"To be 'life' in the midst of death is, without a doubt, to maintain hope in the presence of so many signs of death, and to accompany a people whom we see dying little by little," writes Sr. Nadieska Almeida.
Rome's Dicastery for the Clergy recently upheld an unprecedented third merger appeal from St. Louis Catholics determined to defend their parish homes. Could this be a sign of change?
From the Argentine mountain range of Neuquén, Sr. Ana María Siufi tells of her experience with nomadic families, with whom she shares bread, fire and faith.
Sr. Begoña Costillo narrates her encounter with a woman and her children, who live in a small wooden room on the roof of a building. In the midst of precariousness, she discovers the divine presence and resilience of a mother who relies on God to overcome adversity.
The daily routine of my life at the Salvatorian Sisters' School in Nazareth, Israel, used to be lively, with kids arriving at school with broad smiles. But the horrifying war now casts shadows of fear and insecurity.
"The future of religious life is not confined to the walls of individual congregations," writes Sr. Monique Tarabeh. "It extends to a realm where collaboration becomes the driving force for the mission."
"My Muslim sister gives me a glimpse into a path to peace," writes Sr. Quincy Howard. "There is a way to sit with the pain while praying for love and healing to displace hatred and violence."
Reading columns has connected me to others, and I have found my own inner voice to take action by speaking out for the poor of Yahweh. In doing so, I hear the hum of the universe within.
It has been difficult to spread the word about who religious are and what they are involved in. There were always sporadic articles, newspaper stories, but nothing consistent until Global Sisters Report became a reality.