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Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, Michigan. In addition to the prayer ministry in her diocese, she has developed and maintained a website introducing different prayer forms useful at certain times of the year. These include an Advent calendar, contemplation using Stations of the Cross, a Pentecost Novena and…
Service of our hands helps tell 'the story of our heart'
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Soaring on the upstream current
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Changing insights about death
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Treasured gifts of my spiritual journey
… Laura Hammel … was fond of saying; "Come the kingdom, all that matters is how we have treated each other." [Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, …
Finding comfort in a time of anxiety
… Laura Hammel … the divine activity that can absorb many of our anxieties and fears and bring us comfort. [Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, …
Blessings hidden in plain sight
… Laura Hammel … They are happy memories inscribed on our heart and blessings hidden from me in plain sight. [Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, …
The protection of the Good Shepherd
… Laura Hammel … to the new dawn. It helps me to know that I will not be alone as I make this last journey. [Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, …
The gift of Advent rituals
… Laura Hammel … and increasing light and warmth of the New Year, both in our hearts and in our daily lives. [Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, …
The saints who shape our lives
… Laura Hammel … faith give us all courage to believe in ourselves, and the conviction to pursue our goals. [Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, …
Trinity is like a kaleidoscope
… Laura Hammel … wonder and awe of the ever-new, fascinating, "kaleidoscopic" nature of the Trinity every day! [Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, …
Changing the balance of love
… Laura Hammel … presence of love in our world and can help diminish the pain caused by hate and injustice. [Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, …
Sister Bernie, a life-changing friend
… Laura Hammel … before us. She has shown me that saying "sure" to life and to death is a blessing indeed. [Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, …
October 27, 2017
… for those in need. He would say, 'These people who come to help others are my guests.'" —Sr. Laura Hammel in " An inclusive kingdom of heaven ," published on Global Sisters Report …
An inclusive kingdom of heaven
… Laura Hammel … to become God's guest and emphasizes how really close God is to us in the kingdom of heaven. [Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, …
A long and encouraging day
… Laura Hammel … in a funeral and ending at the Serra Club — encouraged me as we move ahead in our vocations. [Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, …
The Canaanite woman spoke for us
… Laura Hammel … we share the same father, our God, with all people throughout the world. Thanks be to God. [Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, …
Mother's Day
… Laura Hammel … at the end of our lives as we rest in the arms of Jesus for our transition to eternal life. [Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, …
Walking each other home
… Laura Hammel … "don't worry, it will be a surprise." She also added with conviction, "and it will be fun." [Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, …
The Lost Coin: A lesson in compassion
… Laura Hammel … love. We find new peace and joy in our hearts and we can become more compassionate to others. [Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, …
Hope needs a home
… Related, by Sr. Laura Hammel, Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, Michigan - The lesson from …