by Sue Paweski
Contributor
When I found out that my great-grandmother was Jewish, I wanted to explore Judaism's prayer, customs and traditions. The new knowledge of my heritage gave me more than just another ethnicity; it gave me an insight into the gift of diversity.
With recommendations that "pave the way for governments to engage and invest differently," the March 11-22 U.N. Commission on the Status of Women affirmed support for social protections that help in global efforts to end gender discrimination.
Marie Azzarello is a member of the Congregation of Notre Dame of Montreal. As an adult educator in the Montreal Archdiocese, her workshops, seminars, retreats and talks have focused on ways in which the scriptural memory of Mary holds the key to a renewed image of discipleship for the church and opens the door to a community of equal disciples. Marie is the author of two books; concern for peace, justice, and environmental issues continue to find expression in her ministry of spirituality and writing.
by Maxine Kollasch
Contributor
From A Nun's Life podcasts - In this random nun clip, two Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco talk about how they help their students experience the Salesian family spirit.
by Virginia Herbers
Horizons - What speaks out of the darkness, the voice that calls my name and instantly abates my fear — this is not death. This is no foe; this is Father.
by Susan Doubet
Contributor
Our community has six women in initial monastic formation, and two more who are set to join them within the next few months. These eight women will now be attempting to meld together into a like-minded faith group to foster, enliven and engage in this life with us.
In 2018, the Ministry of Public Security estimates that 1,579 children in Vietnam were victims of sexual abuse, rape, murder, violence or trafficking. In Hue City, the Daughters of Mary of the Immaculate Conception are helping child workers — who sell snacks or fruit, labor in construction or do other low-paid work out of necessity for caring for their families — learn about their rights and also how to protect themselves from harassment, trafficking and abuse.
by Adele McKiernan
Notes from the Field – I was fortunate to attend the 63rd session of the United Nations' Commission on the Status of Women. I wondered, under an administration that systematically dictates the exclusion of people from certain countries, what qualifies me to participate in these conversations?
Susan Doubet is a Benedictine Sister of Erie, Pennsylvania, and is currently the subprioress of the community. She is a former secondary teacher and administrator and has worked in numerous areas of communications for over 20 years.
by Nancy Linenkugel
Contributor
We should im-peace the whole bunch in national government. Forget the partisanship. Forget the negativity and hating each other. Forget the specter of impeaching leadership because we can't stand what's going on.
