There is always something in my life that I’m waiting on, and lately it feels like I’m waiting on quite a lot of things, stuck in a kind of limbo until I get the answers I need to move forward. It’s easy to become frustrated in that place of waiting. This Advent, as we await … More Frassati Reflection: Waiting with Purpose
When Jesus looked up he saw some wealthy people putting their offerings into the treasury and he noticed a poor widow putting in two small coins. He said, “I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, … More Frassati Reflection: Open Our Hands
As Jesus approached Jericho a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging, and hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what was happening. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” He shouted, “Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!” The people walking in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent, … More Frassati Reflection: Open Our Eyes
Lauren Meyers, “Election Year: A Time for Mercy”: With that in mind, I encourage all Christians to stand in hope. In the midst of this election year, which has been anything but inspiring, hold fast to the hope given to us in Jesus Christ. Do not walk in endless gloom and despair, throwing your hands … More Thought-Provoking Reads, vol. 4: Election Aftermath
If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. And if he wrongs you seven times in one day and returns to you seven times saying, ‘I am sorry,’ you should forgive him. —Luke 17:3–4 Sr. Febronie served as subprioress during Therese’s early years in Carmel. She reproached Therese for teaching the … More Frassati Reflection: The Economy of Mercy
