Violence in our lives
I am angry, saddened and disturbed by the weeks of violence that have been forced into my life. Uvalde, Buffalo, Costa Mesa…and nightly in Los… Read More »Violence in our lives
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Reflections
Our charism is rooted in our spirituality. We invite members of the family of Joseph to share their personal reflections about spirituality and mission to inspire, uplift and educate.
Reflections from Afghanistan
I learned not just about how an Afghani family lives, what foods they eat, how they arrange their furniture, why they leave their shoes outside… Read More »Reflections from Afghanistan
Reflections from Mexicali
After a full day of listening to the stories of multiple immigrant families, a quote from an eight-year-old stood out to Sister Roseanne Belpedio.
The Art of Letting Go
Letting go. Though the reasons may vary, as these sisters from across the congregation share, it is something we all must learn to do.
Reflections from Venezuela
Sister Yolanda (Yoli) Arrbasplata, CSJ reflects on the immigration experience of the Quero Urdaneta family.
Maybe I am a flexitarian?
As I continue to contemplate the impact that my lifestyle is having on the planet, I think I have finally found something that will work… Read More »Maybe I am a flexitarian?
Reflections from El Paso
Recently, Sister Sandra Straub traveled to El Paso, Texas to volunteer with Annunciation House serving migrants at the U.S./Mexico border. She shares some reflections below.
Border Compassion
These two stories come from sisters who have traveled to Mexicali, Mexico with the new organization Border Compassion. Its mission is to invite faith communities… Read More »Border Compassion
Introducing “Our Border Brothers and Sisters”
When I was a volunteer at Annunciation House in El Paso, Texas last May, I had the privilege of serving refugees seeking asylum in the… Read More »Introducing “Our Border Brothers and Sisters”
Utica’s Prayer Powerhouse
Associates promise to pray “individually and communally with the Sisters of St. Joseph.” Maria Beck takes that promise seriously.