The first day of the DSC leaders meeting began with a prayer service remembering all who have gone before us. We are standing on the shoulders! Sister Catherine Walsh, OP was the preacher at the service. This is her preaching. And here we are surrounded by so great a...
Whenever we gather here or in the chapel in Newburgh, I am always conscious of the presence of those who have passed through the thin veil to new life, our communion of saints. And today I am overwhelmed by the large choir who join us as we celebrate. So, take a...
This is the day when we bring all that we have and all that we are. Yes, this is another first day. And, as we formalize this relationship or perhaps better said deepen this relationship, I offer that this is another incarnational moment in our history together. The...
As we begin this day, let me focus on the person for whom it is named, Catherine Beninicasa later known as St. Catherine of Siena – Saint and Doctor of the Church. I will give some history during prayer to begin this conference. Catherine is the co-patroness of Italy...
Below is a short audio reflection for the end of the second week of Advent. As we said last week, we thought a way to think about our Advent journey this year might be to pause before the next week and take stock of our personal journey using the lens of Hope as...