With the coming of this Season of Advent, we’re invited by our Holy Mother the Church as we journey in faith to deeply reflect the Mystery of Jesus Christ that’s always new and alive which time can’t fathom nor exhaust.
This feast day took on new meaning for me when I entered the convent. I am a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Our Motherhouse is located in south St. Louis, MO. Our convent is big enough that we have
“Resplendent and unfading is Wisdom, and she is readily perceived by those who love her, and found by those who seek her.” As you are reading this column, we are past the Election Day crescendo. The dust has probably not
What does “All Saints Day” mean to me? Do you realize you are called to be a saint? How do I do that? Can people experience the holiness of GOD when I interact with them? Am I being Christ to
This week’s readings are, seemingly, providentially appropriate. In our First Reading, we see the Lord impel the Israelites to bear in mind always their own roots of slavery lest they think to treat people of foreign cultures, whether man, woman,
A Place at the Banquet The readings from Isaiah, St. Paul and St. Matthew for this 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time all speak of a God of abundance, who gives us all we need and much more. The Gospel wedding
“The stupid coronavirus!” My 8 & 9 year old grandsons are not allowed to use the word “stupid” in very many contexts, but when it relates to the virus, “stupid” can be used. I am pretty sure most of us
Since the beginning of September I have been spending some extra time working from home while my boys are virtually schooling. **Huge shout out to all those teachers, administrators and technology teams who have been going the extra mile this
Have you ever questioned whether you’ve given too many chances? I have sometimes questioned if I forgive people too often. I like to see the good and it oftentimes ends up leaving me hurt, disappointed, and alone. There is a
SEPTEMBER – the month of the “NEW BEGINNING.” Why? Is it because it signals time to re-engage in the activities we used to enjoy in the context of the “NEW NORMAL?” Well finding a new home, new friends, living a
