In the midst of Lent, the feast of the Annunciation reminds us of Mary’s role in the plan of salvation both as the mother of Jesus and as the mother of the faithful of all times.
St. Ursula was one of the favorite heroes in the early days of Christianity. She is part of the saintly legends, favored by the simple and uneducated peasants of the early period time when few could read, and stories were told and retold. When we examine the history or lack thereof of Ursula, we ask…
A season of many messages that unite us.
Miriam Cleary, O.S.U. (As you may know, Sr. Miriam Cleary died on November 23rd. She wrote this beautiful Advent Reflection just two years ago. We are blessed to read it again.) “With Bible in hand I slip behind a wall of time to walk with the women on the way to the tomb.” With Bible in…
In 2015 Ursulines celebrate the anniversary of religious profession of eleven sisters. It is a time to rejoice with them on their years of dedication and with gratitude for their service, in various forms, to the people of God. The following Ursulines are celebrating their Jubilees in 2015: 70 Years Anne Curry First Profession –…
Lenten Reflection What If? – Anne Therese Dillen, O.S.U. What if Lent, this lengthy entry in Spring – bereft of birdsong flowers, warmth: a “fast” perhaps, but slow- What if this unwelcome word took on a different cast? Instead of time without- a time “lent” to us by God to fill our treasure chests of…