The Feast Day of Alix LeClerc – A Prophet for Our Time
by Sr. Joy Connealy
In today’s society and beyond, as in every age, we need witnesses to Gospel justice. Those are special individuals who are deeply connected to God and are passionate about responding to the needs of our world. Blessed Alix LeClerc, a co-founder of the Notre Dame…
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The Epiphany
by Sr. Jan Ludvik
Years ago when I lived in Chicago, I occasionally “lost myself” as I was driving to various destinations. I did not have a navigational system, neither a compass nor a GPS. Therefore I circled around and discovered various off-the-beaten-path areas of the city. It was…
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Embracing God’s Grace: A New Year’s Reflection
By Mikaela VanMoorleghem, Communications Director – Notre Dame Sisters
As we step into the new year, it’s only natural to reflect on the past and set intentions for the future. In this season of new beginnings, there’s a sense of gratitude that comes with contemplating the grace of God…
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Fourth Sunday of Advent – December 22nd
By Sr. Mary Ann Zimmer, ND
God is here on our doorstep, in our kitchen, in the bus, on the border, and on the battlefield. Everywhere we are! This year the fourth week of Advent is over before it is started and Christmas is upon us.
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Third Sunday of Advent – December 15th
By Sr. Mary Ann Zimmer, ND
Christmas is near! Is this good news for you or is it panic inducing? The Sunday readings this week instruct us to rejoice. Our topic this week is Advent guilt. Advent spirituality if about anticipation, waiting, patience, and hope. Meanwhile many of us…
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Second Sunday of Advent – December 8th
By Sr. Mary Ann Zimmer, ND
Advent and Jesus, the Jew
Being a Jew was difficult in Jesus’ day under harsh Roman occupation. He might not have found it easy in our own day when a frightening rise in anti-Semitism is part of our current national reality. As we anticipate…
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First Sunday of Advent, December 1st
By Sr. Mary Ann Zimmer, ND
Ever since I can remember, I have treasured having an Advent wreath to mark off the weeks of the season. An evergreen wreath with three purple candles and a pink one in the center of my table gives me a focus for the…
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Three Things About the Immaculate Conception that Might Surprise You!
By Sr. Mary Ann Zimmer, ND
I know the amount of time per year you spend pondering the Immaculate Conception is probably less than a nanosecond but, please, humor me!
1. The Immaculate Conception is not about Jesus’ conception but Mary’s. I always found that a great number of my…
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Christmas Was Always Special in My Irish/Polish Family
By Sr. Margaret Hickey, ND
I grew up in an Irish/Polish family and Christmas was always special. After morning mass, we came home for breakfast but before we ate, we shared a communion-like wafer which Grandma kept from year to year. It noted prayer for unity and blessings for…
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THE HOUSE BECOMES A CZECH BAKERY
By SR. MARIE ALICE OSTRY, ND
Mom would begin Christmas baking two months in advance. Partially because some “treats” required “ageing”. There was the fruitcake made with many dried fruits and nuts, yet “laced” with whiskey every couple of days!
There were also many cookies – some special for Christmas…