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.
The Story of Our Lady of Guadalupe
by Elizabeth Avalos, BVM Many of us know the story of Guadalupe. It is a story told over and over again among the Mexican people…
What Are You Waiting For!
by BVM Council What are you waiting for! How often this line is delivered with an exclamation point rather than a question mark, as a…
Pondering: Every Bush is Burning
A single silent pine un-lonely, Head upraised and Outstretched arms, Anointed by yellow dawn-light And goldfinch-chanted song Speaks its wordless wisdom— Every bush is burning,…
See What You Believe
See What You Believe In the first faint light of dawn Before I thought what to believe I saw a silhouette of a cat, Perched…
Just Wondering
I’m reminded of the ancient wisdom that teaches that wonder and curiosity can be pathways to love. Author and spiritual guide Parker Palmer says, “When…
Eco Tip: Our Unfolding and Fluid Relationship with Water
by Luann Brown, BVM As I write this reflection, I am currently at Two Spiders Lodge in Hayward, Wis. It is my favorite place in…