Horizons

We aren't made for darkness: O come, Emmanuel

Dec 13, 2019

We have been created for love, for life and for eternity. So when temporality reminds us that we can't have the fullness of any of it yet, something in our human nature rebels with either a sob or a whimper.

This Advent, let's incarnate peace

by Susan Rose Francois

Dec 6, 2019

Horizons - In the tradition of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, we say that peace is a gift, given in Christ. It's a perpetual gift, one that we must nurture in our hearts and relationships, even or especially when it is not the easy path.

Comfort and joy: Engaging Advent in the Christmas rush

by Colleen Gibson

Nov 29, 2019

Horizons - The expectation of what is to come is a gift. If we choose to engage this time of waiting, Advent has the power to deepen our celebration, enlivening the joy that makes itself manifest in myriad manner of decorations and celebrations these days.

A colorful celebration at our house with Sisters Pina and Engracia and Kino Border Initiative volunteer coordinator Lizzie (Provided photo)

5 things to love about Mexico and its paradoxical, enriching embrace

by Tracey Horan

Nov 22, 2019

Horizons - Amid the reality of devastating violence, Mexicans still treasure the richness of the place they call home. The more I integrate into the life here, the more I can appreciate why.

Columns ›

We aren't made for darkness: O come, Emmanuel

This Advent, let's incarnate peace

Comfort and joy: Engaging Advent in the Christmas rush

5 things to love about Mexico and its paradoxical, enriching embrace

Nothing is too marvelous for God

At a table with other sinners, the Eucharist unites

At Mass behind a family of six

Time for Defragmentation

Forging foundations without forgetting our founders

Beyond fear: Befriending the saguaro

We are endangered species, but Franciscan values could save us

Ask, but beware: you just might receive

Life goes on: Losing Janet, finding strength in community

Not in my name

Final countdown to final commitment

The danger of growing accustomed

Am I my brother's keeper?

Inside Mystery Cave, inside my life

A conversion of heart and mind

Behold, a millennial nun responds

Choosing to resist for the whole

Lessons from the moon landing

Living the vow of openhandedness

Constant sharing. Rejoice with me!

Pages