sr.christinaosf Posted December 2, 2017 Author Posted December 2, 2017 This morning, we'll have to change over the missalettes in chapel; a new book starts at the beginning of the new liturgical year. Later this afternoon, after completing my shift at the front desk, I'll have to get our stand up from the basement, climb around in the sacristy (to get the Advent wreath and candles down from the closet cupboard), put out the new lectionary, and change the altar cloths. [ 156 more words ]
sr.christinaosf Posted December 5, 2017 Author Posted December 5, 2017 From now (actually this past Saturday evening) until February 2nd, I'll be praying a beautiful Marian antiphon after Night Prayer. It's called Alma Redemptoris Mater (Latin words that begin the prayer). This antiphon is about 1,000 years old and is actually mentioned in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. It goes as follows: [ 147 more words ]
sr.christinaosf Posted December 8, 2017 Author Posted December 8, 2017 This afternoon, I was offered a fresh homemade bun by one of my co-workers (in my mind, these are much better than candy!) Periodically, she likes to bake and we reap the benefits. I had to decline, however, or postpone the enjoyment until suppertime. Today is prescribed as a fast day in our community. (We fast and abstain on the Vigils of St. [ 245 more words ]
sr.christinaosf Posted December 13, 2017 Author Posted December 13, 2017 This morning, I walked into the activity room here at St. Anne’s, only to find the branches from my inherited Jesse Tree sprawled out on one of the tables. It was only about 8 in the morning...read more
sr.christinaosf Posted December 19, 2017 Author Posted December 19, 2017 Since 1980, the Sisters at St. Anne’s have been enhancing their commemoration of the final days of Advent by displaying “The O Antiphons,” beautifully calligraphed by Sr. Elaine. Read more...
sr.christinaosf Posted December 21, 2017 Author Posted December 21, 2017 Here’s Hoping… Advent, properly observed, is a season of hope. We have not yet reached what we are waiting for. It is not already Christmas (contrary to what the world around us seems to say so prominently).
sr.christinaosf Posted December 25, 2017 Author Posted December 25, 2017 There can be a temptation to become lax about receiving gifts as Sisters, a inclination to automatically accept and store away item received. I realize, though...read more
sr.christinaosf Posted December 29, 2017 Author Posted December 29, 2017 Merry Christmas! (And, yes, it is still Christmas! We’re within the octave and the season goes until the Feast of the Lord’s Baptism in January.) One of the special parts of this season is the carols. Along with What Child is This? and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, a song which has more recently become one of my favorite...read more
sr.christinaosf Posted January 2, 2018 Author Posted January 2, 2018 https://ourfranciscanfiat.wordpress.com/2018/01/01/lets-get-together-yeah-yeah-yeah/
sr.christinaosf Posted January 5, 2018 Author Posted January 5, 2018 This morning, Sr. Elaine pulled in the garage at our convent and I jumped out of the car and literally ran back over to St. Anne’s. We three sisters had gone over to Mass at the local parish … https://ourfranciscanfiat.wordpress.com/2018/01/05/hace-mucho-frio/
sr.christinaosf Posted January 9, 2018 Author Posted January 9, 2018 Last evening, we were talking about the trouble we have with some of our residents. Oftentimes, they just don’t make good decisions. For their own health, we wish some of our people would li… https://ourfranciscanfiat.wordpress.com/2018/01/09/free-will/
sr.christinaosf Posted January 13, 2018 Author Posted January 13, 2018 This morning, Father approached the ambo, offered the customary greeting and announcement, and began to read the assigned gospel passage from Mark... https://ourfranciscanfiat.wordpress.com/2018/01/13/i-was-here-this-morning/
sr.christinaosf Posted January 16, 2018 Author Posted January 16, 2018 “I’m So Glad You’re Here!” We now have a little decorative snowman standing near the front desk here at St. Anne’s. As cute as he may look at first glance, don’t let looks deceive you; he can get on your nerves …
sr.christinaosf Posted January 20, 2018 Author Posted January 20, 2018 Cat Burglar? Sr. Elaine went out shopping again this morning, as she often does on Saturdays (or when need arises around here). As she was about to take the items out to the car, a man (store employee) who appe…
sr.christinaosf Posted January 23, 2018 Author Posted January 23, 2018 “And These, Thy Gifts” This morning, to open our weekly Bible study, I asked one of our residents to lead us in a prayer. Accidentally, she began: “Bless us, O Lord…” Mistakes, happen; I know all to …
sr.christinaosf Posted January 27, 2018 Author Posted January 27, 2018 Pepto-Bismol Pink Close to nine o’clock last evening, I was tying up loose ends over here at St. Anne’s, putting away my costume, checking things in chapel, and doing whatever else I had to do after a…
sr.christinaosf Posted January 30, 2018 Author Posted January 30, 2018 Prayer for Life Since the legalization of abortion 45 years ago, the pro-life cause has always been important to our Franciscan community. Our Sisters have been dedicated to praying in front of the abortion clini…
sr.christinaosf Posted February 4, 2018 Author Posted February 4, 2018 Never Too Old to Learn! I can still remember my mom quoting her father as saying: “The day you stop learning is the day you die.” Actually, I don’t think you even stop then. The truth of these words hit…
sr.christinaosf Posted February 6, 2018 Author Posted February 6, 2018 https://ourfranciscanfiat.wordpress.com/2017/03/20/what-do-you-think/ Looking for feedback & ideas again
sr.christinaosf Posted February 7, 2018 Author Posted February 7, 2018 Third One’s the Charm? Recently, we received one and then another obituary for our Sisters from Germany. We had not begun our week of prayers for the first one before receiving notice that a second Sister had died. By …
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