Heroic women! Theresa Rhea, Dolores Williams, Beverly Kelly, Carrie Miller are the names of four unsung heroines. These women are probably not familiar to you. They are four African American women who have served as teachers, principals, and counselors in Chicago’s parochial…
JESUS SPEAKS OF THE POWER OF THE CROSS GOSPEL Jn 12:20–33 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT I look at your cross, O Christ, and I read there the song of your love.”—St. John of the Cross Take the crucifix off the wall,…
JESUS IS LIGHT IN THE WORLD GOSPEL Jn 3:14–21 FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT We walk by faith and not by sight. ” —Marty Haugen Find the words to this hymn, then say, sing and meditate on it in light of…
THE TEMPLE IS SACRED GOSPEL Jn 2:13–25 THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT Do you not know that you are a temple of God? ” 1 Corinthians 3:16 If you believe you are the temple of God, what is it that you…
THE TRANSFIGURATION GOSPEL MK 9:2–10 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT And the Lord said, ‘I am the Light, and the holder is your heart. ’” —Mechtild of Magdeburg There are peak moments in our faith life which we may be tempted…
I am excited about the election of Kamala Harris—an African American, Asian American woman and daughter of an immigrant—to serve as the United States Vice President. She is a compassionate person who brings a wealth of experiences to the office…
JESUS' TIME IN THE DESERT GOSPEL MK 1:12–15 FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT The desert initiates us into the life of the spirit by helping us to discover who we most deeply are.”—Andrew Murray Quarantining has been for many a desert experience…
Lent is upon us! I feel like it snuck up on me. I’m feeling a little off my game. Some folks may feel it never left. Is that what this past year has been about? Lent this year comes on…
Josette Kelly, BVM (r.) with her father Joseph, mother Mary Josephine, and sister Mary J. (Hortense) Kelly, BVM. Today is a day to remember. It is the Feast of the Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple, also known…
BVMs, associates, and friends across the country #WearBlue on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day to speak out for those affected by human trafficking. The month of January is set aside to increase the awareness of human trafficking in the world,…