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… Laura Hammel … Several weeks ago, I was listening to a podcast. At the end of this podcast was a …

… Laura Hammel … As I get older, I find that I am questioning many of my beliefs. I have been a Catholic …

… Laura Hammel … During this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, death has been everywhere. At first the …

… Laura Hammel … This time of separation and isolation due to the threat of the viral pandemic, as … was fond of saying; "Come the kingdom, all that matters is how we have treated each other." [Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, …

… Laura Hammel … This new year brought a change in our lives that none us expected nor could have … the divine activity that can absorb many of our anxieties and fears and bring us comfort. [Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, …

… Laura Hammel … One of the most demanding questions that I face in my adult life is choosing how … They are happy memories inscribed on our heart and blessings hidden from me in plain sight. [Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, …

… Laura Hammel … I have only once seen a real shepherd herding sheep, and that was when I was in … to the new dawn. It helps me to know that I will not be alone as I make this last journey. [Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, …

… Laura Hammel … As the Christmas holidays approach, in the northern hemisphere our side of the … and increasing light and warmth of the New Year, both in our hearts and in our daily lives. [Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, …

… Laura Hammel … Our calendars are marked with days for remembering and celebrating. For example, … faith give us all courage to believe in ourselves, and the conviction to pursue our goals. [Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, …

… Laura Hammel … This week's feast of the Holy Trinity is the one of the few Sundays of our church … wonder and awe of the ever-new, fascinating, "kaleidoscopic" nature of the Trinity every day! [Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, …

… Laura Hammel … As members of a contemplative community, people often ask us, "What is … presence of love in our world and can help diminish the pain caused by hate and injustice. [Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, …

… Laura Hammel … It was 1982. I was a novice in our Minneapolis Poor Clare community when I first … before us. She has shown me that saying "sure" to life and to death is a blessing indeed. [Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, …

… for those in need. He would say, 'These people who come to help others are my guests.'" —Sr. Laura Hammel in " An inclusive kingdom of heaven ," published on Global Sisters Report …

… Laura Hammel … A recent Gospel for the day, Matthew 22:1-14 , got me thinking about the kingdom … to become God's guest and emphasizes how really close God is to us in the kingdom of heaven. [Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, …

… Laura Hammel … On June 20, the news reminded me that it was the summer solstice, the longest day … in a funeral and ending at the Serra Club — encouraged me as we move ahead in our vocations. [Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, …

… Laura Hammel … It was about this time of year. We were all going about our daily routine of … we share the same father, our God, with all people throughout the world. Thanks be to God. [Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, …

… Laura Hammel … On this day when we celebrate mothers, I found myself thinking about my … at the end of our lives as we rest in the arms of Jesus for our transition to eternal life. [Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, …

… Laura Hammel … As some of you might know, we are a small community of four Poor Clare sisters. … "don't worry, it will be a surprise." She also added with conviction, "and it will be fun." [Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, …

… Laura Hammel … Do you remember how frustrated you were the last time you misplaced something? I … love. We find new peace and joy in our hearts and we can become more compassionate to others. [Laura Hammel is a member of the Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, …

… Read more of her work on her blog,  At the Corner of Susan and St. Joseph .] … Related, by Sr. Laura Hammel, Sisters of St. Clare, a Poor Clare community in Saginaw, Michigan - The lesson from …