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A Canadian nun with a Ph.D. in clinical sexology said the sex abuse crisis in the church does not mean "the end of faith" but rather "the end of a lack of formation and the end of deviance," and a call to return to Jesus' message of love.
Jean Quinn is a member of the Congregation of the Daughters of Wisdom. She worked with the homeless in Dublin, Ireland for many years, where she founded Sophia Housing — now celebrating its 21st year as an organization committed to providing a holistic approach in supporting people on their journey from homelessness. She served in congregational administration as Provincial Councillor, Provincial of England, Ireland and Scotland, and in the executive group of the Conference of Religious of Ireland.
by Joan Sauro
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.
Walk into any motherhouse in the United States, and chances are good you will find sisters putting together puzzles in a sociable setting. Is there a spiritual side to puzzles? "A lesson in patience and perseverance," are puzzles a metaphor for something bigger about how we see only chaos, but God sees the end result?
Horizons - The cross is an intersection of powerlessness and power. I wonder if there will ever be a day when every white Christian will imitate Jesus and fearlessly avoid the temptation to protect their own power.
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The National Women's History Alliance, a Washington-based organization that promotes greater understanding of women's contributions to American society, has selected Zachmann as a 2019 honoree.
by Maxine Kollasch
Contributor
From A Nun's Life podcasts - In this random nun clip, Sister Maxine and her Dominican guests discuss a liturgical conundrum: when you don't like the music at Mass.
An effort by the Department of Justice to strike down the entire Affordable Care Act in the courts is "unconscionable and immoral," said Sr. Carol Keehan, a Daughter of Charity, who is president and CEO of the Catholic Health Association.
by Philip Mathew
Since 1875, the center, founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny, has catered to single mothers, divorcees, widows and victims of domestic abuse to help them earn a living so they can support their families.
