"Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy”❤️ #Peace🕊

Of course, everyone would like to experience spiritual consolation, #PopeFrancis said. But it is a gift of the Holy Spirit and brings a joy that is not superficial. bit.ly/3EYnosE

The end of the liturgical year brings us several weeks of apocalyptic readings, which both prepare us for the quiet waiting of Advent and, at the same time, remind us that we are still awaiting a second coming of Christ—Judgment Day. americamagazine.org/faith/2022/11/…

The proposal, which originated in Uruguay, consists of placing an image of the Nativity scene on doors, windows, balconies, stained-glass windows, counters, or vehicles to remind people that “Christmas is Jesus.” catholicnewsagency.com/news/252910/ke…

As we all pray and reflect during this Advent season, may we each embrace HOPE, PEACE, JOY and LOVE for each other. #Advent #hope buff.ly/3BcEHnx

ICYMI: As we prepare to mark the beginning of Advent, Elizabeth Scalia Elizabeth Scalia writes in a new essay for Our Sunday Visitor about the reason we celebrate the special liturgical season. oursundayvisitor.com/whats-the-poin…

ICYMI: Journey with these six saints during the season of Advent! These six holy men & women knew the busyness of life, the strain of family relations & the difficulty to find holiness in our ordinary lives oursundayvisitor.com/journey-with-t…

"And perhaps those resolutions, as well as focusing inward (better diet, more exercise, less electronic device attachment), can be directed outward, toward those most in need through service offered lovingly, freely and generously."

"As we enter this #Advent season, we are called to rediscover our truest home — in Christ, the one who wishes to make his home in each of our hearts." bit.ly/3VcSYIJ

As we begin the Advent season, the Christ Child fills our hearts with HOPE! bit.ly/3ihnEtF #Advent #hope

'We are angels, and sometimes we don't realize it ... a messenger angel who announces the breath of life with the word of God.'—Maitena globalsistersreport.org/news/sacred-wo… via NCR

I can simply be with him, notice how he looks at people when they talk to him. How he pays attention. His laugh. I find it remarkable how much I feel like I understand him, even when I don’t understand all his words. americamagazine.org/faith/2022/11/…

Our Sisters continue to care for others by ministering to the homeless, the deaf, the immigrants and refugees, the young, and the church in renewal... Help us continue our work in serving others - buff.ly/3UaX172 #GivingTuesday

“"All I can say is that religious life for me is full of sacrifices, pain and crosses but with great hope, joy and happiness." Sr. Sylvia Ndubuaku buff.ly/3EOZZZi via GlobalSistersReport #ministry #mission

Dear Bishops: We know the church is struggling. Let the rest of us help you. americamagazine.org/faith/2022/11/…

Pope Francis saus people should ask "Why?" bit.ly/3VnnWhi

#PopeFrancis: “even the greatest believer goes through the tunnel of doubt. And this is not a bad thing; on the contrary, sometimes it is essential for spiritual growth.”

IN SOLITUDE there is healing. Speak to your soul. Listen to your heart. The answers are often found in the absence of noise...

Sisters Alicia Damien Lau and Barbara Jean Wajda welcomed the visitors from Belgium to Kalaupapa with much Aloha and Lei. The pilgrimage took a year of planning.. #stdamien #stmariannecope #kalaupapa