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 not? We are called to reflect more deeply on what all of this means.
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There are many ways to share community with us. Here are stories of how and why some people have joined us in our mission and charism.
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 provided her recipe for homemade shrimp fettuccini.
Catholic Sisters Week: Hope for Authenticity
During our 2019 Congregational Chapter, we prioritized “articulating and authentically living our vows in ways that witness and speak to today’s realities.” Here is how we responded.
Your Fun Fact: A St. Joseph Worker Reflection
As a St. Joseph Worker, Rosie Schlidt is a case manager at Homeboy Industries, where her clients teach her about unbridled joy and individuality.
Intentionality and Homemade Hummus
During our Fuel the Body, Fuel the Soul meeting on February 13th, Sister Lisa Lazio, CSJ spoke with participants about the power of intentionality. For fueling the body, Sister Renee Adamany provided her recipe for homemade hummus.
In Unifying Love
As a member of the CSJ Associate Formation Team, I offered this reflection to our associate candidates to nurture their journeys and deepen their connections to this charism that is already alive and active in their lives.
SEEK 2025 Conference
The Spirit was very present at the SEEK 2025 Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, which Joann Heinritz and I attended at the beginning of January.
Answering the Call and Homemade Risotto
During our Fuel the Body, Fuel the Soul meeting on December 12th, Sister Sandy Schmid, CSJ showed participants her mother’s recipe for homemade risotto. Following the recipe, Sister Mary Ann Figlino, CSJ gave a presentation entitled, “Your Call is Important: Is Jesus on Hold?”
Acting for Justice and Tinga Tostadas
During the October Fuel the Body, Fuel the Soul meeting, Sister Rosario Bobadilla, CSJ showed participants her recipe for Tinga tostadas. Following the recipe, Sister Barbara Moore, CSJ gave a presentation entitled, “Blessed are those who act justly.”
A Woman Preaches the Good News and Jollof Rice
During the June Fuel the Body, Fuel the Soul meeting, Sister Florence Anyabuonwu showed participants her recipe for jollof rice. Following the recipe, Sister Melinda Pellerin gave a presentation entitled, “A Woman Preaches the Good News.”