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Commitment doesn't emerge overnight
Thursday, March 30th 2017 12:00 pm
This is the fourth week of Lent; a time to re-examine the intentions you held at the beginning of the season. Have you followed through with your objectives? Have you formed a new habit that has...
Hearts and ashes
Wednesday, February 14th 2018 8:25 pm
There are special occasions we all look forward to in life; days that we want to mark by dressing up and celebrating with a nice meal. As this Valentine’s Day coincides with Ash...
Temptation and transformation in the desert
Thursday, February 22nd 2018 10:30 am
The Gospel for the first Sunday of Lent makes me imagine a movie trailer for a film directed by Mark. He sets a pithy scene in the desert, features a cast of characters that include Jesus,...
Mary and our "Yes" to mystery
Thursday, March 23rd 2017 10:00 am
This Saturday is the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. As I prepare for the celebration I’ve contemplated the Gospel we'll receive that day and thought about all the announcements...
Kindness: we are all called to be Esther
Thursday, March 9th 2017 12:45 pm
In a spirit of collaboration, we enter into the celebration of National Catholic Sisters Week (March 8 through 14). There are over 45,000 women religious in the United States, and FSPA is a member of...
These are our own Meribah moments
Thursday, March 8th 2018 10:00 am
It’s common for many people to run away, hardening their hearts to a possible call to religious life. Fear, anxiety and worry are sometimes overwhelming and leave little room for joy, wonder,...
Discerning action, new adventure in Lent and religious life
Thursday, April 11th 2019 10:00 am
Lent: 'making space for the new adventures God is inviting us to.'
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In every action and adventure movie I’ve seen, the main character finds themselves in a seemingly impossible situation. All protagonists, like Wonder Woman, face choices that will impact life...