Here in Ohio we haven't seen the sun in weeks. This morning , the second day of Christmas, it decided to appear in all of its glorious light. In this blast of light that shone through the windows during Mass,

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And why is this granted me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? Luke 1:43 I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham. Matthew 3:9 You come to me, all

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There was no room in the Subaru. It was jam-packed with groceries from Aldi: ginger ale for sick sisters, brown sugar for baking, and ice cream for the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe we would celebrate that night. I

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Sr. Sophia Grace as a young girl  at a father-daughter dance with her father “Advent is the season of the secret, the secret of the growth of Christ, of Divine Love growing in silence.  It is the season of humility,

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The reality show called “The Sisterhood” that is airing now on Lifetime is raising awareness that young women can and do go through a process of discovery, of discernment:  What is God’s plan for my life?  The show follows five

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When I walked into the chapel this morning and several sisters were already in their seats,  I was certain that Mother Mary Ann had already chosen one of them to light the candles in the advent wreath. I admit that I

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The face of Our Lady of Guadalupe painted by our own Sr. Della Marie DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH SHE LOVES YOU? If you have never heard the beautiful words of Our Lady of Guadalupe to St. Juan Diego, get

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At this mid-point in Advent, an honest examination of our lives may reveal that the way of the Lord has not yet been sufficiently prepared – the paths of our hearts are still far from straight!  It can be tempting

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“…He might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in his kindness to us…”  (Eph. 2:7) [emphasis added] Recently we had a guest stay with us from one of the great sunny states in the south.  Shortly after meeting her

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Why would you want to read about the lives of women religious in a small town in Ohio? Aren’t veils and sandals, rosaries and kneelers things of the past? No, Pope Francis tells us. We must “wake up the world!” 

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