Archive for October 2025
Paper Clip Campaign
An online alert from political writer Joyce Vance brought attention from E. Jean Carroll (of fame from her battle with the U.S. President) about an act of quiet resistance originating,…
Read MoreHappy Autumn! Happy All Hallows Eve!
Happy Fall! And Happy All Hallows’ Eve – a time for spooky costumes, pumpkins and lots of candy! In years gone by, people dressed up in funny clothes to ward…
Read MoreReflection on the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sirach 35: 12 Paul to Timothy 4: 6-8, 16-18 Luke 18: 9-14 Luke was a master storyteller. When reading today’s Gospel, remember that the setting for the dialogue was the…
Read MoreSip and savor the newly-released fall issue of Loretto Magazine
Welcome to the fall edition of Loretto Magazine. As the weather is cooling and leaves are turning, you might settle in with a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy…
Read MoreReflection on the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Exodus, 2 Timothy, Luke 18 Pray always, we hear today. Be patient and constant, don’t get weary, keep at it, don’t give up, don’t lose heart. These commands or urgings…
Read MoreMarian Middle School in St. Louis — Supporting Girls in Middle School and Beyond
By Barbara Roche SL One of my favorite things about Marian Middle School in St. Louis is their motto, “Once a Marian Girl, always a Marian Girl.” Marian, sponsored by seven…
Read MoreLoretto Motherhouse Farm innovates, stewards the land
By Angela Rakes Innovations on the farm save money while honoring environmental commitments and increasing outreach. In his 10 years as the farm director at the Loretto Motherhouse Farm, Cody…
Read MoreLoretto women of wisdom!
There is always light.If only we are brave enough to see it! If only we are brave enough to be it! Amanda Gorman, From the Inauguration of President Biden Many Loretto…
Read MoreReflection on the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
A few years ago, I had the privilege and fun of distributing some family inheritance funds to my five nieces and nephews. It was a very substantial sum. Two of…
Read MoreStanding out in the Field: Farm Life with Angela and Cody Rakes
Posted on the Mildly Amusing podcast October 4, 2025 In this episode of Mildly Amusing [podcast], host James Spragens chats with Angela and Cody Rakes, the dynamic duo behind Loretto…
Read MoreLoretto Living Center a healing haven
The Loretto Living Center has consistently earned a 5-star rating with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Newsweek magazine recently listed the Center as one of America’s Best Nursing…
Read MoreLoretto celebrates the art of quilting
In early August, the Loretto Heritage Center showcased the rich quilting tradition of the Central Kentucky region. Angela Selter, Heritage Center archival assistant, shares, “The final result was a stunning…
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