A good way to observe Lent this year is for all of us as individually and as a church to repent for our collective sinfulness — historical, present-day, systemic, embedded.
I am proud that the Sisters of St. Basil the Great are international and that we have an expanded worldview, which I've experienced in Croatia, Italy, Greece, and a Russian-speaking city in Ukraine.
To see as God sees is to hope. How God sees us is the cord that binds us into a humanity that struggles to hope, to see the good in ourselves and in each other. I hope. What's your superpower?
At the mere two inches of snow, I burst into tears and wondered, What the heck was I crying for? My tears had nothing to do with the broken promise of a snowstorm. Instead, for the first time, I cried for COVID-19.
My happiness does not depend on what I possess — as I used to think — and that happiness never ends. Simplicity is bliss. Poverty is necessary to live our vocation meaningfully and authentically.
After hundreds of years Basilian Sisters remain united by values including faith, fidelity, love, unity, openness, trust, prayer, spiritual life and responsibility.
Though founded three-quarters of a century apart, on opposite sides of the world, our two congregations were both modeled on the good Samaritan. And a visit to Uganda revealed how we are one in so many ways.
Many people find it difficult to see and accept the reality of trafficking. The denial of what is right in front of them makes them more vulnerable to becoming victims themselves.
Speaking up against human trafficking is a risk. I believe we are God's messengers to speak for and rescue the victims. Are we ready for combat? We have heard, we have seen; we will act and react.
A workshop helped sisters from across Zambia mobilize against human trafficking. Sisters raised awareness via radio and TV, advocated for government action, and pledged to continue work in their communities.
Though peace is now threatened by an upsurge of fanatics, a Nigerian Daughter of Charity serving in Burkina Faso has witnessed Burkinabes' simple faith and harmony among mixed-religion families.
On this day we are reminded — especially consecrated people — to spread the light, joy, love and peace of Jesus Christ through service, by word and example, and by being his witnesses in the course of our different apostolates.
Three principles have given me an unknown drive to defy all odds and to go for my dreams. Given my humble beginning, I must say all my achievements have been by the finger of God. There can be no better explanation.
In Ukraine, members of the Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great have endured and survived many challenges, especially during the communist era. We admire the spirit and courage they exhibited in the past and again today.
During Black History Month and always, Black writers inspire and encourage us. Amanda Gorman's new poem holds out hope that some way, someday, we can come together, overcoming all that divides.
Horizons - I spend a lot of time exploring possibilities with people who want to listen to their deeper wisdom. I have developed a list of spiritual practices that can strengthen the fatigued and lonely, no matter who you are.
Contemplate This - The old has passed away. It will still take time for some things to die, to be transformed bringing forth a spring like rebirth. That newness takes time and we can play our part in its unfolding.
On our India Republic Day, I think about how our constitution came into effect. The Indian Constitution gives freedom of religion, but there has been an ongoing violation through countless attacks on Muslims and Christians.
"Each day is composed of hours and we are in one. Pay no mind to the hour before and the hour to come, if indeed there be one. We have only this hour. Embrace it. Love it as best you can. Here is the face of God."