The Epiphany of the Lord: Seeing anew with the Magi
The pilgrim Magi remind us that we too are invited to be humble enough to see something new. They help us realize that there is always more to discover in God’s mysteries.
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Mary M. McGlone, CSJ
Mary M. McGlone, CSJ, a Denverite by birth, was received into the congregation in 1973 and made perpetual vows in 1978. She earned a doctorate in theology from St. Louis University in 1991. Her ministry experience includes teaching, primarily in higher education; pastoral ministry; child care and professional writing. She has written two books on the history of the Sisters of St. Joseph in the United States. Sister Mary also writes a regular column for the National Catholic Reporter.
Fourth Sunday of Advent: Blessed are you who believe
Jesus’ incarnation happened in one moment of history. From the manger to the cross, it was hard to believe in such a simple, humble God. It still is.
Third Sunday of Advent: Seek real joy
Pope Francis teaches that if we want to experience the joy of the Gospel and union with God, we need to begin by sharing God’s concern for the poorest among us.
Second Sunday of Advent: Captivated by possibility
This week we will celebrate both the Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Guadalupe, feasts that celebrate the human potential to collaborate with God’s ongoing offers of grace and thus change history.
First Sunday of Advent: God is waiting
Today’s Gospel gives us an apocalyptic vision amazingly applicable to our days. Lest we think we’re unique, people throughout the ages have felt the same — and who’s to say it’s not true?
Adapting to the Signs of the Times
Today, guided by the inspirations of the Holy Spirit, our congregation continues to discern the best way to govern ourselves.
Adaptarse a los signos de los tiempos
Hoy, guiada por las inspiraciones del Espíritu Santo, nuestra congregación sigue discerniendo la mejor manera de gobernarnos.
Advent: Incarnating Love
I think my favorite line in any Christmas carol is “Fall on your knees!” That’s from “O Holy Night,” a French carol written in 1847. The song can be profoundly prayerful for us whether we are from the most traditional or the most avant-garde strains of spirituality. The essence is profound awe at the love of God.
Reflexión sobre el Día de la Fundación
A mediados de octubre celebramos el Día de la Fundación, y recordamos a las personas valientes quienes fundaron nuestra comunidad en Le Puy. El Padre Médaille viajó a donde no se permitía viajar a Jesuitas, reunió a un grupo de mujeres y les ayudó a formar una congregación religiosa.