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“Remembering” by Sr. Mary Tewes

The book of Samuel opens with a beautiful and powerful story of the Lord God remembering Hannah, and she gave birth to Samuel. “Hannah was very distressed since she was childless.  She went to the temple and prayed in her bitterness, and made a vow, promising: “O Lord of hosts, if you look with pity Read more »

“Today’s Invitation” by Sr. Kimberly Porter

As the holidays end and a new year begins I find myself thinking about invitations. There are invitations to dinner, to celebrate special occasions, and meetings. Sometimes we receive an invitation to reconnect with someone we’ve loss touch with in the busyness of life. Sometimes an invitation is the beginning of a relationship or experience Read more »

“Advent Blessings” by Sr. Barbara Woeste

On December 8 we celebrated the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. When I worked in parish ministry, some people thought of this feast as the conception of Jesus.  No, this feast celebrates the conception of Mary in her mother’s womb. By God’s special privilege to Mary and to us, Mary was conceived without Read more »