A Contemplation Episode of Messy Jesus Business podcast, with Sister Julia Walsh. Join Sister Julia in a special edition of Messy Jesus Business podcast as she reflects on what the darkness can teach us in Advent. Podcast: Play in new window | Download With this episode, we’re beginning our winter break. We’ll see you again in late January!…
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.
Fall conference season is underway! Sister Julia, along with other FSPA representatives, will be at both the Franciscan Justice Leadership Conference and Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice. First stop, Franciscan Justice Leadership Conference: Acting for Peace, People, Planet! Hosted by Franciscan Action Network Oct. 12-15 at Washington Retreat House, Sister Julia Walsh will present “Community…
Friday, October 4, is the Feast of St. Francis. Members of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration and others worldwide will be celebrating the example of our beloved patron saint. Please enjoy some of our top content from the past, relating to living like Francis. “Francis reacted to much of the injustices occurring around him…
For years in the depths of depression I had constant thoughts of not wanting to live any longer. This suffering felt tragic and senseless. I could not see a future. It was hard even to see God. I felt worthless, at the same time that I was living my vows as a Franciscan Sister of…
I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly. (John 10:10) Recently I accompanied Catholic sisters, advocates, and survivors to Washington, DC in support of legislation that breaks the link between forced migration and human trafficking. In congressional offices we attempted to share the stories of families fleeing violence with members of…
Mercy is the point where God’s love meets the needs of the world. When Pope Francis opened this Year of Mercy he stated, In this Jubilee Year, let us allow God to surprise us. He never tires of casting open the doors of his heart and of repeating that he loves us and wants to…
After all the people had been baptized and Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” (Luke 3:21-22) Sometimes I like to…
So, this week some depression symptoms have come back. Fatigue, heaviness, a dull pull at the sides of my mouth, a silent scream in my throat, anxiousness, and a few intrusive thoughts of self-harm. But, I’m a veteran. I know what to do. Give it to Jesus. Increase self-care. Decrease stress. Pull out my toolbox…
Like many students and teachers around the country, I recently started a new school year. As this new year began to feel imminent, I looked back on my experience of teaching, so far. I hesitate to admit that I haven’t always loved teaching. Sure, when I started this important ministry eight years ago, I loved…
Guest blogger: Sister Sarah Hennessey Family life is messy. If you are part of a family you probably know what I mean. To be church is to be family. To me this means that we are more than some institution or club to belong to; as family we belong to each other. Our lives weave…
This is a poem I wrote and published here last year, on the feast of St. Clare: pregnant with poverty she stands up boldly holding Truth with “always” piercing her lips the pure Truth-Light shields and embraces her back covered with brown like earth she beckons community to the table breaking open Bread of union…
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