Archive for December 2021
The Hope of the New Year Begins!
When the Christmas carols are all sungWhen the Epiphany star is at its brightestWhen the Magi returned safely to their homeWhen the shepherds are back tending their sheepWhen the angels…
Read MoreReflection on the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
1 Samuel 1:20–28 1 John 3:1-24 Luke 2:41-52 Yesterday we celebrated Jesus’ “Birth Day,” and today we celebrate his family. Jesus was given to us in a family, given to…
Read MoreReflection on the Nativity of the Lord
A child is born to us. Some of you may know that in one of my former lives I was a labor and delivery nurse. So, this night has doubly special…
Read MoreMerry Christmas to All From the Loretto Community: The Story of the Christmas Crèche
Is your crib set up? Years of religious imagination have created Christmas crèches that tell the story of that holy night. Stories and images frame our traditions giving us a…
Read MoreReflection on the Fourth Sunday of Advent
There seems to be a focus on doing God’s will in these readings. Jesus came to do God’s will from his birth until his death and resurrection. Mary agreed to…
Read MoreRead the latest issue of the Loretto Circle Newsletter – 12/16/2021
“Christmas Always”: A Loretto Heritage Center Christmas Treasure
The holiday season is once again upon us, and the Heritage Center would like to share one of the many treasures in our collection. The Heritage Center houses a large…
Read MoreRemembrance of the Life of Sister Ann (formerly Sister Ann Maurice) Barrett SL
Sister Ann Barrett wrote a brief account of her family life in 1976. We recognize in these two paragraphs her lifelong love for her family and place of origin, an…
Read MoreTake a Break and Discover Rich History of the Loretto Community
Located on the grounds of the Loretto Motherhouse in Nerinx, Ky., the Heritage Center houses documents and artifacts from the 200-plus year history of the Sisters of Loretto and Loretto…
Read MoreReflection on the Third Sunday of Advent
Today, on this third Sunday of Advent, we are invited to rejoice! When I was a novice, our multi-talented Sister Luke taught us how to do calligraphy, and one of…
Read MoreLoretto Magazine – Fall 2021
Read Loretto Magazine Loretto Spotlight Video – Beth Blissman Vietnam: answering the call Walter Cronkite began his nightly CBS evening news broadcast with the death count from Vietnam from the…
Read MoreFlames of love and commitment burn on after war
Standing with the adoptees … now grown By Mary Louise Denny SL There is often a deeply rooted need for a sense of belonging. Susan Carol McDonald SL knew this…
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