blue eyes and short cropped natural curly hair. Continue Reading
R U There? New Technology in Vocation Communication
Last week I was in Cleveland for the National Religious Vocation Conference meeting. There were several really good presentations around the theme of “Vocations in a Global World.’ What stood out for me was the presentation on ‘Vocations in a Digital Age’ or what I call connecting in cyberspace! Actually, it was more like what is this cyberspace and how in the world will I connect with women living there? Continue Reading
Gratitude for a Blaze of Beauty
This morning the sunrise was a blaze of beauty.
It brought to mind the prayer of the psalmist:
“At dawn I hold myself in readiness for You.” Continue Reading
What the Parables Say to Us
Lately, I have been teaching a New Testament Scripture class to our Sisters in initial formation, Sister Stefanie and Novice Jackie. But everyone is invited to attend so there are about 15 other Sisters who fill the room. No matter how long we have read and prayed with the Bible, at Liturgy of the Hours and Eucharist, I think we all realize there is no end to what we can learn anew each time we encounter the Scriptures through the words, actions and call of Jesus! Our discussions make for an enjoyable evening two nights a month.
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A Newsie Blog with Promise to Come
Recently I was involved in giving a Busy Person’s Retreat at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA. It was a terrific experience and I companioned 7 girls and 2 guys. It was kind of experience that renewed my hope that young people are interested in deepening their spirituality and relationship with God. Continue Reading
Sr. Katherine Keogel 1920-2010
Our Sr. Katherine Keogel died Monday, Oct. 10, at the monastery. A true firebrand in her passion for righting social injustices, Sr. Katherine was the best friend of the downtrodden … but maybe not always welcomed by the powers that be. Continue Reading
Inspiration, Nourishment and a Bit of News…
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On Our Journeys to Become Who God Wants Us to Become
Yesterday Sr. Margaret evoked such a wonderful image of Sisters leaving for their ministries after prayers every morning, nourished by praying Lauds together. It’s the perfect image of our lives together! Continue Reading
Being Part of Something Bigger than Myself
During Lauds (Morning Prayer) recently, we prayed the following verse from Psalm 67: “So shall your rule be known upon the earth. Your saving power among all the nations.” It made me think about the Kingdom of God and how Jesus said, “The kingdom is within you.” God’s life and love is in each of us! Continue Reading
Blessings of Sharing
We just completed our 5th Annual Christian-Muslim Women’s Dialogue and it was really very exciting and heart warming to all of us. What a blessing to hear and be present to these lovely women, willing to share deeply about their lives and faith!
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