As we read the Book of Kings, it is startling to discover that even though they were lawful descendants of David, the constant refrain describing all but two of the kings reads: “He did evil in the sight of the…
The Root of Jesse, antiphon, refers to the family descended from Jesse, the father of David, and therefore the root of the house of David. The Jesse tree, common in the land, became the ensign or insignia of the House…
When Yahweh spoke to Moses from the burning bush, Moses understood that his mission was to lead the Hebrew slaves from Egypt to the Promised Land. Moses asked God’s name so that he could tell the people who made this…
One of the most profound pursuits of human life is the call to Wisdom. Our spirits search to find it in ourselves as God’s gift, and to welcome it from others. The Israelites thought of Wisdom as practical experience for…
This year, you are invited to join the spiritual journey of “Walking Toward Hope,” by participating in the eight-part series
... our recent focus on intersectionality helped illustrate the inescapable connections between people and a dangerously changing planet ...
The Sisters of Providence share their story and their commitment to the Land Ethic and proper care and use of the land at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana.
This attempt to target the most vulnerable within the immigrant community violates the tenets of our faith and threatens the values of our nation
Christmas came early for William F. and Katherine Sharkey Maher with the birth of their daughter Jean Anne on December 24, 1932, in Chicago. Jean Anne was one of five children. Two brothers, Joseph and Thomas, both of whom predeceased…
Who was this woman we call Saint Mother Theodore? In 1840, leaving her home in France, she came to Indiana determined to be the face of God’s Providence to everyone she encountered. She left a legacy of love, mercy and…