Prayer and Spirituality

Preparation and details, prayer and presence: Sisters are never alone at death

Blog Published: December 11, 2019

Ice cream at a funeral? Funeral customs around the world have many common elements, but each culture and each religious congregation puts its unique stamp on the rituals around death and dying.

Can you “reverse discern” a choice you already made?

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Podcast Recorded: December 11, 2019

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In this Random Nun Clip, a listener desires a discernment do-over because he worries that he made the easy choice but maybe not the right choice. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS225 at aNunsLife.org. Hosts: Sister Maxine and Sister Shannon.

Sisters believe in the power of prayer and the impact it has on their daily experiences

Blog Published: November 12, 2019

No matter what ministry a sister is involved in--retreat direction, political activism, teaching, catechesis, public speaking, or eco-spirituality, her prayer life is very intertwined in the daily experiences.

Am I being “holier than thou” if I choose new friends?

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Podcast Recorded: October 29, 2019

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In this Random Nun Clip, a listener worries that her friends will think she's judging them because they're not into faith. Hear the full Ask Sister episode AS224 at aNunsLife.org. Sister Maxine with guest Sister Clara Kreis, CND.

Sisters describe ways they foster dialogue between groups with differing values.

Blog Published: October 23, 2019

I live and work in El Paso, Texas, which has become a central hub for the U.S. refugee situation. We use research, reflection, leadership development, education and action in working for justice to transform the region around El Paso; Cuidad Juarez, Mexico; and Las Cruces, New Mexico. We use research, reflection, leadership development, education and action in working for justice to transform the region around El Paso; Cuidad Juarez, Mexico; and Las Cruces, New Mexico.