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
April 1, 2019
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.
April 1, 2019
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?
March 29, 2019
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.
Catholic News Service
March 29, 2019
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
March 29, 2019
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.
March 28, 2019
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
March 28, 2019
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.
by Marie Azzarello
Contributor
March 28, 2019
Sacred art, in its stillness, holds an energy that often opens our minds and hearts to a new way of seeing the truths of our faith. I invite you on a virtual pilgrimage with me.