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Lent
During this season of spiritual renewal, we ask God to fill our minds and hearts with love that we may be a sign of Jesus to all those living in our midst. Learn about the Faith and Spirituality of Loretto members.
Hope grounds Loretto, all people of faith, connecting them to God, one another
Can you believe it’s the Fourth Sunday of Lent already? St. Paul’s call to the Corinthians —“Be reconciled to Christ”— may sound easy to do, but it is not. This imperative from St. Paul is more than just an invitation…
Listen up: Lent, St. Patrick, St. Joseph & Loretto Magazine!
The second week of Lent the Church scribes give us the message that Jesus wants us to remember for the whole season of Lent and perhaps our whole life. Here is God speaking to us: “This is my beloved son,…
Lent, Catholic Sisters Week: A good time to give back
Pope Francis’ theme for 2025 and the heart of Catholic Sisters Week is ”Pilgrims of Hope.” It fits very well with the mission statement of the Sisters of Loretto and women religious everywhere. Sisters have always been pilgrims and seekers;…
Lent: A time to listen to God speak to you
Everyone has a favorite saint. While Thomas Merton is officially not declared a saint, in Loretto’s mind he is pretty close! In the Loretto Novitiate in Kentucky he would come over and on occasion give us a spiritual talk. One…
Christ Is Risen, Alleluia, Alleluia!
During Holy Week, Christians focus on the mysteries of Jesus’ death and resurrection — again, a journey from darkness to light. It is a time of deep reflection and prayer. We walk alongside Jesus through his passion and death to…
Lent: A time to listen to Gospel call to ready ourselves, be open to God’s grace
Many years ago, Dr. Seuss wrote a book called “Oh, the Places You’ll Go.” Many thought it was just for children, not so! There is a message there for you and me: The places you go already lie within you.…
Holy Week: a Journey from Darkness to Light
Many people are familiar with both the story of Exodus and the events of Holy Week. The story of Exodus focuses on God leading the Israelites back on the path to virtuous living. During the celebration of Passover, Jews and…
Walk With Loretto Through Holy Season of Lent
Courage is one of the virtues many of us long for, and work at. As we enter into this first full week of Lent, we may struggle to find its meaning and how it helps us live fulfilling lives. Life…
Where Are You Standing this Holy Week?
On Palm Sunday, Jesus enters Jerusalem on a colt, not with spears hoisted against him, but with palm branches waving; not with soldiers accompanying him, but with crowds chanting “Hosanna to the Son of David.” We are in the crowd.…
Praying for Ukraine
As members of the Loretto Community, we stand at the foot of the cross with the suffering people of Ukraine. In our individual, unique way may we be united in offering our collective prayers, sacrifices and sufferings for their healing and for peace. Let us pray with…
Lenten Journey: A Time for Spiritual Growth
It is common in educational settings and Church work to gather members around a large paper on the wall to create a Wordle. It’s a “word cloud” in which the group or committee puts words associated with the main concept…
Loretto Stands with Mary at the Foot of the Cross
The Sisters of Loretto at the Foot of the Cross is our full title. “I Am the Way,” Loretto’s Constitutions, # 1, tells us, “Our charism of loving service, rooted in Jesus on the cross and Mary at the foot…