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Foundation Day 2021

Written by Connie FitzGerald, July 21, 2021, Sister Speaks

July 21, 2021 I want to think about what this foundation day of our community means to us now in 2021. The daily readings given for today are so suggestive of our long journey through 231 years: times of being called, made into a people, a community, free and open to the future, times of ... Read More

Sr. Mary Eileen’s 100th Birthday

Written by Sister Judith of God, February 5, 2020, Sister Speaks

On January 10, 2020 Sr. Mary Eileen celebrated her 100th Birthday.  Surrounded by her family and our community we had a beautiful liturgy and party to celebrate. Good Morning and Welcome on this magnificent day when we gather to celebrate the 100th Birthday of our dear Sr. Mary Eileen.  To use a phrase our birthday ... Read More

Stations of the Cross Reflection

Written by Connie FitzGerald, March 31, 2019, Sister Speaks

March 30, 2019 Sr. Constance FitzGerald gives the reflection during our commemoration of the Stations of the Cross. ... Read More

Liturgy Notes

Written by Sr. Mary Rose of the Grace of God, March 6, 2019, Sister Speaks

A couple of years ago, our liturgy committee invited several members of our worshipping community to help generate ideas for our Lent and Advent liturgical themes. This year there was much discussion around the meaning of the cross, our own personal transformation, and the needed transformation of the world. We summarized the discussion into our ... Read More

Reflection for the Solemnity of St. Teresa of Avila

Written by Sister Cecilia of the Cosmic Christ, October 16, 2018, Sister Speaks

October 15, 2018 1st Reading: Wisdom 7: 7-14 Psalm 83: 2-3, 4-5, 11, 12-13 2nd Reading: Romans 8: 14-17, 26-27 Gospel: John 7: 14-18, 37-39a ... Read More

Embracing Contemplative Silence in a Time of Darkness

Written by Sister Judith of God, September 15, 2018, Sister Speaks

Today as we begin the Fast of the Order I wanted to say something about silence and prayer. But to be honest when I began to look at texts about silence from Kees Waaijman’s The Mystical Space of Carmel, something didn’t sit well with me.   I realized that the silence that has taken place in our ... Read More

The Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Written by Sister Cecilia of the Cosmic Christ, September 14, 2018, Sister Speaks

Today we celebrate the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.  This day is especially significant for Carmelites as it marks the beginning of the Fast of the Order and it is the day when we reaffirm our commitment to live in allegiance to Jesus Christ through the renewal of our vows.  The monastic ... Read More

Break the Cycle of More with An Experience of the Desert

Written by Sister Cecilia of the Cosmic Christ, May 8, 2018, Sister Speaks

Prior to entering the monastery, I lived my life between the extremes of constant motion and exhaustion.  Life always seemed to be demanding more.  Perhaps you can relate to this?  As I entered the monastery I was thrust into the depths of community and the vast expanse of the desert.  These two poles – community ... Read More

Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity: A Guiding Light for My Life

Written by Sister Colette of the Trinity, May 7, 2018, Sister Speaks

When I first read the life and retreat notes of Sr. Elizabeth of the Trinity, I was “blown away” by their power and grace.  I was fifteen years old and I wanted that deep-down friendship with God.  I longed to know God and what that might mean. Now, years later, as Elizabeth is canonized, I ... Read More

The Elevator of Love

Written by Sister Judith of God, May 6, 2018, Sister Speaks

These words could have been written by any rock star today; Bono, Bruce Springsteen or even Lady Gaga. Instead our little Thérèse coined the phrase “elevator of love” over 100 years ago. Her suggestion was given to Fr. Maurice Bellière, the missionary with whom she corresponded and affectionately called him “her dear little brother”. This ... Read More

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Lectio Divina for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saturday, January 28th at 2 pm ET Text: Matthew 5:1-12a Commentary by Dianne Bergant, CSA Blessed are the poor in spirit – Alice Walker   ... Read More

Lectio Divina for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saturday, November 5th @ 2 pm ET (USA) Text: Luke 20: 27-38 Commentary by Pat Parachini, SNJM Seeing for a Moment by Denise Levertov ... Read More

Lectio Divina for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saturday, October 29 @ 2 pm ET (USA) Text: Luke 19:1-10 Commentary by Craig Morrison, O.Carm. Poem by Anne Osdieck ... Read More

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