My 82-year-old spiritual director, Sr. Connie Kramer, had an inoperable brain tumor in the shape of a butterfly. Her spiritual guidance was present until the end. Grief calls us to not fear death, but to befriend it.
I seek a living God — not only in the solitude of prayer, but also in my encounters with others, especially with children: the smallest, the most vulnerable, transparent, sensitive and innocent.
Horizons - In an age of utter upheaval, with militarized presence on city streets and dehumanizing public policy, the petition for a clean heart and renewed spirit feels like a plea we could all make.
This Holy Year with a special emphasis on hope illuminated how diversity is woven into my daily reality. One of the signs of the kingdom is discovering ourselves as sisters in the richness of our differences.
In the monotony and loneliness of intensive physical rehab, this "time of trial" touched my heart and soul, gave me a better understanding of my body and my journey of growing older with multiple sclerosis.
Every Sunday, a vulnerable yet faithful family arrives at the Monastery of the Incarnation in Lima, Peru, and transforms the liturgy, vespers and adoration into their spiritual home.
Scripture for Life: The feast of the Epiphany reminds us that the good news is for everyone of every age. Its proclamation can bring great joy or cause terrible consternation, depending on what each person or society values.
While we think about our favorite crèche, and see all the players gathered, we know that on that very first Christmas everyone besides the Holy Family and that dear donkey were en route.
