GSR Today - It's that time of year when our New Year's resolutions are being given up on. And if you're like me, you feel guilty about it. Actually, my guilt starts long before — when I'm making the resolutions in the first place, because then I'm reminded of what a failure I've been over the last year.
by Caroljean Willie
Contributor
During my eight years as the NGO representative at the United Nations for the Sisters of Charity Federation, I had the opportunity to travel throughout the world and observe poverty first-hand in Asia, Africa and Latin America. But then I discovered the poverty in my own backyard.
Linda Romey is a Benedictine Sister of Erie, Pennsylvania. She previously worked seven years in Colombia, partially under the aegis of the Denver Archdiocese. A former marketing and advertising manager for the National Catholic Reporter Publishing Company, she holds a bachelor's degree in theology and an MBA. She is the community's communications and development coordinator and serves on the community's Monastic Council.
by GSR Staff
"Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."
Lourdes López Munguía is a Franciscan Missionary of Mary from Mexico who now lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She is a professional psychologist, trained in accompaniment. She received novitiate formation in Managua, Nicaragua, and ministered in Chile, the United States, Tunisia and Congo.
About a week before I professed my final vows, in the summer of 2015, I had a crisis of faith. Staring into the expansive mystery and intensely aware of my human limitations, I felt my spirit stir with anxiety and tension. How could I possibly submit myself to a life centered on God if I am not completely sure what God is? How can I say "yes, forever" if the future feels frightening?
by GSR Staff
"Perhaps that is the greatest challenge: keeping hope alive in the small things so that no matter how daunting a moment seems, the darkness can never overtake the light."
Appreciation - A member of the Congregation of the Humility of Mary and founder of the Center for Media Literacy, Liz let us see the media world critically and creatively. The inspiration I drew from my providential encounters with her at meetings for Catholic communicators led to institutionalizing media literacy as one of the key works of the Daughters of St. Paul.
Sr. Rita Petruziello said she could feel the "contention and nastiness" in the air during the presidential election campaign of the last year. Instead of getting better as the process went along, it kept getting worse.
by Nancy Linenkugel
Contributor
See for Yourself - "You found a comfortable spot." I look up, see a fellow in grease-covered T-shirt and jeans, and I say, "Indeed. I'll share this bench with you," as I slide over so he can share the seat.
