Thank you for reading, sharing, and being an invaluable part of forming our online family this year. We are deeply grateful for your support. May 2019 be a year of greater happiness, good health, and bountiful blessings for you and yours. 1. Volunteer. It’s difficult...
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...
We’re all getting older, but many of our sisters like to say we’re “sage-ing,” not aging. With the wisdom and freedom that going up in years brings, this mindset reminds us that the journey is meant to be lighthearted and joyful. Yes,...
Flickr: Eric Chan We’ve all been in the unfortunate situation of having to deal with the mountain of grief that accompanies death. Whether it’s saying goodbye to a loved one or accompanying another through his/her last days, the end of life is often challenging...
Flickr: Lennart Takanen It sounds easy enough. Name what you need. Claim it for yourself. However, when there’s an issue that you have to bring up to your boss, or when there’s a consideration you’d like to discuss with your roommates, speaking up can be hard. Sister...