Transition from one ministry, community or country can be joyful, frustrating, filled with apprehension, or a mix of emotions. One has to discern what God wants and ask for the grace to embrace the changes that come with it.
The Life - Whether through encouragement, laughter or simply walking beside us, some friends sustain our faith and remind us we are never alone. Our sister panelists reflect on encountering the presence of God in friendship.
Plus, advocacy group offers an educational webinar ahead of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, and a California sister wins a medal in a weight lifting competition.
For those who still believe in the revolution's project, may the decades over these nearly 66 years lead you to realize that it is time to let others propose a true path toward democracy, justice and rights.
Almost 200 religious sisters attended the in-person convocation of the Leadership Collaborative in Rome, with hearts full of joy, seeking inspiration to connect, celebrate and lead as part of the Jubilee of Hope.
One cleric insisted that even if someone consulted a woman religious who was a canon lawyer, they would still seek confirmation with a priest because they wouldn't be satisfied with a woman's view.
In a new book called Becoming Apostolic, theologian Catherine Sexton engages Catholic sisters from five apostolic communities to discover their evolving understanding of their role in religious life.
"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.
