The love of Christ urges us on
A fidelity that does not tremble “Lord, increase my faith.” (MMA 2nd June 1837) It was not a whisper among many, but the cry of one who knows their poverty before the mystery. In that frozen summer of 1837, Mary Aikenhead entrusted to these words of Saint Peter her entire life, the mission she had …
The plight of refugees and immigrants is at the heart of our sisters’ concern everywhere in the world. In particular, in the US, our sisters are participating in efforts to raise awareness over the dignity of immigrants and use their voices to advocate for human rights and due process. In California, our members have witnessed …
This year, we celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of three of our Sisters, marking 70 years of dedicated service as Religious Sisters of Charity. In a special feature, Sr Rosaleen Crossan presents interviews with Sr Margaret Deegan and Sr Marcella Callanan. Sr Margaret Farrell presents an interview with Sr Claire Fleming offering thoughtful reflections on their …
THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS, FERTILE WOMB OF HOPE “In the Sacred Heart of Our Lord you may truly seek and find relief. Amen.” It was not just a phrase for a letter. It was a breath of the soul, distilled in trial, matured in silence, engraved in time like a testament of …
Angela Oghenekevwe* had been in a very difficult labour through the night. Sr Francisca A. Ahumibe met her on the side of the road, seated on the back of a motorcycle. Her companion, Mr. Jude Ovie*, was pushing it slowly by hand. She looked tired and in pain. When she stopped to ask if they …
IN THE SILENCE THAT PRECEDES GRACE With Mary, in the hour when God’s will blossoms There were days when everything seemed to slow down. Work did not stop, nor did responsibilities cease, but every gesture took on a quieter weight, as if space itself expanded to make room for something. Everything was in motion, but …
