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Musings on World Poetry Day

By Lori Strawn | March 21, 2021 |

Today, why not discover the work of a poet you’ve never heard of before?

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March 21, 2021: Fifth Sunday of Lent

By Lorraine Kirker | March 18, 2021 |

In this last week of Lent before Holy Week, take time to reflect on when you have put aside your own needs (died to self) to nurture healing, forgiveness and kindness towards another.

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March 14, 2021: Fourth Sunday of Lent

By Lorraine Kirker | March 11, 2021 |

Bring light to their world. It will light up yours as well.

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March 7, 2021: Third Sunday of Lent

By Lorraine Kirker | March 4, 2021 |

There is always need in the world of prayers for others

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An unexpected blessing

By Sister Donna Butler | March 4, 2021 |

My heart is filled and overflowing for your sharing your stories as well as for your donations when that is possible.

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February 28, 2021: Second Sunday of Lent

By Helen Flavin | February 25, 2021 |

“Imagine or find an image of that. The next time you feel lost, remember that image.”

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February 21, 2021: First Sunday of Lent

By Helen Flavin | February 18, 2021 |

“Let us spend some time this week in thinking about how we can more quickly and effectively walk away from situations that present that temptation.”

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Against gray February skies

By Sister Mary Catherine Keene | February 16, 2021 |

You are the branches …

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Noticing human trafficking

By JoAnne Pounds | February 15, 2021 |

I learned some possible signs of persons who might be in danger: living with the employer, poor living conditions, multiple people in cramped spaces, inability to speak to the individual alone, answers appear to be scripted and rehearsed, the employer is holding identity documents, signs of physical abuse, being unpaid or paid very little.

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February 17, 2021: Ash Wednesday

By Helen Flavin | February 15, 2021 |

“Explore a new Lenten tradition that calls to your heart.”

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Permissive attitude toward racism inspires book club

By Sister Donna Butler | February 11, 2021 |

“Once you learn this information you cannot un-know it.” Both sisters have a better understanding of systemic racism. Both are motivated to pay better attention to the injustice in our legal and prison system. This experience compels them to acknowledge their own racism and what their part is in contributing to racism.

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February 14, 2021: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

By Helen Flavin | February 11, 2021 |

“This week, let us all catch ourselves as we notice a need. Instead of responding in duty, let us freely choose to respond in love.”

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