Walking into priesthood
The words came in prayer. And they shocked me. This is part of your priesthood. My priesthood? What…
Holiness is messy: “Gaudete et Exsultate” highlights
On Sunday, I stood in a Church parking lot with about a dozen teenagers preparing for confirmation. I…
French braiding my way to a holier Lent
I am trying to teach myself how to French braid hair. As the mother of two daughters, one…
As the insects, like the swans: Living the vow of obedience with a free spirit
I am in the woods on Mount Subasio above Assisi, Italy, at a sacred place of prayer called…
Being a beautiful mess
By Guest Blogger: Sarah Hennessey FSPA Usually when people find out I’m a Catholic sister there follows…
turning laments into love
It’s a lamenting sort of day. I’m a modern Franciscan sister and live in a way that keeps…