To make a pilgrimage is to surrender to a place until it changes you. Sister Thea understood this type of transformation. She knew that the work of racial justice could not be done from a distance.
In a political and ecclesial climate marked by abuse, fear and the suffering of vulnerable communities, I often wonder why some people choose to speak out while others choose to remain silent.
My deepest desire for every girl born in India today is simple: that they know they are wanted. Wanted, not only at birth, but also in classrooms, public spaces, leadership, and in the future of this nation.
The Kerala government has decided to allow pensions for unmarried women over 50, including those in religious institutions. Some say the move sets an important precedent in India. Others dismiss it as a political stunt.
Catholic sisters in Malawi are working with local communities to spread the Watts of Love project, which distributes solar-charged lamps and trains women and men in basic finance and management skills.
The spirit of Mary and Elizabeth, and the joyful mystery of the Visitation, are alive and well in Minnesota. Artist Br. Mickey McGrath reflects on the city of Minneapolis, his second home.
It seems more important than ever to remember Martin Luther King Jr.'s words, experience his spirit, and give witness to the values that reflect the possibility of who we are and what kind of world we can render.
Uganda's election has seen heavy security and a nationwide internet shutdown. Religious women say their role is to accompany fearful communities and remind voters that political differences must not fracture social bonds.
Plus, Adrian Dominican Sisters to establish a committee to consider possibilities for campus and buildings of Siena Heights University, which is scheduled to close in June.
