Further Thoughts from a Franciscan Sister

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Rekindling old friendships

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[njlisa]

When I was a college professor at a state university, I found that every student in one of my classes espoused moral relativism.

I tried to shock them with videos about female infanticide and child sexual slavery.

If they continued to be moral relativists, that was fine. I wanted them to think about the implications.

 

[sr.christinaosf]

NCYC Reflection from Sr. Mary Ruth

Reflection on NCYC by Sr. Mary Ruth, #CATHOLIC, #CATHOLICSISTERS, #CATHOLICTWITTER, #CATHOLICWOMEN, #CHOOSEJESUS, #CONSECRATEDLIFE, #DISCERNMENT, #FRANCISCAN, #FRANCISCANSISTERS, #NORTHDAKOTACATHOLIC, #NUNSROCK, #OURFRANCISCANFIAT, #PROLIFE, #RELIGIOUSLIF

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[sr.christinaosf]

A Real Treat (and pain in the seat)

This past Friday, I was invited to go sledding at Lincoln Park with some students from the Newman Center. I hadn't been sledding in a long, long time, though I grew up less than two blocks away from the best sledding hills in town! ), #CATHOLIC, #CATHO

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[sr.christinaosf]

Happy Pink Candle Sunday!!!

I know that, officially, it's called Gaudate Sunday, but since my childhood (before I knew the Latin term), I've called it "Pink Candle Sunday." I so enjoy the rich liturgical traditions of our faith! We get to rejoice in the midst of our Advent waiting

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[sr.christinaosf]

Merry Christmas!

 

[sr.christinaosf]

The Perfect Place to Watch a Snowstorm!

I was reminded this morning how blessed I am in not having to travel on dangerous, wintry roads, since I live so close by (just across the yard, in fact.) Although this proximity does have its benefits, it also brings with it... #CATHOLIC, #CATHOLICDEVOT

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[sr.christinaosf]

Student Leadership Summit Reflection

“Jesus is the soul of our apostolate” and we are “made for mission” are some messages ringing in my mind after participating in the Student Leadership Summit (SLS20) sponsored by FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students).

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[sr.christinaosf]

A Baptism Party!

Why is a Franciscan Sister writing about a baptism party on a cold January morning, you might ask. I realize that this title may seem strange to my readers. As a matter of fact, today #CATHOLIC, #CATHOLICSISTERS, #CATHOLICTWITTER, #CATHOLICWOMEN,

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[sr.christinaosf]

Every once and a while, I try to reach out and get thoughts and feedback from readers of Our Franciscan Fiat.
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[sr.christinaosf]

Pray for More Babies!

This week, the hearts of many of us are in Washington D.C., with the thousands of pilgrims from around the country (and our own parishes) who are journeying there for the annual March for #CATHOLIC, #CATHOLICSISTERS, #CATHOLICTWITTER, #CATHOLICWOMEN, #CH

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[Cloisters]

I pray for more “babies” daily, and that includes St Anne’s on Monday.

I also pray for post-abortive Vocations.

 

[sr.christinaosf]

"Make Thou our Sad Divisions Soon to Cease"

This line from one of my favorite hymns (Lord, Who at Thy First Eucharist) has come to mind for me in recent days. Saturday, we finished the week of prayer for Christian Unity as we celebrated the feast of St. Paul's conversion. This past week, we'v

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[sr.christinaosf]

No blog post this week, but I will share a video clip from our Sister Elaine.

Meet Sister...

Here, we feature different Sisters from our community, who briefly share about their lives.

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[sr.christinaosf]

Saturday Schedule

Working in the long term care sector requires weekend work. Here at St. Anne's, most staff alternate weekends; they work one weekend and have the next one off. This is true, as a rule, for aides, dietary staff, nu... Catholic, Franciscan Sisters, Religi

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[sr.christinaosf]

All in the Perspective - Franciscan Sisters of Dillingen(Please Note: This uploaded content is no longer available.)

 

[sr.christinaosf]

Transitions

This afternoon, the moment arrived, which had seemed to be looming somewhere in the distance: the time to remove all of the poinsettias from our chapel.... Lent, vocations, catholic sisters, convent life, Franciscan sisters, #nunsrock, #CATHOLIC, #CATHOLI

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[sr.christinaosf]

Involuntary Lenten Penance

I know that, as faithful Catholics, we're urged to undertake some form of voluntary penance during the days of Lent (Sundays and probably solemnities not included). As kids, we were introduced to the practice of "giving up something" for Lent. I can rem

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[sr.christinaosf]

Chili for Breakfast?

I just finally got my strength and energy back after having been sick with an ugly bug. I'd guess that you might say it was just in time! ******** vocations, catholic sisters, convent life, Franciscan sisters, #nunsrock, #CATHOLIC, #CATHOLI

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[sr.christinaosf]

Plentiful Opportunities for Prayer

Whew - I'm tired after another full day! Working in long-term care certainly has gotten more complicated lately. Serving a very vulnerable population in the midst of a pandemic involves a lot of precautions unheard of before now. COVID-19, Franciscan S

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