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[...]
The Gift of Littleness
The Gift of Littleness: Confessions of a Postulant One month ago, I entered the Sisters of Saint Francis of Perpetual Adoration as a postulant. It has been a time of such joy, and every day is new. I have been challenged and surprised, but most of all, I have been overwhelmed with my sense of littleness.[...]
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[...]
