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...
9 Quotes for Reflection on the Anniversary of Laudato Si’

9 Quotes for Reflection on the Anniversary of Laudato Si’

One year ago, Pope Francis published an encyclical on the environment, “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home.” As a community, we have studied the184-paged encyclical, and we continue to be moved by Pope Francis’s message. On the...