The monthly publication distributed by the Roman Union Ursulines in the United States called Heartbeats is producing a newsletter each week for Advent. Weekly newsletters will be added to this post. Visit each week to see the new publication. Click on the links below to view each week’s newsletter:
Anne Therese Dillen, O.S.U. HOLY, INDEED! A sacred march to town, with seating on a donkey’s colt; A path of palms thick-strewn, yet soon to be awash in tears; Joyous songs of children echoed by the very stones. HOLY, INDEED! A crowning for the King, a regal purple robe as well: A throne erected…
Bridget Puzon, O.S.U. After January 13, 2013, the feast of the Baptism of Jesus, the church enters a short period called Ordinary Time. The manger is packed up, the Christmas trees, wreaths, and Christmas cards move out to be recycled. All the festive decorations this year cheered our spirits, restrained from the aftermath of Hurricane…
Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Ursula. The statue pictured on the left is in front of the Ursuline School, New Rochelle, NY created by Sr. Justin McKiernan, OSU (dec. 1993). The picture with the statue in the blue backdrop is at the Academy of Mount St. Ursula, Bronx, NY. O Ursula Autumn…
Maryellen Keefe, O.S.U. “Adoration is the highest form of prayer.” How does one get there? Try Via Gratias, at the junction of Memory Lane. Down this path encounter great discoveries. Go back in time. First memories? Being loved, cared for, clothed, fed… Having fun, with playmates, cousins, friends… Learning to read, write, pray……
A season of many messages that unite us.
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…