Elizabeth Powers

First Sunday of Advent

Sunday, November 28 Scripture Jer 33: 14-16 Ps 25: 4-5, 8-9, 10, 14 1 Thess 3:12-4:2 Lk 21: 25-28, 34-36 Reflection Strengthen your hearts to be blameless in holiness. 1 Thess 3:13 Ah, Advent! That [...]

Join Us for “Sisterhood” and a Q&A

Are you a woman interested in learning more about the Congregation of St. Joseph? Do you have questions about what it’s like to be a sister? Join us on Friday, November 12th, for a screening [...]

Dear Mother Earth – Season of Creation

As we come to the end of this Season of Creation, we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi and pray from his prayer, Dear Mother Earth. May we all continue to praise [...]

A Prayer for Commitment and Action – Season of Creation

Today, we pray that we may be emboldened to action, and that we may be committed to move towards a future of hope.

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Conserving and Safeguarding Land – Season of Creation

Today, we consider how some religious communities are working to conserve and safeguard land as part of their commitment to caring for creation. Read the full article from EarthBeat, which includes an example from the [...]

Reason to Hope – Season of Creation

Some days, thinking about the fate of our planet can seem overwhelming. But we are reminded today that their are reasons to be hopeful. Watch this video from the World Wildlife Fun, and remember that [...]

A Prayer for the Changing Seasons – Season of Creation

Today, we offer a prayer for the changing seasons.

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As the Season Turns – Season of Creation

Today in her blog, Sister Christine Parks talks about the changing seasons, reminds us of the congregations promises to care for Earth, and calls each of us to do our part. Read her full blog [...]

Supporting Bold Action – Season of Creation

Today, we are reminded that we are people of hope, called to support bold action for the future!

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Shaping the Future – Season of Creation

Today, we are reminded that are choices help shape the future of the world. What choices will you make today?

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