BVM Blog - Walk With Us
We invite you to Walk With Us as BVM sisters and associates share their reflections on spirituality, our daily life, and the charism of the BVM community as expressed in our core values: freedom, education, charity and justice. We welcome you to share your comments, your reflections and your questions.
Jubilee Thoughts: Faithfulness
September 10, 2018
In a society where vows seem to have lost the impact of faithfulness they once had, it is wonderful to be able to note that…
Our Lady of Mount Carmel: A Prayer for Peace
July 16, 2018
The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel has long been a favorite of mine, made especially so by our beloved, “Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel.” The lyrics of the song, drawn from the poem by Jessica Powers, have always touched me . . .
Ecumenical Advocacy Days: Associates and Sisters Travel to Washington
April 9, 2018
Please join in prayer for these sisters and associates attending the 2018 Ecumenical Advocacy Days in Washington, DC. Below are some of their reflections and…
Easter: A Rebirth in the Cycle of Life
April 1, 2018
On our earth, there is a constant repetition in the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in a multitude of ways. For example, the sun…
Good Friday: Whom Are We Crucifying?
March 30, 2018
I grapple with this question each Good Friday morning at the Pentagon. At 7:00 a.m. thirty to fifty people meet on Army-Navy Drive just outside…
Holy Thursday: Called to Serve
March 29, 2018
Many years ago, I wore a leg cast for six weeks following a skiing accident. I still remember how wonderful it felt to finally have…