The following resources have been developed by our sisters and associates or their ministries. We are always adding to the list. If you have suggestions or are looking for something in particular, please feel free to reach out via our contact form.
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Reflections
- Sister Mary McGlone’s Weekly Column
Theologian Mary M. McGlone, CSJ writes a regular column for the National Catholic Reporter where she offers insights into the Sunday readings. - Fuel the Body, Fuel the Soul Reflections
As a part of our Fuel the Body, Fuel the Soul program, sisters give spiritual presentations and provide a forum for young women to deepen their faith lives. Find their presentations here. - Theological Insights videos
This series explores cutting edge theological themes with young people associated with the congregation.- Exploring Disability Theology
Allison Connelly-Vetter, who received a Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary and is a former St. Joseph Worker speaks on disability theology. - “In the Beginning…”: Exploring a Story of Origin and Its Sacred Land Ethic
Consociate Brianna Lloyd, who received her Master of Divinity from Yale Divinity School in 2018, gives a presentation on religion and ecology. - How to Find a Spiritual Horizon: Understanding and Ministering to Young Adults in Our Stormy World
Former St. Joseph Worker Ceara Curry Kilpatrick, who received her Master of Divinity from Boston College School of Theology and Ministry in 2022, speaks on young adult ministry.
- Exploring Disability Theology
Prayers
- Womanly Mysteries of the Rosary (792 KB pdf)
Highlighting women in scripture, Sisters Sally Harper and Sean Peters created three sets of Womanly Mysteries of the Rosary: “The Faithful Followers Mysteries,” “The Encounters with Jesus Mysteries” and “The Healing Mysteries.”
Also available in Spanish (740 KB) - Womanly Novena
Accompanying the global church’s Synod on Synodality, Sisters Sally and Sean wrote a nine-month Womanly Novena for a more inclusive church. Each monthly installment—all available in English, Spanish and Japanese—includes a quote from the synod document, a brief biography of a woman in the church who inspires us and a prayer for our church and society.
Responding to the Earth
- Care of Creation videos
A variety of videos related to Earth spirituality, including a number of reflections and prayers. - Encountering Earth: Reclaiming the Human in the Web of Life
Linda Neil, CSJ offers a variety of retreats and presentations related to Earth spirituality.
Prayer Journals
- Season of Creation 2022 Prayer Journal (635 KB)
We offer this prayer journal to help you reflect on the actions you take that are impacting our planet for the better or the worse and consider the ways we can act together to reduce our carbon footprint and to advocate for systemic change.
Also available in Spanish (533 KB) and Japanese (971 KB) - Season of Creation 2021 Prayer Journal (1.8 MB)
During the Season of Creation, it is helpful to assess where we are in our personal journey of ecological conversion. In Pope Francis’ message “Show Mercy to our Common Home,” he reminds us that one of the first steps toward integrating love and care for creation as part of our Christian faith is conducting an examination of conscience.
Also available in Spanish (1.4 MB) and Japanese (1.5 MB)
- St. Louis Province spirituality resources
Our St. Louis Province offers resources that have been developed by our sisters and associates or their ministries. - St. Paul Province spirituality resources
Our St. Paul Province offers resources that have been developed by our sisters and consociates or their ministries. - U.S. Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph spirituality resources
The U.S. Federation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, a dynamic union of all the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the United States, offers a wide variety of spiritual resources. - Good Ground Press
Good Ground Press publishes resources for living the gospels today. They offer Bible study resources, books, cards, online retreats and more. - Wisdom Ways Center for Spirituality
Wisdom Ways offers programs to explore the spiritual dimensions of contemporary life for women and men and to re-imagine and embody all that women can be as agents of transformation in church and society. - CSJ Institute at Mount St. Mary’s University oral history project
Rooted in the rich history and charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, the CSJ Institute advances our commitment to serve all persons without distinction, to respond to the needs of the times, and to prepare fearless visionaries for a just future. Explore videos featuring our sister’s personal stories, the history of the Sisters of St. Joseph, and our annual pilgrimage to Le Puy.