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May God’s Will be Done
At the Corner of Susan and St. Joseph   
O God You gave us, Your people, free will (which we use for good or for ill). As we exercise all that makes us human, may we remember that we,
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Theology of Home - The Daily Collection   
"The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." -St. Paul   Saint Hugh Pray and Sacrifice for Bishop Kevin W. Vann of Orange
Monday, March 31, 2025
Theology of Home - The Daily Collection   
"God knows how to draw good from evil. And the good is all the greater in the measure that we diligently strive that he not be offended in anything." -St. Teresa of Avila   Saint Balbina Pray and Sacrifice
Make Sure You Look Good on Wood
Toledo SND Blog   
Daniel Berrigan quipped “Before you get serious about Jesus, first consider how good you are going to look on wood!” When teaching high school students, I used this line during Lent. Adolescents, as you know, are very conscious of their looks. Already on Ash Wednesday, some were worried about the
The best robe
All this life and heaven too   
Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet... ~ Luke 15:22 It's Laetare Sunday, and the call to rejoice finds its echo in today's Gospel - the parable generally known as the Prodigal Son, which is really
The Practice of Repetition
Mining the Now   
by Chris Koellhoffer, IHM   March 30, 2025 Ice on the windshield again this morning. The winter that seemed unending in Northeast PA still manages to have a bit of a grip on my part of the Universe. I could be grumbling about the inconvenience of defrosting and scraping (a
Chaos, paradox, and prayer
At the Corner of Susan and St. Joseph   
Things are a bit chaotic these days. (Mis)information flies at us at rapid speed, often before we can process its effect or prepare for potential impacts. The very landscape beneath our feet is shifting, even as the people of Myanmar, Thailand, and China face the reality of an actual earthquake.
The Cross—The Symbol that Crystallizes All Jesus’ Teaching
Toledo SND Blog   
I am re-reading Ron Rolheiser’s book The Passion and the Cross this Lent. Each page prepares me to listen to the Passion Narratives read during Holy Week with more intent. Called “the ultimate revelation of God,” the cross will tell us who God is. What does the
A Long Night
Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary   
Published in Salt 1980 by Mary A. Healey, BVM Not every anniversary is happy. The one that BVMs commemorate as they look back twenty-five years this summer is not entirely sad. Mother Mary Josita summed up their feelings when she said, “Hard as the loss of material things is,
Fourth Sunday of Lent Reflections . . .
Streams 'N Stirrings   
 Dianne Bergant, CSAReadings:Joshua 5:9a, 10-12Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7.2 Corinthians 5:17-21Luke 15:1-3, 11-32   Rejoice!It may seem strange that in the middle of Lent we are told to rejoice. The reason for this is not that we might have a breather from the rigors of penance. (How many of us are really even
Trust in God | Confianza en Dios Image by Pexels from Pixabay Trust in God One of the things that I
A Sister Reflects   
Trust in God | Confianza en Dios Image by Pexels from Pixabay Trust in God One of the things that I desired when I was discerning religious life was a sign. I wanted something obvious and tangible that
Festive Paradox
Benedictine Sisters of Cullman, AL   
Why can festive times paradoxically bring out the worst in us? Years ago, a spiritual director said that traditional monastic wisdom held that one must be especially on guard during celebrations, such as Christmas and Easter, because the evil one is most active at those times. Whether it is the
BVMs sign the ICCR Immigration Reform Statement
Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary   
The Sisters of Charity, BVM are one of the nearly 100 institutional investors to sign onto this statement in support of comprehensive immigration reform they view as critical to creating business certainty, operational continuity, economic expansion, and a more cohesive and just society. The statement was issued in response
Always beginning . . .
Streams 'N Stirrings   
 Beloved Is Where We BeginIf you would enterinto the wilderness,do not beginwithout a blessing.Do not leavewithout hearingwho you are:Beloved,named by the Onewho has traveled this pathbefore you.Do not gowithout letting it echoin your ears,and if you findit is hardto let it into your heart,do not despair.That is whatthis journey is
How to Stop Worrying
Catholic Faith Corner   
Not to Worry: A Helpful Site Last week my blog was about worry. Since then I discovered on Facebook a site by therapist Dr. Sarah Allen that gives excellent advice for banishing worry. I’m taking advantage of her post this week. It was
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Theology of Home - The Daily Collection   
"Of what worth are convictions that bring not suffering?" -Antoine de Saint-Exupery   Saint Castulus Pray and Sacrifice for Bishop Joseph V. Brennan of Fresno A Joyful Garden, by Julie Kilcur at Liturgy of Ours Obstacles for the Poor,
Lent: Give up or Give to? | Cuaresma: ¿Renunciar o Dar ? Image by Peter H from Pixabay Lent: Give up
A Sister Reflects   
Lent: Give up or Give to? | Cuaresma: ¿Renunciar o Dar ? Image by Peter H from Pixabay Lent: Give up or Give to? I remember when I was a little girl, my granny would always ask me
The Prodigal Son's Return . . .
Streams 'N Stirrings   
 The Return of the Prodigal Son by Ivor Williams (1908-1982) The Mother of the Prodigal Son Where is the mother of the prodigal sonOn that day so long ago?What were her thoughtsAnd what were her fearsAs she watched him turn to go? How many times in the dark of nightDid the tears slide
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Theology of Home - The Daily Collection   
"Eve was a thorn, wounding, bringing death to all; in Mary we see a rose, soothing everybody’s hurts." -St. Bernard of Clairvaux   Feast of the Annunciation Pray and Sacrifice for Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco Design
“Let It Be Done to Me”
Toledo SND Blog   
We know that Mary told the Angel Gabriel when asked to be the mother of the Son of God Most High, “Let it be done to me as you say” (Lk 1:38). While such a response emanated from the depths of Mary’s spirituality, I wonder whether this was a frequent