Great art is often conceived, nourished, and born in silence. In the silence of a mother’s womb, God knits and fashions the exquisite limbs of a baby who mirrors his or her creator in unique ways.
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Celebrating Christmas
It is almost Christmas, and a child is about to be born to us. The Child will be the Son of Mary and the Son of God. He will be named Jesus and will be the gift of a loving Father offered to us on the first Christmas.
Rights, responsibilities, and dignity for all
Is it possible to have rights for all and to have responsibilities connected to these rights in order to ensure that these rights for everyone are possible?
Mary inspires us to live a fruitful advent
The word Advent comes from the Latin word Adventus, which means “coming, “arrival,” or “visit.”
We could make believe
Dear Readers, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about when Jesus said, “ . . . unless you become like little children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven” (Matt 18:3).
From darkness into light this Advent
Our Motherhouse is located on a large property in a tiny village in rural France.
Advent is a time of cultivating tenderness toward God
Nearly 17 years ago, my heart was changed forever.
Let us enjoy a grateful Thanksgiving
The roots of America’s Thanksgiving go back to the pilgrims. After a long hard winter during which more than half of the pilgrims died from scurvy and exposure to the elements, survivors held a feast of thanksgiving during which they shared their blessings with Indian friends.
Those magic words
Dear Readers,
Most new teachers struggle mightily during their first year in the classroom; I was no exception.
A call to family, community, and participation through ecumenical prayer
As we move closer and closer to Thanksgiving and then to the graced season of Advent, we are reminded to be grateful and to keep our relationship with Jesus Christ and our family, parish, and community as primary priorities.