March 1, 2017 By Barbara Foreman La Grange, IL Scripture Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20-6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Reflection “…give alms…pray…fast.” Mt 6:2-16 On first look, the sequence seems a little off. The Gospel writer has arranged Jesus’ teachings around what many Christians have adopted as Lenten practices in this way: […]
Second Sunday of Lent
March 12, 2017 By Juli Caron, CSJ Fargo, ND Scripture Gn 12:1-4a; Ps 33:4-5, 18-22; 2 Tm 1:8b-10; Mt 17:1-9 Reflection Jesus is inviting us to the top of the mountain with him as he did Peter, James and John. Imagine climbing that mountain with Jesus, and wondering what was going to happen when we […]
Third Sunday of Lent
March 19, 2017 By Joan Krebs, Glenview, IL Scripture Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8; Jn 4:5-42 Reflection Let’s come into God’s presence with thanksgiving. Ps 95:2 “They’re gonna kill me! What should I do?” Yhwh’s response: “Go! I’ll wait for you at the rock of Horeb.” Ex 17:4-6 In John, Jesus is […]
Congregation Hosts Interfaith Meeting on Gun Violence
“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. Last month, The Chicago Tribune reported that more than 50 people were shot over one violent weekend in Chicago, a level of violence that has marked many of the summer weekends this […]
Associate Aggie Hoskin Emodies CSJ Charism
Congratulations to CSJ Associate Aggie Hoskin who is the 2016 recipient of the “Art of Caring Award” presented by the Community West Foundation. The Foundation’s 16th Annual Legacy Society Dinner pays tribute each year to the philanthropic spirit of its Legacy Society Members. They recognize and honor those members who have set a standard in […]
Congregation Celebrates Founders Day in Service to the Dear Neighbor
Sisters, associates, staff, friends and supporters of the congregation gathered to serve in a day-long celebration of our Founders Day by serving and volunteering in many different ways in cities and communities where we live and minister around the country. Over 800 volunteers participated by working in food pantries, nursing homes, soup kitchens, animal shelters, […]
Spirit of St. Joseph Award
The Spirit of St. Joseph Award was developed by the Sisters of St. Joseph in Wheeling to be given annually to a student who best exemplifies generous, loving service to others, in the manner of St. Joseph. This award is given to a student in schools where the Sisters of St. Joseph had a long-time […]
Sisters of St. Joseph Issue Post Election Statement
Calls for Unity, Reconciliation and a National Post-Election Day of Prayer The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph are calling for all Americans to come together in the spirit of unity and reconciliation and build relationships based on respect. We are also encouraging participation in a National Day of Prayer for Unity and Reconciliation […]
Sister Jackie In Tanzania
Sister Jackie Goodin, CSJ, returned to Africa in October to work once again with the young women at St. Joseph Hostel in Songea, Tanzania. As some of you may remember from her previous blog posts, Sister Jackie worked at the hostel from 2010 – 2014, then returned home to our founding community of Cleveland. She […]
First Sunday of Advent
November 27, 2016 By Betsy Meagher, CSJ Nazareth, MI Scripture Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44 Reflection Come, let us climb the Lord’s mountain… that he may instruct us in his ways, and we may walk in his paths. Let us walk in the light of the Lord! Is 2:3, 5 You know […]
