Devotion to Venerable Maria Celine Kannanaikal has spread seven decades after her death. "People of all faiths visit her tomb, seeking her intercession," says Sr. Leema Manchiyil of the Ursulines of Mary Immaculate.
Discerning Deacons is planning more than 50 virtual forums to engage Catholics in the discernment about women in the diaconate, two of which are specific to Catholic sisters.
Horizons - For those of us who have consecrated our lives to the Lord, discernment is a mystical exercise where human freedom meets the divine will. Abraham's experience gives us insight into learning to obey with love.
Thank you infinitely for your tenacity and perfectionism in your meticulous work with the prayed-over, lived and written word of the sisters who are on the front lines.
People love to love nuns. Why is it that nuns playing frisbee, or holding protest signs, or simply the imagery of a woman in a veil is so captivating to media consumers, even those who aren't religious?
Xavière Missionary Sr. Nathalie Becquart spoke at the 70th anniversary gathering of LCWR in August. Sr. Joyce Meyer was there, and reflects on Becquart's presentation on synodality, or "walking together."
The assembly of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious is a blessing and a gift to religious life and a great opportunity to greet those incredible religious leaders and say, "I want to be like them."
