Books: Spiritual Companions

November 4, 2009

I have a great fondness for the written word and treasure well-written books. I’m back reading Teresa of Avila’s The Book of My Life. One can never experience Teresa’s writing too many times. It has a formative character which, to be biblical, is written over and over again on one’s soul, creating a well-worn path [...]

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You (Yes, You.) Are Called

November 3, 2009

Today’s Scripture reading from Saint Paul’s letter to the Romans is a powerful reminder that each and every one of us has a calling.
All of us, in union with Christ, form one body, and as parts of it we belong to each other. Our gifts differ according to the grace given us. If your gift [...]

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In Transit

November 2, 2009

Blogging from my cell phone is a new experience for me! I’m hanging out in Wilmington with one of my nuns and dear friend Ginny and can only access the Internet by my phone. Fortunately there’s a handy WordPress app for my phone.
So I’m in transit via car, feet, train, shuttle bus, and airplane [...]

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Ask Sister Podcast 002

October 30, 2009

Questions abound about Catholic sisters and nuns and about prayer, God, faith, and religious life. Over the last few years, we’ve received literally thousands of questions ranging from “Can nuns pluck their eyebrows?” (Yes) to “How do I know if God is calling me to be a nun?” to “Why does it feel like God [...]

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