Reflections

This is a Chihuly glass work.

There is a perfectly still moment right before dawn, when the sun gathers itself and then steps into the dark world and everything is so filled with light that any

by Sister Ruth Droege, Dec. 16, 2018
During this advent season and Christmas time, I have to admit that I struggled against feeling like Scrooge, not only because of the fall which fractured my shoulder but also because of the reports of violence and war on the news. Peace on earth and good will to men seemed a distant hope.

Before, I always lived in anticipation .

Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge If I had influence with the good fairy who is supposed to preside over the christening of all children, I should ask that her gift

232nd   Edition November   2018     Matthew 5: 9:  Part II “Blessed are they who strive for peace and justice; they shall be called the sons and daughters of God.

Sister Pat Farrell

Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all the darkness.

We define hope not as something you have, but something you do.

Let us not pray to be sheltered from dangers but to be fearless when facing them.