HOPE: Lessons That Shaped My Life
by Sr. Josita Hanus, ND
H— “HANUS” I am proud to be a part of our Hanus family circle. I was blessed with great parents who taught us children so many life-long lessons and my siblings, their spouses and children who continue to model all for me as we…
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The Gift of Hope: Strength for the Journey
by Sr. Marie Ostry, ND
Hope is a gift which is the strength of virtues in my life. As I have traveled this journey of Life my experience has been of ups and downs, challenges and blessings. The gift of Hope strengthens me through my time in prayer and…
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Standing with Our Immigrant Sisters and Brothers
by Sr. Rita Ostry, ND
We are living in interesting, challenging times that call for bold hope, courageous trust in God and tender loving. These days I am drawn to find ways to be in solidarity with our immigrant sisters and brothers experiencing so much fear and hate for…
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Hope is a Precious Gift
by Sr. Celeste Wobeter, ND
Hope. A gift God is longing to give to me – to all of as we struggle.
Hope. A precious gift!
As I look back on my life in times of feeling helplessness, sadness and anxiety, I remember an emptiness, a fear of terrible consequences. Wondering…
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Hope is a Flutter in the Soul
by Sr. Joy Coneally, ND
Hope is a flutter in the soul – that sacred place where divine presence dwells. It waits to be nurtured and then bursts forth with a new vision for yourself in the world.
It is a pure gift, always available to offer new vision and…
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Black History Month in 2026 Feels Different to Me
by Mikaela VanMoorleghem, MPA
Black History Month in 2026 feels different to me. Not heavier exactly, just more honest. I find myself less able to hide behind the idea that “we’ve come so far.” It arrives in a world that feels unsettled and tired, where conversations about race, history,…
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All Shall Be Well: What Sustains My Hope
by Sr. Margaret Hickey, ND
“What sustains my hope: I first have to ask, ‘do I have hope?’ ‘am I hope filled with so much going on around me – in our nation, our world, our province, my personal life’?”
To say I am not hopeful or that I do…
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Doing What’s Right When It’s Hard: A Lesson from a Vietnam Veteran
by Mikaela VanMoorleghem, MPA
When my Uncle Jim VanMoorleghem was drafted in 1967, he was just 19 years old. The letter began the same way thousands of others did during the Vietnam era:
“Greetings: You are hereby ordered for induction into the Armed Forces of the United States…”
If you didn’t…
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The Quiet Strength of Hope
by Mikaela VanMoorleghem, MPA
When I think about hope, I don’t see it as something light or easy. For me, hope has always felt steady, grounded, and sometimes even hard-won, but it doesn’t ignore pain or struggle. To me, it’s the quiet but persistent reminder that even when the…
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Honoring Lives Lost, Reflecting on the Choices We Make
by Mikaela VanMoorleghem, MPA
Today was a moment that shook the world. I am sure all of you can remember exactly where you were when you first learned what was happening on 9/11. I was standing in my very first apartment on my own, getting ready for work and…