Thoughts from a Franciscan Sister

[sr.christinaosf]

Okay...so I thought I would back off from posting here, but was thinking more about it. I think I'll try posting the links here for new posts.  If you're interested, you can check them out.  The below link(s) will be from our blog : Our Franciscan Fiat.  

God bless you all!

https://ourfranciscanfiat.wordpress.com/2015/12/08/be-merciful-as-your-heavenly-father/   (written at the opening of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy)

Edited December 9, 2015 by sr.christinaosf

[sr.christinaosf]

A little reflection inspired by a passage in our Rule...

https://ourfranciscanfiat.wordpress.com/2015/12/11/doing-alright/

[sr.christinaosf]

Your comments or suggestions would be welcome.  Thanks and happy Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe!!   

[MarysLittleFlower]

Thank you for sharing! I really like the point about loving God in a single hearted way and then all that matters is pleasing Him. That made me think about discernment too. God bless you!

[sr.christinaosf]

We did the Jesse Tree in Bible Study...here's a blog post about it.

[sr.christinaosf]

Any suggestions for our next post topic?  Thanks!  

[Charbel]

The Holy Family? The Conception? The poverty of the Nativity reflected in our own lives/souls? Like poverty of spirit. I'd love if you did that actually, because that's something I sometimes struggle with understanding.

I like your posts Sister, because they give me a thoughtful reflection, a good chuckle, or something to think about that I may have given little thought before. I'm really glad you started posting here again

[sr.christinaosf]

Thinking about the Visitation...

https://ourfranciscanfiat.wordpress.com/2015/12/18/like-mary-the-first-missionary

Edited December 18, 2015 by sr.christinaosf

[sr.christinaosf]

https://ourfranciscanfiat.wordpress.com/2015/12/22/sing-to-the-lord-a-song-of-praise/

[sr.christinaosf]

You can please pray for me as I have a lot on my plate in preparation for Christmas, between singing the psalm, working as receptionist and decorating chapel.  Oof-da...it can be a bit overwhelming.

[NadaTeTurbe]

Merry Christmas to you, Sister ! Thank you for sharing your life with us  

[sr.christinaosf]

Neat picture.  Thanks for sharing.

I just got done in chapel. I've been there since 5 a.m. arranging the altar cloths and poinsettias.  I'm glad that much is behind me.  It should be an interesting day!

[darcy15]

Happy Christmas to you dear Sister 

[sr.christinaosf]

Thank you so much!  How sweet.  

I have a little sore throat so I hope it gets better so I can sing tonight.

[vee]

Merry Christmas, Sister.

[sr.christinaosf]

Thanks...You too!  However it's still Advent here until 4 p.m. 

Edited December 24, 2015 by sr.christinaosf

[sr.christinaosf]

A little about the crèche and Sr. Elaine's 66 year-old nativity set in particular: 

https://ourfranciscanfiat.wordpress.com/2015/12/25/o-come-let-us-adore-him-with-the-christmas-creche/

[sr.christinaosf]

https://ourfranciscanfiat.wordpress.com/2015/12/29/what-child-is-this/

[sr.christinaosf]

https://ourfranciscanfiat.wordpress.com/2016/01/01/when-the-fullness-of-time-had-come/

[sr.christinaosf]

One of our Sisters posted some old pictures...kind of fun to see

I can recognize St. Francis Academy in the background on a couple of them.

Edited January 6, 2016 by sr.christinaosf