Horizons

How would you feel? Lessons in empathy from a 5-year-old

Feb 21, 2020

Horizons - Although for some the pain of not belonging is more present in daily life and social structures than for others, we can all fill in the blanks in one way or another, at one moment in our lives.

The call to inclusion

by Quincy Howard

Feb 14, 2020

Horizons - Three encounters at my motherhouse — involving significant differences of opinion — gave me pause and had me reflecting on progressive and inclusive authenticity.

When the ground moves and tradition changes

by Julia Walsh

Feb 7, 2020

Horizons - The landscape of religious life is quaking. With every evolution of a tradition or new expression of a charism, the Spirit reminds us that our radical form of life is not about comfort and security.

A reflection on God's time

by Virginia Herbers

Jan 31, 2020

Horizons - Lately I've been wondering a bit about kairos, this sense of God's time. Ever since Dec. 28, to be precise. That was the feast of the Holy Innocents last month.

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How would you feel? Lessons in empathy from a 5-year-old

The call to inclusion

When the ground moves and tradition changes

A reflection on God's time

Love in action in Haiti

Sisterhood on screen: What 'Little Women' revealed to me about my religious life

I only have a few loaves, but it is enough

A little perspective is good for 20/20 vision

Home for Christmas — in Mexico

This Advent, may we make room

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

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