Cheryl Rose

Cheryl Rose is a member of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary. With an academic background in science and math, and a  Masters in religious studies, she taught high school chemistry, physics, and theology for 26 years. She also did vocation ministry for 20 years for her community. Presently she works full-time as a spiritual director and retreat director, offering many kinds of contemplative retreats, and Enneagram workshops. 

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Migrants are seen outside a repatriation center in Guatemala City, Guatemala, after arriving on a deportation flight from the U.S. that landed at La Aurora Air Base Jan. 27, 2025. (OSV News/Reuters/Josue Decavele)

When the worst thing happens, it's an invitation to transformation

I believe that is the path for all of us, the point of our spiritual journey, our human adventure — to grow into a deeper level of consciousness, to learn to live from soul knowing.

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We are called to a new incarnation

Early on, Jesus called us to come and follow him, telling us we could do all he did and more, inviting us to leave all the nonsense and walk on water with him. Let’s pick up our incarnation.

Where would you be in all of this, Jesus?

Last week I was overwhelmed by images of racial violence and the injustice that was being brought to our consciousness. I just kept thinking, "Where would you be, Jesus?"