by Director of 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 Director of 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 Director of 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...
by Director of Communications | May 2, 2020 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Readings: Acts 2:14A, 36–41; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:20B–25; John 10:1–10 Multicolored images and symbols of the Good Shepherd have appeared throughout the ages from catacombs to the internet from the imagination of artists. Across the field from the Formation House in...
by Director of Communications | May 2, 2020 | Guatemala, NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
He calls us by name and we follow Jesus is the open door that gives access to the sheep. He is the Good Shepherd — our only source of salvation. He is good, that is, noble — different from those shepherds, who would permit wolves to devour their sheep. He gives his...
by Director of Communications | Apr 28, 2020 | NEWS, Spirituality
Timing Is All No pause for cherry blooms, crabapple flowers, no pause for lilac buds. Iris stalks rise like lava from core of Earth, find a way up and through, forging, fierce, relentless, sense of timing impeccable. Sr. Regina Bechtle (2020) ~ ~ ...
