I am just beginning to resurface after IHM Community Days and have no idea where to begin! I have a major backlog of email, mail, comments, laundry, phone calls, household chores, errands, etc. Yikes!

I’ll get myself together sooner or later!

In the meantime I have a few ideas about which I’d appreciate having your input as Sister Maxine and I move forward with growing A Nun’s Life. Here they are in no particular order:

1. ¿Hablas espanol? We are very aware that Spanish is a major language in the United States (not to mention in other countries). We’re in the process of expanding our own ability to understand the language and are wondering if the A Nun’s Life community has ideas around this. Would it help to have a translation button or some posts written in English and Spanish? What else? Any suggestions around good resources for using Spanish on websites?
2. Donations accepted. A Nun’s Life Ministry is moving toward becoming a full-time self-sustaining ministry. We are currently brainstorming ways to offer new stuff (e.g. podcasts) and to financially support the ministry. The blog of course will always be as it is — no ads, no commercials, no fees. But as we expand, we have to find ways to fund stuff. So a couple questions … would you be okay with a “Donate” button on the home page (currently it’s tucked away here)? What other ideas do you have that could help us with revenue generation so that we can continue and grow A Nun’s Life?
3. New Features. As mentioned, we are working on a podcast series that is going to be awesome (once we figure out the logistics)! What else would you like to see A Nun’s Life offer? What would help you or interest you or excite you?
4. Topics and Issues. What kinds of topics and issues would you like us to address? We write on a variety of things here and are always open to addressing the things on your mind and heart. Let us know!

I am deeply grateful for each one of you. It is always a delight to work on A Nun’s Life because we have the opportunity to get to know you and to engage with one another around faith and life.