Sister Donna Uses Creativity to Memorialize Mariandale Barn

Sister Donna Uses Creativity to Memorialize Mariandale Barn

For Sister Donna Brunell, barns are much more than places to house livestock or hay. In Sister’s mind, they’re inherently beautiful, simplistic, and even reminiscent of a time when people farmed, had a strong connection to Earth, and lived simply. “I think of barns as...
Distracted During Prayer? Try These Tips to Maintain Focus

Distracted During Prayer? Try These Tips to Maintain Focus

When it comes to connecting with God, contemplation is key. As Sister Nancy Sylvester, IHM put it: “Silence is God’s first language.” Sitting in silence and stillness, then, and focusing only on breath or even a specific word is important in deepening one’s...
The Story of a Volunteer

The Story of a Volunteer

Flickr: Andrew Allio   Twice a year—winter and summer—our Asbury Tower chorus performs a concert. The attendance is usually respectable, with only a few chairs left empty, and the applause isn’t deafening but it’s friendly. This year was different. From the dress...
The Story of a Volunteer

The Story of a Volunteer

Flickr: Andrew Allio   Twice a year—winter and summer—our Asbury Tower chorus performs a concert. The attendance is usually respectable, with only a few chairs left empty, and the applause isn’t deafening but it’s friendly. This year was different. From the dress...