New thoughts from a Franciscan Sister

[sr.christinaosf]

So…I was unable to log in on this new system so I created a new account (with a user name which is more fitting anyway) - unfortunately, though, I am unable to post a new reply on my former thread of “Thoughts from a Franciscan Sister.” Therefore, I will start a new one:

About a week ago, I got an email from my sister asking if I was up for company over the weekend. After checking things out here, I informed her that I certainly was. Soon after, I could be heard sharing the exciting news with a co-worker: “My little sister’s coming!” Angie has come with my parents before when they’ve driven the 330 mile trek. [ 126 more words ]

“My Little Sister’s Coming!”

About a week ago, I got an email from my sister asking if I was up for company over the weekend. After checking things out here, I informed her that I certainly was. Soon after, I could be heard sh…

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[Irishmom2]

Thank you for sharing that! I am sure a lot of people wonder about how a vocation affects family. It was nice of you to include us in your sister’s visit.

 

[tawny]

Thank you for sharing your story.

 

[sr.christinaosf]

It has been a busy week! I am looking forward to a quiet evening and the chance to catch up on a bit of reading after all that’s been going on. Having made many gallons of apple sauce yesterday afternoon and planning ahead for Sunday’s fall/harvest-themed “reminisce” program that we’ll be having with our residents, I had “oatmeal applesauce cookies” on my mind earlier. [ 249 more words ]

 

[sr.christinaosf]

It has been a busy week! I am looking forward to a quiet evening and the chance to catch up on a bit of reading after all that’s been going on. Having made many gallons of apple sauce yesterday afternoon and planning ahead for Sunday’s fall/harvest-themed “reminisce” program that we’ll be having with our residents, I had “oatmeal applesauce cookies” on my mind earlier. [ 249 more words ]

 

[sr.christinaosf]

No Time for Baking?

It has been a busy week! I am looking forward to a quiet evening and the chance to catch up on a bit of reading after all that’s been going on. Having made many gallons of apple sauce yester…

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[sr.christinaosf]

The season of summer vacationing, during which many people “get away” and relax at lake resorts or property, is winding down. The days of fun on the water, swimming boating, and fishing have all but vanished…

Gone Fishing

The season of summer vacationing, during which many people “get away” and relax at lake resorts or property, is winding down. The days of fun on the water, swimming, boating, and fishi…

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[sr.christinaosf]

This morning, as I was going over the readings for Mass, it struck me that “We’re on the winning side.”

There are actually two options for the first reading on this feast of the archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. The first option is from the book of Daniel and the second is from Revelation…

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[sr.christinaosf]

“…Save in the Cross”

This evening, before praying “first vespers” for our solemnity of St. Francis (our patron and founder), we concluded our annual preparatory novena leading…read more

 

[sr.christinaosf]

This morning, as I sit at the reception desk embroidering, I have tomorrow’s responsorial psalm playing the background; this will help prepare me for leading the singing at Mass. The words of this psalm are touching for me, especially after just having completed a study with our residents on the Exodus. We’re been reviewing how God brought His people out of Egypt and gave them a land to inhabit. [ 105 more words ]

The Vineyard of the Lord

This morning, as I sit at the reception desk embroidering, I have tomorrow’s responsorial psalm playing the background; this will help prepare me for leading the singing at Mass. The words of…

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[sr.christinaosf]

Put in a Good Word for Me!

I work a few evenings a week here at the front desk. Sometimes, when I see someone heading toward our chapel (if I know them well enough to be comfortable), I’ll encourage them: “Put i…

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I work a few evenings a week here at the front desk. Sometimes, when I see someone heading toward our chapel (if I know them well enough to be comfortable), I’ll encourage them: “Put in a good word for me.” (There is one individual who I am especially prone to exhort in this way.) I figure that I need all the prayers I can get, and what better place to find them than with someone who is on the way to visit Christ, present in our chapel? [ 110 more words ]

 

[sr.christinaosf]

Stop in and Say ‘Thank you’

After our annual “Fire Safety In-Service” (not my favorite pastime), I stopped home for a couple of things. While there, I received a phone call that was truly a blessing. I have been…

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[sr.christinaosf]

FEEDBACK PLEASE: (Regarding Our Franciscan Fiat) I would appreciate your thoughts/feedback: Is it worth keeping up this blog? Do you find it interesting? Do you have any other thoughts to share? Thanks.

 

[Irishmom2]

Please keep blogging. I like reading about your lives there! I don’t always post (iPad acting weird) but I read it!

You never know how your blog may help someone discerning a vocation! They may be reading but not posting.

 

[nunsense]

I suppose it depends on why you do the blog. To evaluate its worth, think about its purpose and intended audience. Is it a recruitment tool for vocations or a way to communicate news and events at your community or both or neither? You might not always get feedback from others about it so you need to feel good about what you are doing for its own sake - is it worth your time and effort to you? How are you judging its effectiveness and value? Relying on others to validate your efforts might not always work on the Internet - I know I watch a lot of YouTube videos that I like but I don’t stop every time to click the like button. It’s probably the same with your blog, people who read it and like it just might not be bothered to say anything.

I have noticed one thing about people - they tend to complain more than they praise. If you look at reviews of anything online, the people who have something bad to say about something (a product or service etc) are more likely to go to the trouble of posting than those who have something nice to say. That’s why I take all online reviews with a grain of salt.

Are you still enjoying writing your blog? If so, then keep at it, and just assume that there are people out there who are enjoying it along with you. If it has become a burden to you because of your other responsibilities and time constraints, then post less often or not at all - it really depends on what works for you.

Personally, I enjoy your blog.

 

[sr.christinaosf]

Thanks for sharing the thoughts. I just like to get feedback from time to time instead of just keeping going without (name removed by moderator)ut or reflection.

 

[sr.christinaosf]

“Stay With Me, Lord!”

I’m not usually one to have a ton of little devotionals and prayer cards around, but I got one just the other day that is really “a keeper.” My parents had come up to Grand Forks…

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[graciew]

Thank you for sharing your stories,Sister .

 

[Irishmom2]

Thank you for posting this, I had not read this before.

 

[sr.christinaosf]

Borrowing St. Anthony

Yesterday morning, when I was working as receptionist, I got a couple of phone calls for Sr. Elaine within a fairly short time period, both from our evening receptionist, Carla. I think I kind of w…

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