The study of theology in Africa has been male-dominated, left only to those interested in the priesthood. But the Hilton-Hekima Sisters Scholars Program is changing that for religious and laypersons.
Within God's colorful world and poetic expressions of God's harmonic creation, where is there room for discrimination against people of color and different orientations?
Her congregation's general chapter "felt like a synodal journey as we engaged in dialogue, listening, prayer and discernment to shape our future for the next six years," writes Sr. Sujata Jena.
When Sr. Mary Nguyen visited a Dominican monastery in Vietnam, she encountered an old friend. "This visit reminded me of the importance of spending more time in prayer for the poor, the suffering and the world," she writes.
Living of Catholic social principles led many sisters to demonstrate for justice and to stand with those seeking prison reform, an end to militarism, destruction of our common home, women's rights and so much more.
Scripture for Life: Today when we confront obnoxious self-aggrandizing, bullying, divisive people, these readings challenge us to the core. When we find ourselves provoked and tending toward retaliation, James calls us to tame ourselves.
Horizons - My healing work has taken a lot of time. Having the freedom for that personal work, I've been asking questions about how we make healing possible in this world, for each and every person.
"To draw others to God," writes Sr. Rosemary Wanyoike, "we must fully immerse ourselves in ministry to bring out the best in another person while also transforming ourselves."
