War is always a horrible brutality, leaving painful consequences that are hard to describe. Vietnamese people sympathize and pray for the tragic situation that the country and the people of Ukraine are suffering.
In the third millennium, St. Hildegard's concept of viriditas can illumine our hearts and minds to penetrate the depths of the mystery, as greenness of God's finger creates and re-creates consecrated life.
Mary and Jesus could have said "No," but they said "Yes." Their "Yes" continues to reverberate and emerges in each of us, as does our freedom to say "No."
The weeks leading up to Earth Day provide a time to realize that new life and hope can resurrect from the ashes of war and violence. We continue to pray for hope amid gloomy clouds of violence and despair.
The synod is a God event. This historic season in the church and in humanity urges us to enter into the biblical story, to trust and to embark on a new journey for the people of God.
For most of my life, I thought there was some sanity in the world, but as I have reflected on some events, I have had to wonder what could have caused so much pain to humanity, including in my own country of Kenya.
St. Hildegard of Bingen saw God's living power of light in creation and named it viriditas. What was extraordinary about her theological compositions and spirituality of viriditas, to make them relevant for all times?
What, after all, is it that we're looking for — if not the face of God? Someone who looks back, and does not turn away. Someone who is searching for us with Easter eyes.
Sr. Monica Coelho believes everyone deserves an education. For 21 years, she has worked to make differently abled children independent and helped them tap their hidden potential.
How can we follow Jesus' example to highlight and change practices and structures for the good of all, knowing that in the process we will likely be as misunderstood as Jesus was?
We have faith that flower bulbs will rise through the soil and break through the leaves that still cover the garden. They will be beautiful and — like us — they will die.
Like every other religious, Jesus is my hero. What attracts me to follow Jesus? It's not because he is Christ the King. It's his humility; his simplicity; his courage; his sense of justice. And more.
The gifts and talents that we have are like the floral scents we each produce for our communities. Do I produce a sweet or bad scent? Which occasion do I fit as a flower?
Horizons -I am convinced that we need a collective reset in God's love. We need to know, believe and rest in God's love and then act accordingly. This is our spiritual crisis point, and the reset is the antidote.
As my forehead was signed with ashes, I was declaring to all that I will practice Lenten exercises fully, and that as I pray, fast and give alms, my relationship with God and my fellow humans will improve.
A decorative mirror — an external supportive expression and an invitation for reflection — was a perfect symbol of New Ways Ministry's conference and its theme "Lesbian and Queer Religious: Our Sacred Stories Continue."
This year's Commission on the Status of Women was a success — ending with an outcome document and a first on women's empowerment in the context of climate action. Enthusiasm was high despite the crises facing humanity.
The 66th Commission on the Status of Women was especially timely this year, as it continues to work to accelerate the hoped-for gender equality and empowerment of women.
Through the weeks and months of serving tornado survivors of Mayfield, Kentucky, I have encountered some beautiful souls, and have allowed myself to be changed and transformed by their faith and perseverance.
