Archive for May 2025
Reflection on the Fourth Sunday of Easter
I have three experiences to bring to these readings about the contention among the disciples when Paul brought the Gospel to the Gentiles; about John’s vision of the chosen standing…
Read MoreRemembrance of the Life of Sister Kathleen (formerly Sister Wilfrid) Vonderhaar SL
Sister Kathleen (formerly Sister Wilfrid) Vonderhaar SL died early this morning, May 7, at Loretto Motherhouse Living Center, surrounded by the prayers of the Community. Kathleen was 91 years old and…
Read MoreWhat is Emerging?
Sometimes what is emerging in our lives had its beginning years before humans recognized it. That is what is happening today with our concept of God. In “Crisis and Hope,”…
Read MoreSharing stories of saving orphans’ lives
Mary Nelle Gage and Ruth Routten captivated listeners at Regis University in Denver with their powerful stories of courage, tragedy and the remarkable rescue of orphans in Vietnam and Cambodia.…
Read MoreMonday Starter: Pakistani nuns turn to music, social media to mourn Pope Francis
Posted by Global Sisters Report May 5, 2025 Sisters stand with marginalized via billboard The Loretto Community and the Dominican Sisters of Peace teamed up to place two billboards in…
Read MoreMinistries begun by Loretto continue to make the world a better place
Our life in community in the present time empowers us for mission and is itself an expression of mission. I Am the Way, #35 I tell you, if they keep…
Read MoreReflection on the Third Sunday of Easter
Acts 5: 27-41 Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19 Today’s Scripture readings continue the Easter season’s focus on Jesus and his followers in the…
Read MoreThe Legacy of Pope Francis, in Part
During the five weeks that Pope Francis was treated for complications of respiratory infection, journalists were preparing articles about his legacy in anticipation of his death. In his autobiography, “Hope,”…
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