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Immigration resources: learn more
...read is a great introduction for those new to the topic. A Promised Land, a Perilous Journey: Theological Perspectives on Migration This international compilation of essays edited by Daniel Groody and Gioacchino Campese reframes the plight of the migrant within the Catholic tradition. Paralleling the migrant experience with the Passion of Christ and other Scripture stories, the authors engage the issue from a fresh, meaningful place. Websites Catholic Relief Services (CRS): www.crs.org Founded to respond to the needs of displaced...
Sister Edwardine McNulty
...their rooms at the hospital. After Edwardine retired, she was still very involved at the motherhouse. She remained active in LGU. Sister Margaret recalled how extensively she would prepare the materials, underlining things in red, bracketing or checking other areas, etc. One time, I told her she needed to ‘lighten up.’ Shortly after that, she told me that she had joined the Informational LGU. However, a little later, she informed me that she had joined another regular LGU. She couldn’t...
‘The tip of the iceberg’
...truly hope that it will continue, especially in the light of the growing diversity of the church and society in the United States, as well as our Congregation. “Even after 14 years since the document’s publication, we still have a long way to go,” Sister Dina added. Recently, Sister Dina sat down to discuss her reactions after reading the article and attending the session in July 2014. “I’m glad we talked about race. I’m grateful that the conversation has continued,”...
“High spirits and mischief”: a story of sledding
...On one such occasion with the happy pair singing “In the moonlight we will wander,” Mother Anastasie, then directress of the school, suddenly appeared on the bank. She chided, “Sisters, what does this mean?” The answer flashed back, “Just working up energy for the dishwashing. Get on, Mother, we will-give you a ride home.” Forcing her down on the sled, they started on a run. Laughable was the sight when the door opened to the sleighing party. Mother Anastasie was...
Let the winter go: a prayer ritual
...hold on to? What do I need to let go? What is the springtime for which I hope? What changes do I need to make to live into spring? Welcome Spring Source of Life, Divine Providence, One who brings forth crocuses and daffodils, Praise to you for blessing Earth with beauty. Renew us with flowing water, blooming flowers, Singing birds, and spring light. May I notice the renewal of Earth. May my eyes open to new life peeking out of...
Spring anthems of Alleluia: Easter 2015
...smile that comes from the light in their hearts and shines through their eyes. I am strengthened, encouraged and humbled when one after the other says to me, “I pray for you every day.” Yes — all of these moments are moments of being touched by Jesus — assured of being a valued part of that living body. Walking outside here at St. Mary-of-the-Woods is to be surrounded by the beauty and nearness of the Body of God. In any...
The Easter season of our everyday lives
...being able to recognize the darkness within our hearts, which perhaps have hardened over the years. Allow Jesus in to help you begin the healing. Allow the stone to roll away. And imagine the burst of new life, new energy. The brilliant lights and the glory of your resurrection. This is just the beginning of what Jesus Christ promised as our lives continue to unfold. Easter is the core of our Christian faith. Not just for 40 days, or 40...
Sustainability midst the bustle
...(Even though the electric would have been cheaper). On a smaller scale, we only use cloth napkins daily and are constantly pestering the boys to ‘turn off the lights.’ We buy organic and bulk as often as possible and try very hard to shop local as much as humanly possible. We are far from perfect, but we try hard to ‘practice what we preach,’” Jen said. “We have both always believed that care of the environment was a spiritual and...
My secret life …
...off the world outside and the garden becomes all there is between me and the Trinity (a little epiphany is a fine thing). A lot of sweat equity is balanced with a peaceful harmony with creation (stop by, it is there for all). Being at the Woods, and especially at the White Violet Center, is a delight! The sisters and the staff are wonderful and the deep emphasis on the care and nurturing of creation has reinvigorated my own love...
Daughters of the Forest
Did you ever know We are all on life support? Oh, I don’t mean respirators, Tubes and hospital things. I mean things like honey bees and trees, Wind and water, sun and soil, Farmers and gardeners, compost and creatures, Darkness and light. Saint Mother Theodore Sisters Basilide, St. Vincent Ferrer, Mary Xavier, St. Ligouri and Olympiade, In a most intimate way you knew These Woods, this land, Its seasonal struggles and abundant gifts. Your weary bodies knew How essential to...
“Sister” gathers the bills at the theatre
...Carolina and Pennsylvania, to name a few! Some of those first gifts were used to purchase an aviary for our sisters who are retired and in our health care facility, an addition which continues to delight residents even today. All other gifts have been credited to the Retirement Fund. And, yes, you read correctly — $130,138.67 … and counting. Our thanks to Mary and all those generous play-goers! Oh, and worldwide? The Late Nite Catechism collections total approximately $3 million!...
Pentecost 2015
...joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self-control, chastity. I found these on www.loyolapress.com. The listing was good and satisfied my curiosity. What captured my attention however was this sentence from the website entry: “…the fruits of the Holy Spirit … are the observable behaviors of people who have allowed the grace of the Holy Spirit to be effective in them.” A big light bulb went on in my head and heart! What has probably been crystal clear...