St. Benedict writes, "Let those who receive the clothing not complain about its color or coarseness, but accept what is given them." That's a hard teaching in a world like ours, where we're told to consume constantly.
Scripture for Life: Evangelizers know that the reign of God they announce is real. They've experienced it in communion with God and others. They know it can't be proven, only experienced, and when it is experienced, it's contagious.
This is not the time for us, as women of faith, to stay silent. This is a time for us to go to the margins, to be on the margins, and to truly hear our neighbors. It is time for us to say, "Not on my watch."
"We are still missing something essential if we cannot name and confront the systemic nature of abuse within our Catholic Church," writes Sr. Yolanda Olivera for the Global Sisters Report series "Out of the Shadows."
"Communicating care and compassion was important for me as I worked at Kino Border Initiative," writes Sr. Diana De Bruin. "I know how important it is that someone treats them with dignity and I made an effort to communicate that to people I encountered there."
Scripture for Life: Today's readings for the solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul provide us with a glimpse into the remarkable lives of two early Christians who endured persecution because of their faith.
Like Elijah, I have searched for God in clear signs and manifestations. But in this time of darkness, I discovered that God's gentle breath was there — in the hidden place — where I found myself.
