Of Monasticism, Jello, and Corn ...by Sr. Anna-Camille
When I began to pursue the path of religious life, I knew there would be things I would be called on to give up. And I thought I knew what they were. Of course, I hadn’t consulted with God about this so what actually happens has been a constant surprise. One of the things I was pretty sure I would be letting go of was traveling.
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Home ...by Sr. Julian
I bet many of us have different ways of saying “Home. ” “Home is where the heart is. ” “A place called home. ” “My house is my home. ” One of our Sisters is creating a new home and a Sister who has been staying with us has returned home. Sr. Therese Gonnville, OSB Sr. Therese Gonneville has moved to St. Joseph Residence in Seattle.
Golden Jubilee Joy ...by Sr. Monika
There are no words that have not already been said about celebrating a golden jubilee. “How time flies!” “I can’t believe it’s been 50 years. . . ” “Where in the world does time go?” I just celebrated my Golden Jubilee as a Benedictine sister here at St. Placid Priory. I came right after high school graduation in 1971 and made first vows in 1974. My dad was 46 then. He’s 96 now.
Come and Follow Me ...by Sr. Paz
I spent two weeks of July 2024 in Kansas, attending the National Religious Vocation Conference (NRVC) Summer Institute. There I had the opportunity to connect with vocation directors of diverse religious orders. I met Claretian Missionaries, Marianists, Franciscans, Jesuits, Dominicans, a Comboni Missionary sister, Vincentian Friars, Sisters of Charity, De La Salle Christian Brothers, Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Society of the Sacred Heart, Sisters of St. Joseph, Daughters of St.
