"The consecrated sons and daughters in Ukraine have not abandoned her in these difficult times," writes Sr. Yeremiya Steblyna. "Their presence is proof of God's faithfulness."
"Is the church truly seeking to combat sexual abuse, or is it trying to manage its consequences?" This is a valid, "honest and painful" question that many believers ask today, says Sr. Adriana Pérez.
Plus, women religious organizations pray against ICE; CELAM secretary general thanks consecrated life for their witness; and a fund to help sisters heat monasteries in Spain raises more than 100,000 euros.
What we do every day — the small insignificant things that seem like nothing — matters to somebody. We don't need to wait until our funeral to realize the impact our presence has on those around us.
On the World Day for Consecrated Life and the feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, we celebrate the men and women who are called to be of service in walking with others on this journey of transformation.
After 20 years as a Discalced Carmelite in Spain, Hortensia López Almán felt abandoned after she was forced to leave. She went on to start Asociación Extramuros to accompany women and men in similar circumstances.
