You are a light to the world, a letter from our Provincial President
Let’s imagine a light present at our conception and birth — there through the grace of God and our parents bringing us to life. At Baptism the light grew stronger when our parents and Godparents answered for us, walked with us and mentored us through our life. The…
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Creative ideas to brighten someone’s Christmas season
Are you looking for ways to reach out and be a light in your community this season? Here are some suggestions!
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God Calling – a poem by Sr. Joan Polak
God Calling
By Sr. Joan Polak
In the chirping of the birds,
I hear the Word of God.
In the whispering of the leaves on the tree God speaks to me.
In the silence around me
Comes God whispering to me.
In the pain and difficult moments
What is God saying to me?
In the caw of…
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God Calls in Surprising Ways
By Sr. Alma Janousek
Life is full of many surprising adventures. After 25 years of being an elementary educator as a teacher and principal, I felt a call to a different ministry. So, I took classes to become a hospital chaplain.
Valley Hope Treatment Center
Eventually I found a position as…
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How I Commemorated 40 Days for Life
By Sr. Stephanie Matcha
During Respect for Life Month, I joined in solidarity with 40 Days for Life (Sept. 22 to October 31) Pro-Life Runners for Christ and Nebraskans Embracing Life individuals and their activities to pray and fast for an end to abortion. 40 Days for Life, an…
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Hospice – Each Patient is a Gift
After being in leadership for the Notre Dame Community for eight years, I was searching for a new position to utilize my gifts and experience. In a previous ministry as Pastoral Associate at St. Patrick’s in Fremont NE, one of my areas of focus was working with seniors,…
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Living a Legacy of Resistance: Racial Equity for a Forgotten Minority
On October 21, we invited people to our Facebook live discussion about the legacy and active resistance of the Omaha tribe.
In partnership with Movement in Omaha for Racial Equity (MORE) coordinated by A’Jamal Byndon, a grassroots organization working to bring racial equity to communities through advocacy, education, and…
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Harvesting Local Walnuts with Sr. Anita
Black walnut trees grow all over Omaha. You can identify them with their black bark and round, green nut fruit. The black walnut has a globose nut (meaning it is roughly globular or round), while the nuts on the butternut tree are more egg-shaped and smaller. The nuts…
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Divine Providence from Sr. Ernestine Havlovic
By Sr. Ernestine Havlovic, ND
Trust in Divine Providence always meant a lot to me and still is a source of comfort to me. I have a story from my younger years I will share with you.
In my earlier years as a religious, we Sisters got our yearly ministry…