A Song In My Heart
St. Cecilia has long been venerated in the Church as a virgin-martyr, and has equally-long been the patroness of musicians because with a “song in her heart,” she converted her husband while preserving her vow of virginity. Her association with music is especially meaningful for me because music has been an ever-present part of my[...]
An Unexpected Birthday Gift: Humility
An Unexpected Birthday Gift: Humility Last year, we started a new tradition in the Novitiate. On a Sister’s birthday, we all go around the table and thank the Sister for something that she has done for us. My birthday was a few weeks ago, and it was a really beautiful experience. As the Sisters were[...]
In the Heart of the Church
In the Heart of the ChurchOur Charism is a living out of the Paschal Mystery During the Lenten season I have been praying through the Gospel accounts of the Lord’s Passion in order to cultivate sorrow for my sins and a deeper gratitude for the salvation Christ won for us. As I meditated on the[...]
Love Goes a Long Way!
Bring Jesus to others; He is Enough! I am currently in the middle of transitioning back to the Motherhouse after spending the past two months “on mission” at our convent in Chicago Heights. During my time there I helped with the 7th and 8th grade math classes at St. Agnes School and spent one day[...]
