First Week of Advent: Attentive to possibility
The readings for this First Sunday of Advent invite us to focus on the end, not to emphasize our vulnerability but to remember where we’re going.
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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.
Gratitude for the Gift of Creation
Bringing attention to the wonder, encouraging gratitude for the gift of creation is the first step in encouraging actions to preserve nature.
Compassion Without Borders and Quinoa Salad
On May 15, Sister Suzanne Jabro, CSJ spoke with Fuel the Body, Fuel the Soul participants about compassion without borders. Sister Gladys Leigh, CSJ provided… Read More »Compassion Without Borders and Quinoa Salad
Journeying into the “Church of the Wild”
In a book club comprised of sisters and charism partners, Sister Diane Smith, CSJ reads books that enrich her spirituality and challenge her to the… Read More »Journeying into the “Church of the Wild”
My Eco-Conversion: A Litany of Love Affairs
The opening of my heart has opened me to a consciousness of the importance of each presence. Seeing with the eyes of the heart, hearing… Read More »My Eco-Conversion: A Litany of Love Affairs
God’s Surprises and Yogurt Pie
On April 10th, Sister Angela Faustina, CSJ spoke with Fuel the Body, Fuel the Soul participants about being surprised by God. Sister Marion Renkens, CSJ… Read More »God’s Surprises and Yogurt Pie
From Paper to Plastic and Back Again
Exploring the call to ecological conversion, Sister Chizuru Yamada, CSJ reflects on the transitions from paper to plastic and plastic to paper.
It’s not over ’til it’s over
There is an expression: “It’s not over ‘til it’s over!” Some might say that religious life has ended. It’s over. … I think not. Why… Read More »It’s not over ’til it’s over
Being Present and Shrimp Fettuccini
On March 13th, Sister Marilyn Lott, CSJ spoke with Fuel the Body, Fuel the Soul participants about living in the present. Sister Suzanne Giro, CSJ… Read More »Being Present and Shrimp Fettuccini
Presence is Meditation in Motion
Sister Joann Heinritz, CSJ continues our reflection series on the Power of the Present Moment which is our theme for the Fall DESIGNS 2024 magazine… Read More »Presence is Meditation in Motion