by SCNY Communications | May 21, 2020 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
(Celebrated in some dioceses on Sunday, May 24) Readings: Acts 1:1–11; Psalm 47; Ephesians 1:17–23; Matthew 28:16–20 “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” the disciples in the first reading ask, seeking some certainty in their lives. In...
by SCNY Communications | May 16, 2020 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Readings: Acts 8: 5–8,14–17; Psalm 66; 1 Peter 3:15–18; John 14:15–21 Fifty years ago today I professed my final vows as a Sister of Charity. Like generations of women before me, I committed myself to live in poverty, celibate chastity and obedience for life,...
by SCNY Communications | May 13, 2020 | NEWS, Spirituality
In these days of fear and uncertainty, Julian of Norwich provides a simple image of God’s care, for even the smallest thing carries a powerful message: “Hold in the palm of your hand the hazelnut, a small thing, round like a ball. It is all that is made; it is made by...
by SCNY Communications | May 12, 2020 | NEWS
As we near election time, we would like to remind each of us, ourselves included, of the solemn responsibility that lies before us in choosing our elected leaders. The Sisters of Charity of New York would particularly like to take this opportunity to remind our...
by SCNY Communications | May 9, 2020 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Readings: Acts 6:1–7; Psalm 33; 1 Peter 2:4–9; John 14:1–12 Today’s Gospel reading from John is part of Jesus’ instruction to the apostles at their last Passover meal. It is familiar to us because it is often read at funerals. What do the apostles have to be troubled...
by SCNY Communications | May 9, 2020 | NEWS, Sisters of Charity Federation, Spirituality
During this time of pandemic, death, social isolation, economic uncertainty and disrupted lives, we listen to the wisdom of Louise, ask for her assistance and come before our God to pray for our broken world. Let us pray: Louise, you who so frequently were faced with...
