The Alleluia Heart: an Original Poem by Sister Connie Kelly

The Alleluia Heart: an Original Poem by Sister Connie Kelly

The Alleluia Heart: Praising God’s Goodness   In their midst Jesus speaks Peace be with you! These are such comforting words simple words and yet startling words… How could this be?   Peace be with you! Your heart questions Jesus responds see me, touch me,...
This Poem Reveals What a Day in the Life of a Catholic Sister Entails

This Poem Reveals What a Day in the Life of a Catholic Sister Entails

Dominican Sister of Hope Bette Ann Jaster, OP is an ardent anti-fracking advocate, community gardener, and all-around proponent of protecting and preserving Earth. Highlights of her ministry have been co-founding EarthLinks, an environmental non-profit organization in...
Dance of Hope

Dance of Hope

It starts as a feeling, the movement from inside Taking me to a place far and wide As it spirals upward my heart sees it in a glance The feeling that is building is the beginning of my dance It is a gift I have come to accept Guiding me through my life as I reflect...
We Cannot Doubt: Poetry and an Easter Reflection

We Cannot Doubt: Poetry and an Easter Reflection

These days after the resurrection, the Gospel tells us that the disciples are startled, terrified, and troubled. And even more so, they are full of doubt! We know the story of the doubting Thomas, but he was not the only doubter! The disciples, apostles included,...