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Contemplating the messiness of Christian life
At Messy Jesus Business, we believe that the work of living out the Gospel requires engaging with the complex issues of our time. We are dedicated to providing resources that can support and inspire you on this transformative journey.
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Our resources cover a wide range of topics, including social justice, peacemaking, ecological stewardship, and contemplative spirituality. As you explore our resources, we invite you to delve deeply, wrestle with difficult questions, and be open to transformation.
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Get news by and about Sisters
Global Sisters Report, a nonprofit project by National Catholic Reporter Publishing Company, provides news stories on a variety of topics that affect Sisters around the…
FSPA guide for discerning religious life
FSPA offers several years’ worth of reflections and resources for discerning religious life. Many of the resources are also beneficial for general discernment.
Tips for Creative Writers
You can scroll through or download Sister Julia Walsh’s tips for creative writers below. You may also like the Creative Contemplation Prayer Stations.
Creative Contemplation Prayer Stations
These Creative Contemplation Prayer Stations, designed by Sr. Julia Walsh, FSPA, can be used for meetings, retreats, and other gatherings. Scroll through the prayer stations…
Examination of Conscience
Sister Julia Walsh, FSPA, offers this Examination of Conscience for a Church that is blessed, broken, and shared. It is perfect for Lent, or any…
For Love of the Broken Body Study Guide
For Love of the Broken Body, written by Sister Julia Walsh, FSPA, explores themes of discernment, vocation, embodiment, community, and more. The study guide below…
Confirmation Retreat Prayer Stations
Sister Julia Walsh, FSPA, has assembled free prayer stations that are perfect for a Confirmation retreat. Each station lists a gift of the spirit, defines…
Jesus’ Teaching on Non-Violence
by Julia Walsh FSPAWhen a person or a group of people is being hurt or oppressed they can respond in several ways. If a victim…
Videos
Sr. Julia Preaches on Discipline
Sr. Julia Walsh, FSPA, preaches for Catholic Women Preach for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 24, 2025. Sr. Julia speaks of the teacher…
The care for God’s creation
Catholic Relief Services has produced a wonderful series of short videos called Catholic Social Teaching 101. Click below to view the video Care for God’s…
Adoration Moment: The Praises of God
Please enjoy this Adoration Moment, The Praises of God, created by Sister Malinda Gerke, FSPA. The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration offer a variety of…
Christ the King
Sister Julia Walsh, FSPA, preaches for the Solemnity of Christ the King. She is also included in Catholic Women Preach, Cycle C. Read more here.
Prayers
A Litany for Democracy
Let us pray… Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. For our failure to participate, God, have mercy. For our failure to protect…
A Litany for our Inability to End Gun Violence
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. For our failure to protect life, God, have mercy. For our failure…
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Get news by and about Sisters
Global Sisters Report, a nonprofit project by National Catholic Reporter Publishing Company, provides news stories on a variety of topics that affect Sisters around the…
FSPA guide for discerning religious life
FSPA offers several years’ worth of reflections and resources for discerning religious life. Many of the resources are also beneficial for general discernment.
Sr. Julia Preaches on Discipline
Sr. Julia Walsh, FSPA, preaches for Catholic Women Preach for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 24, 2025. Sr. Julia speaks of the teacher…
The care for God’s creation
Catholic Relief Services has produced a wonderful series of short videos called Catholic Social Teaching 101. Click below to view the video Care for God’s…
Adoration Moment: The Praises of God
Please enjoy this Adoration Moment, The Praises of God, created by Sister Malinda Gerke, FSPA. The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration offer a variety of…
Tips for Creative Writers
You can scroll through or download Sister Julia Walsh’s tips for creative writers below. You may also like the Creative Contemplation Prayer Stations.
Creative Contemplation Prayer Stations
These Creative Contemplation Prayer Stations, designed by Sr. Julia Walsh, FSPA, can be used for meetings, retreats, and other gatherings. Scroll through the prayer stations…
Examination of Conscience
Sister Julia Walsh, FSPA, offers this Examination of Conscience for a Church that is blessed, broken, and shared. It is perfect for Lent, or any…
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