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Dumplings, Companionship, & Passing Time
The first time I was pregnant, we called the baby ‘pierogi.’ As someone who loves to cook and shares that love with dear friends, we had...

Ellen Romer Niemiec
Dec 14, 20214 min read


In the Bleak Midwinter, There's St. Lucy's Day
I first encountered St. Lucy’s Day like I assume all little girls who grew up in the 1990s did; which is to say that I read about her in...

Cynthia Lambert Cheshire
Dec 13, 20217 min read


By Your Pupils You'll Be Taught
Today's Readings By the time these words are posted, it will have been just over two weeks since the death of Stephen Sondheim, the...

Katie Davis-Crowder
Dec 12, 20213 min read


Courageous Spirit
Today's Readings Today is a special day in my religious congregation, the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM). It is...

Jane Aseltyne
Dec 8, 20212 min read


Christmas Traditions: Empire Biscuits
Growing up in a family with Irish and Scottish roots, shortbread is a dessert staple. The best shortbread consists of three ingredients -...

Caroline Head
Dec 7, 20212 min read


I’m Not God
Today's Readings I have a sticky note on my laptop that says, “I’m not God.” You may be thinking, who is this woman that believes she is...

Rose Miola
Dec 5, 20212 min read


Remember Your Roots
A blog for women seems an unlikely place to find a reflection for St. Andrew. One of the fishermen called by Jesus to be fishers of men...

Caroline Head
Nov 30, 20214 min read


Family Tree - The Jesse Tree
When I was young, holiday time meant listening to stories about family, about my grandpa who was a firefighter, his brothers who were...

Susan Amann
Nov 29, 20212 min read


An Advent of Justice & Love
Today’s Readings One of my favorite parts of Advent is the time we spend hearing from the prophets, especially Jeremiah and Isaiah....

Jennifer Delvaux
Nov 28, 20212 min read


Looking forward to Advent
This weekend starts the season of Advent. We're so excited to have a full schedule of new material to share with you. You'll see the...

Jennifer Delvaux
Nov 27, 20211 min read


Giving Thanks
Today's Readings What would you say is your favorite holiday and why? For me, it has long been Thanksgiving. While I love the beauty and...

Patty Breen
Nov 25, 20213 min read


The Power of Joyful Music
When I look into the eyes of my youngest niece, Cecelia (Or Cece as my family likes to call her), I can’t help but think of the church's...

Jessica Grima Jewett
Nov 22, 20212 min read


Discerning God's Dream
I’ve been Catholic for about eight years, and one of my favorite parts of my journey into the church has been learning about the various...

Jane Aseltyne
Nov 21, 20212 min read


The Smarty-Pants Saint
I have always love school. From my earliest school experience, I have been excited to start each academic year, eager to gather folders,...

Susan Amann
Nov 16, 20212 min read


Cultivating Tenderness
Today's Reflection “Don’t smile until Christmas!” This (terrible) piece of advice was given to me and countless other new teachers as we...

Bernadette K. Raspante
Nov 14, 20213 min read


Our So-called Military Life
Writing about Veterans’ Day as a military spouse is always a tricky endeavour. Do I go sentimental? Patriotic? As a scholar, writing...

Cynthia Lambert Cheshire
Nov 11, 20213 min read


Bits and Pieces
Today's Readings I am the type of personality that does not love the “messy middle” of situations. You know what I mean, that in-between...

Patty Breen
Nov 7, 20213 min read


Why Are We Here?
Last week I took a vacation from work. I spent it immersed in reviewing years of study and sequestered in a lovely room in my school’s...

Jennifer Delvaux
Nov 6, 20216 min read


This Year, Consider the Requiem
To be honest, I much prefer the Solemnity of All Saints. In the symphony of the liturgical year, All Saints is a joyful march, a...

Cynthia Lambert Cheshire
Nov 2, 20212 min read


We Are All Called to Be Saints!
For as long as I can remember every year that I was in church ministry there would be a young child in the front pew at church for All...

Jessica Grima Jewett
Nov 1, 20213 min read
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