This was a question that I was recently asked to consider, an excellent question. There are so many human-made, environmental (also influenced by humans), destructive and cruel happenings that hope feels like a stranger. Despite the many horrific situations, however, what gives me hope is God’s mercy, care and God’s goodness manifested in the lives Read more »
Recently in a liturgy we had a reading from Paul’s 2nd letter to the Corinthians, and a familiar phrase struck me: “Now is the acceptable time; behold now is the day of salvation.” (49:8) Previously for another project I had been looking for quotes about time. I think that’s why the word now hit me. Read more »
This past Saturday we, the citizens from around the United States, observed the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army/ Military and they/we also observed “No Kings Day”. On Sunday Western Christianity celebrated Trinity Sunday – the festival of Unity of all that is God – that our One God is experienced and called by Three Read more »
Have you ever had a busy season in your life when your “to do” list is a work in progress? A time when all the projects and commitments sounded doable until they all needed action at the same time? I have been living in such a month. This past week I made some headway and Read more »
We just celebrated June 3. Why is June 3 a day of celebration for us? It is Founders Day, our birthday. The day that the sisters arrived in Covington, Kentucky was June 3, 1859. So, this is our 166th birthday. It is always a joyful day for us. Who is St. Walburg? Actually, she is Read more »
On Sunday, May 25, we read the account of the Disciples who were working with the people in Antioch. They had been confused as to what to do as Gentile Christians, whether they were to act as Jews or as Gentile Christians. Paul and Barnabas decided to go up to Jerusalem to discuss this question Read more »
Blessings on all graduates. Graduation is upon us—college and high school. It’s a time of great joy and great hope! Congratulations to all who have accomplished so much to get to this day, this commencement! It has always intrigued me that we refer to graduation ceremonies as commencement, when it feels more like an end Read more »
by: Sr. Aileen Bankemper, OSB Since Pope Francis’ illness and death many reflections about him have been written. I want to add mine. On September 8, 2018 Benedictine women from around the globe were participants at the Communion of International Benedictines Symposium held in Rome. During this event we were privileged to have an audience Read more »
This week all ears and eyes are tuned into the conclave in Rome. Who will become our next pope? As I write this blog, the cardinals are all gathered in the Sistine Chapel to pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit in their voting. We also join them in praying to the Holy Spirit Read more »
I often read footnotes and copyright data from Breaking Bread before or after singing a hymn. In each section, side by side, are hymns from this century and from centuries before. We benefit from publishers who can “bring out of their treasure what is new and what is old.” (Mt. 13:52) St. John of Damascus Read more »