Horizons

In Horizons, younger sisters reflect on their lives, ministries, spirituality and the future of religious life.

Hope in hard times is an element of our prophetic vocation

Nov 20, 2020

Horizons - As people of prayer and service, we go into dire circumstances and insist that God's goodness will be triumphant — all situations have potential. It may seem foolish, but that's the point.

Sister Jenny, left, and students from her theology class enjoy a few moments of joy on a sunny fall day. (Provided photo)

Switching from the lens of limits

by Jennifer Wilson

Nov 13, 2020

Horizons - Each one of us will have learned lessons and changed during this time. What are the lessons you want to remember and implement into life after the pandemic?

Preamble to the U.S. Constitution as seen on a U.S. passport (Unsplash/Anthony Garand)

Election night, before and after, we must build common ground

by Susan Rose Francois

Nov 6, 2020

Horizons - I wrote these words on Tuesday evening, before the polls closed, a love letter to our democracy, our imperfect collective experiment in government for, by and of the people.

'Take the leap, dear'

by Gabrielle Bibeau

Oct 30, 2020

Horizons - I have known so many holy people. This time of year, when the veil between the living and the dead becomes even thinner, I can feel their prayers for my vocation, their pushes of encouragement in my journey.

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Hope in hard times is an element of our prophetic vocation

Switching from the lens of limits

Election night, before and after, we must build common ground

'Take the leap, dear'

Gas stations, garage sales and God

What are we ready for?

Really Catholic: Speaking truth in a church that silences

3 lessons I learned from a squirrel

Democracy is collapsing, but let's imagine how the church could change that

Chaos or community? The choice is ours

The future of religious life means real work on racism and a focus on vocation, formation

Lessons in quicksand

Befriending Phoebe, a co-worker in the kingdom

Five hundred laps: the path to wonder and awe

'Sister Act' put me on a path to finding my own voice

The freedom of free fall: Just let go

Despite everything, we are still saying yes to God's call

Did God tell you to not have a kid?

Monica Lewinsky, social sin and me

Admitting blindness: seeing my blind spots and trying to do better

Seeking freedom: White privilege defines essential travel at the border

Lament and hope go hand in hand

The need to 'make reparation'

My students give me hope there will be change

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