World Water Day is March 22 and commemorating it aligns with our BVM Directional Statement commitment “to take up the urgent appeal of Laudato Sí to listen and respond to the cry of Earth and the cry of the economically…
“Lent has called me to savor the beauty of Oregon in the Spring sensing New Life coming to birth around me and within me and, giving thanks.—Linda Roby, BVM
Lent has called me to love the world a little better every day, starting now.”—Associate Laura Field
At this very moment, the Earth is above you, below you, all around you, and even inside you. The Earth is everywhere...Read this daily meditation from the Center for Action and Contemplation.
During the month of March we invite you to reflect with us on Water in light of Caring for our Common Earth Home. The Laudato Si’ Action Platform Goal 1 calls us to “guarantee access to clean water for…
Lent has called me to live more deliberately in the Presence of God and to recognize God’s Presence in all others and in all of Creation."—Kathleen Antol, BVM
Introduction (Choose a volunteer to read) The last day of December is a day traditionally set aside by the BVM Congregation for reflection and prayer. Let us renew this tradition, individually or in a group, to reflect on the causes…
You are invited to strengthen your Laudato Si’ commitment by action on one of these suggestions. We invite you to share with us what action you are taking. Send to careforearth@bvmsisters.org. The world community is invited to celebrate Earth in…
February 2 holds many meanings. Liturgically, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple marks the end of the Infancy Narratives, and for some like me, it is the time to finally take down the Christmas decorations! …
by Paulette Skiba, BVM Christmas Eve Mass, December 2020 The Christmas stable is, in some ways, a harsh and mean place. It is the last resort of parents who have been displaced. The Gospel is sparse in its details: …