In Thanksgiving for Water
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…
First Sunday of Lent
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
Treasuring Earth Reflections
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…
An Invitation to Strengthen Your Laudato Si’ Commitment
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
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! …
Christmas Eve Blessing of the Crib
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: …
Fourth Sunday of Advent: My Birth into the Whole Cosmic Body of the Universe
Cosmic Advent: With Eyes and Heart on the Spiral Advent is a time to rest, a time to reflect, and a time to wonder. We invite you to contemplate the vastness of the cosmos starting with the creation of the…
Third Sunday of Advent: Birth of Jesus the Christ
Cosmic Advent: With Eyes and Heart on the Spiral Advent is a time to rest, a time to reflect, and a time to wonder. We invite you to contemplate the vastness of the cosmos starting with the creation of the…
The Immaculate Conception: A Reflection and Vow Renewal
Today we honor Mary as a woman who is unique, in the strict meaning of that word, not as we sometimes use it, meaning exceptional, outstanding, rare, unusual . . . Mary can actually be described by any one of…
Second Sunday of Advent: Birth of the Solar System
Cosmic Advent: With Eyes and Heart on the Spiral Advent is a time to rest, a time to reflect, and a time to wonder. We invite you to contemplate the vastness of the cosmos starting with the creation of the…