The love of Christ urges us on
Catholic Relief Services personnel in Haiti are struggling to ensure that it’s 300 staff members are safe and accounted for. They are also beginning the work of bringing relief supplies to the millions affected by this week’s earthquake.You may like to join in the following Reflection and Prayers which come from CRS via the Justice Desk …
The National Catholic Reporter has published a five-part essay by Immaculate Heart of Mary Sr. Sandra Schneiders, Professor of New Testament Studies and Christian Spirituality at the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley. The essay, titled “Religious Life as Prophetic Life Form” explores the meaning of religious life today and comes during a controversial three-year …
Like most Americans, our sisters in California celebrated the traditional feast of Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 26th with turkey, pumpkin pies, squashes and endless dishes shared with family and friends. However, in these times of global recession it is wonderful to see some Americans celebrating Thanksgiving by feeding those who are truly hungry. Sr. Mary Beausang …
The United Nations has declared today, 25 November 2009, as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Gender-based violence is devastating the lives of millions of women at home and throughout the world, as their rights and dignity are denied and violated in horrific ways that include rape and sexual violence, domestic …
Karen Armstrong, author of “The Case for God” joins with a multi-national Council of Religious Leaders to bring Compassion back to the Heart of Society.Karen Armstrong, winner of the 2008 TED prize, along with religious leaders from around the world, gathered on November 12, 2009, to unveil the Charter for Compassion. The Charter is a …
Here is some news from California where one of our sisters is involved in such diverse ministries as the RCIA, feeding the homeless and a spirituality circle. Sr. Brid O’Shea ministers to those who are interested in becoming full members of the Catholic Church through a process called Rite of Christian Initiation or RCIA. This …
