Joan Sauro, a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet, publishes widely in the Catholic press. “We were called Sister” (U.S. Catholic) was awarded first place for Best Essay 2014 by the CPA.
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Reports from the fringe
We were a gathering of older religious women sitting in a large circle in a barren church hall. A hard journey we had of it, traveling long distances to listen to each other.
Pearls at the house of mercy
On a recent oceanside retreat, I was kissed, found sweetness and learned to carry pearls.
Jubilee 2019: a musical with words
Our recent jubilee celebration happened in three acts with cheering, weeping and trembling, chord after emotional chord. In word, song, feasting and after-partying, we touched eternity and were "doing holy."
A consideration of stones
It is possible to bring down a monster with a single, well-placed stone. It is also possible to bring down a saint with your stone. You can send your stone skimming across placid waters and create ripples beyond your imagining.