"We are still missing something essential if we cannot name and confront the systemic nature of abuse within our Catholic Church," writes Sr. Yolanda Olivera for the Global Sisters Report series "Out of the Shadows."
"I hope that in our communal lives as religious women, we can help continue to erase the stigma associated with going to get help for our mental health issues," writes Sr. Clare Bass.
The miraculous image of Jesus on the host at Vilakkanur seems to whisper a gentle message to all the faithful: "See me in your brothers and sisters. Treat them as you would treat me."
Scripture for Life: As we celebrate our loving relationships, let us also take prayerful time to become more aware of how these loves make us who we are.
"The oratorio as a whole was an expression of the restlessness of the human heart. That's why the story became a symbol — a bridge to the lives of those who listened," writes Sr. Begoña Costillo.
We probably find solace in the past, frightened of facing the present and the uncertainty of the future. What might be of help is to rediscover wonder in our lives.
