A couple days ago I was waiting for an exam at the eye doctor and listening to a podcast called “The Laughing Mystic.” One of the show hosts, Laura, said, “We spend our early life climbing the ladder of success…Then we find at midlife that our ladder was unfortunately set against the wrong wall.” This…
You can join Sr. Julia Walsh, FSPA, for the retreat, Broken for All: Being the Body of Christ. The retreat takes place September 26-28 in Austin, Texas, and will include, “reflection centered on exploring the sacredness of brokenness, paths to healing and integration, and our call to communion.” Find more information and register at https://www.austindiocese.org/events/sept-26-28-broken-for-all-being-the-body-of-christ
For Peace God of Unity and Peace, Bless our longings for peace as we give you our heartaches and fears. Holy One, we beg you to soften the hearts of those who wage war. By your grace, may minds be opened to nonviolent solutions. In your mercy, may diplomacy and peace prevail beyond destruction and…
Sr. Julia Walsh, FSPA, says she was “praying prayers of gratitude and awe” upon learning of Pope Leo XIV’s election. She was interviewed by Wisconsin public radio earlier in June. You can listen to the full episode; her portion of the interview begins at 5:50. You can also read Sr. Julia’s reflection on Pope Francis’…
Look deep into the current,See what’s real and holy,Look around: see your friends. Study sparkles in their pupils.See how each face is a mirror of love Looking into you.Trust the voices Who will summonYou in the night. Learn their names,their numbers.Plant phone trees.These faces and voices:They are your people.Together you’ll be Pilgrims crossing Jordansand dreaming…
You can scroll through or download Sister Julia Walsh’s tips for creative writers below. You may also like the Creative Contemplation Prayer Stations.
Episode 93 of Messy Jesus Business podcast, with Sister Julia Walsh. Thanks for listening to Messy Jesus Business! We’re taking our summer break after this episode. Look for new interviews in your podcast feed starting in late September 2025. In this episode of Messy Jesus Business podcast, Sister Julia Walsh, FSPA talks with Mary Kay…
A few years ago one of my friends died suddenly. And, his death taught me more about the meaning of Resurrection than any theology class or Church service I’ve ever attended. Rev. Graham Golden, O. Praem., was the unique sort of person who seemed to be able to befriend and maintain relationships at an exponential…
Episode 92 of Messy Jesus Business podcast, with Sister Julia Walsh. In this episode of Messy Jesus Business podcast, Sister Julia Walsh, FSPA talks with Sr. Dr. Chero Chuma about privilege, racism, surrender, discomfort, mental health and homelessness, human dignity, radical hospitality, burnout, therapy, and messiness. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Email | RSS | More A transcript of the…
Pre-orders are now available for the new book by Sr. Julia Walsh, FSPA, 2026: A Book of Grace-Filled Days, published by Loyola Press. The book includes daily entries beginning with the liturgical New Year at the start of Advent 2025, and runs through the end of calendar year 2026. The daily devotional notes major feast…
Episode 91 of Messy Jesus Business podcast, with Sister Julia Walsh. In this episode of Messy Jesus Business podcast, Sister Julia Walsh, FSPA talks with Michael Poffenberger about activism, contemplation, interiority, right relationships and the true self, vulnerability and control, transformation, wholeness, and much more. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Email | RSS | More A transcript of the show…
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 below, or download the document using the button underneath the image.
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