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February 28, 2021: Second Sunday of Lent
...The humanity of the disciples stands in contrast to the divinity of Jesus. Peter is babbling about what to do. Instead of asking Jesus what He meant by “rising from the dead,” the disciples fall back to argue among themselves. One example to help us understand the disciples’ experience is the “Oh moment.” Think of a time where suddenly you knew the truth. Things rearrange themselves to fall into the correct place in your understanding. The new understanding calls you...
Journals and Letters week 18: New Orleans to Indiana
...a time at sea. And I know that feeling of recognizing the vessel that held you safe and the affection you can feel for such a thing. Glory of nature Like the writings in her first Journal, Mother Theodore again shows us that she can marvel at the work of humans as well as the glory of nature. That itself is a gift. Mother Theodore shows such compassion in her care of a dying man and his wife. She, who...
From us to you: Blessings to you for giving
...in their faith and spread the Gospel message, continuing Saint Mother Theodore’s legacy. Build relationships with women who are considering becoming new sisters. We offered the following events virtually: Taizé prayer, three Come and Zoom gatherings, the True Cost: stories of Human Trafficking, an Advent Retreat, a podcast for the Chicago Archdiocesan Vocation Association (CAVA) Dare to Love, and a discernment prayer group. Vocation Director Sister Joni says, “We offer opportunities to build relationships with women and trust that those...
Journals and Letters week 19: Back home in Indiana
...Through Mother Theodore’s own descriptive words, I became deeply immersed. Her humanity really shines through and you can clearly see why so many still are dedicated to her and the legacy she left at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Perhaps my favorite takeaway is near the end of the reading where she addresses the supporters to whom she is writing. “Being poor we can only plant: you must water; and to God alone be the glory of the increase.” We love comments! Tell...
Against gray February skies
...We make machines for travel, convenience And for war… Some folk shape the wood for beauty’s sake Others hollow out and happily make An instrument to throb or sing To answer still another need Human spirits bring Against gray February skies Bare trees rise Pushing up from somewhere Deep within the earth Witnesses to death and life To dormancy and birth How bound we are to them How woven in one cloth Those trees and we Forming some life-bond Mysteriously....
Ashes from the pandemic fire: a reflection for Ash Wednesday 2021
...could say the fire of this pandemic has blessed us, too. We have been transformed in many ways this year, though it might be hard to see. Certainly the fire of this pandemic has burned away some of our illusions of control, of individualism, elitism. We’ve seen great contrast in humanity, extreme selfishness and extreme generosity this year. We may have noticed some of our own best and worst behavior, as well. So as we hold the ashes of this...
March 14, 2021: Fourth Sunday of Lent
...his works might not be exposed. But whoever lives the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God. Reflection God has a love inspired plan for humanity. A plan not of judgment and condemnation but of love, compassion and kindness. A plan of salvation. God has sent his Son, Jesus, to fulfill this plan. It is up to us to accept it. To choose the light of Christ or to choose...