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Horizons

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

(Unsplash / Jerry Wang)

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

by Virginia Herbers
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.

Nothing is too marvelous for God

by Nicole Trahan
Nov 15, 2019

At a table with other sinners, the Eucharist unites

by Julia Walsh
Nov 8, 2019

At Mass behind a family of six

by Virginia Herbers
Nov 1, 2019

Time for Defragmentation

by Susan Rose Francois
Oct 25, 2019

Forging foundations without forgetting our founders

by Colleen Gibson
Oct 18, 2019

Beyond fear: Befriending the saguaro

by Tracey Horan
Oct 11, 2019

We are endangered species, but Franciscan values could save us

by Julia Walsh
Oct 4, 2019

Ask, but beware: you just might receive

by Virginia Herbers
Sep 27, 2019

Life goes on: Losing Janet, finding strength in community

by Tracy Kemme
Sep 20, 2019

Not in my name

by Susan Rose Francois
Sep 13, 2019

Final countdown to final commitment

by Colleen Gibson
Sep 6, 2019

The danger of growing accustomed

by Tracey Horan
Aug 30, 2019

Am I my brother's keeper?

by Nicole Trahan
Aug 23, 2019

Inside Mystery Cave, inside my life

by Julia Walsh
Aug 16, 2019

A conversion of heart and mind

by Virginia Herbers
Aug 9, 2019

Behold, a millennial nun responds

by Tracy Kemme
Aug 2, 2019

Choosing to resist for the whole

by Susan Rose Francois
Jul 26, 2019

Lessons from the moon landing

by Colleen Gibson
Jul 19, 2019

Living the vow of openhandedness

by Tracey Horan
Jul 12, 2019

Constant sharing. Rejoice with me!

by Julia Walsh
Jul 5, 2019

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