“The Infirm Woman” – Anne Therese Dillen, OSU
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“The Infirm Woman” – Anne Therese Dillen, OSU

THE INFIRM WOMAN  It was another Sabbath day         (and I remember well)         The crowds – always the crowds awaiting Him this holy day:         What were His words?         What would He say?  Feet dusted-dark by earthen roads –         (yes, I could see them well)         But crowds – always the crowds;…

PENTECOST 2016

Mary Sullivan, O.S.U.      They were all together in one place Acts 2: 1-3     Having seen this painting frequently in the past, I was happy with the new association it brought to mind. The title of the work is Blessed Mother Angela opens her Rule and founds the Company on St. Catherine’s…

EASTER 2016

Elinor Shea, O.S.U.   As I approached the celebration of Easter this year, images and memories of past years came to mind, especially ones after the Easter Vigil had been restored to all it richness, beauty, and almost magical power to stir hearts and eager souls. Catechumens were baptized. The whole community welcomed its new…

WELCOME TO LENTEN THINKING

Bridget Puzon, O.S.U.   Whether you associate Lent with “giving up” something desirable, or “doing without,” Ash Wednesday releases a flood of memories from childhood, recalling the seriousness with which I put gifts of candy in a glass jar in the dining room cabinet as a Lenten sacrifice, to be enjoyed at Easter. That childhood…

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The Heart Cave

Stephanie Nolan, O.S.U.   I must remember to go down to the heart cave And sweep it clean, make it warm, with fire on the hearth And candles in their niches The pictures on the walls glowing with quiet lights   I must remember to go down to the heart cave And make the bed…

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November Musings

Maryellen Keefe, O.S.U.   Month of endings and beginnings, 30 Days of contrast— Falling leaves evoking thoughts of death, warm Indian summer hinting at new life Among November’s days of contrast are some significant ones— November 1 All Hallows summons to celebration of saints known and unknown, November 2 All Souls invites prayerful remembrance of…

REFLECTING ON OCTOBER

Bridget Puzon, O.S.U. The poet called it the time of “mellow fruitfulness.” Everything seems quieter and invites reflection. After the Autumnal Equinox, the sun very noticeably comes up later. (I know, the reality is that the earth turns.) The sunrise show from our kitchen window that moved across the room, blinding us, now has only…