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,...
We Asked ‘What Gives You Hope?’ This Sister Answered: ‘You.’

We Asked ‘What Gives You Hope?’ This Sister Answered: ‘You.’

After the events in Charlottesville, we asked the Dominican Sisters of Hope where they find hope in trying times. Sister Bette Ann Jaster answered in verse, which took us by surprise and delighted us altogether. Her words sing the song of women who work tirelessly to...
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...

One Sister’s Prayer through Poetry

Dominican Sister of Hope Connie Kelly, OP is a published poet who’s written over 250 poems and is currently working on publishing an anthology. Today, Sister Connie shares with us the history behind her creative genius, the inspiration behind her writing, and one of...