Also, two pilgrimages will lead to the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland, as part of the shrine's yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of the canonization of Seton.
On a return to Ephesus 35 years after a life-shaking tragedy, Editor Emerita Gail DeGeorge revisits vows she made to herself, and ponders the promise of eternal life.
Theologian and ethicist Margaret Farley begins not by talking, but by listening, by offering her merciful attention and accompaniment as another human being begins to articulate their own experiences and troubles.
Plus, the National Religious Vocation Conference offers intercultural workshops; Network to host Stations of the Cross for Justice; and Erie Benedictines cheer cancelled plastic.
From A Nun's Life podcasts - Young women in India trying to get a good education were falling prey to human traffickers. The nuns discuss how the sisters confronted the issue.
From A Nun's Life podcasts - If a younger woman has a vocation to religious life, is that a problem for the community she joins — which likely skews older — or a blessing for everyone? The nuns discuss!
The monastic life may seem predictable, safe and structured, but in reality, it can be just as challenging as a barren wasteland. When we remain in one place long enough, we cannot hide from ourselves or from others.
