Heartbeats
Heartbeats is a publication distributed monthly by the Roman Union Ursulines in the United States.
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Ursuline Sisters Public Statement: The DREAM Act of 2017.
URSULINE SISTERS OF THE ROMAN UNION, UNITED STATES PROVINCES PUBLIC STATEMENT: THE DREAM ACT OF 2017 We, the Ursuline Sisters of the Roman Union, United States Provinces, stand with our Catholic Bishops in support of the Dream Act of 2017 (S1615). This past Sunday evening, October 8, the Trump Administration Immigration Policy priorities were issued. We…
Statement on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
The leadership of the Ursuline Sisters of the Roman Union, USA provinces recognize the need to support inclusive legislation and action at all levels and to stand against exclusion and racism. We call for comprehensive immigration reform. Recognizing this reform to be a long term process, we urge all of our members and collaborators to…
A WOMAN WHO SPEAKS HER MIND
Among the women portrayed in the New Testament who speak (they are few but strong individuals), Martha stands out as a forthright friend of Jesus. Clearly, Martha and Jesus understood each other, since Martha’s words draw from Jesus the response of one who knows and loves the speaker and who also knows that she knows…
ADVENT REFLECTION
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT From the prophet Jeremiah 33:14-16 The days are coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and Judah. In those days, in that time, I will raise up for David a just shoot; he shall do what is right…
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…