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.
As We Celebrate Mary’s Birth, Are We Living Up to Her Name?
What’s in a name when a child is born? For some, it acknowledges a religious or cultural icon. Others choose a family name steeped in…
On the Feast of the Assumption, Stop to Ask How Mary Kept Faith in Tough Times
“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” (Luke 1:46-47). Liturgical music–singing and playing guitar–is an enormous part…
Imagine a World at Peace
Imagine a world in which active nonviolence is the normative daily news story. You may chuckle and say, “Dream on,” and this is exactly what…
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast Day: Miraculous Graces Rain on Us
The feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is celebrated joyfully by Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary every July 16. Our beautiful…
Father’s Day Reflection: Patience and Playing Barbies
The Freunds at a family reunion in 1995: Josh (l.), Marabeth, Norm, and Gabe Freund. My favorite devotion is to the Communion of Saints. As…
Love Calls Us to Listen to Strong Winds and Whispers
"Suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind . . ." (Acts 2:2) This reading for Pentecost shows that sometimes we…