Thoughts from a Franciscan Sister

[sr.christinaosf]

http://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/second-chances

[sr.christinaosf]

http://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/through-the-storm

Last week in Bible study, one of the songs we used was “Cornerstone.”  Its catchy melody and inspiring words kept circling ‘round in my head for days after..

[sr.christinaosf]

Boy, did this morning’s reading from James hit the nail on the head!
 
Last night, I had made preparations for a possible trip down to our provincial house in Hankinson.  I was hoping to tie up loose ends on the website project.  Sr. Elaine had a board meeting scheduled ther...

http://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/come-now-you-who-say

[sr.christinaosf]

http://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/preparing-for-easter

As I made preparations in chapel yesterday after Mass, removing poinsettias, changing altar cloths and other adornments from green to violet, and ironing a Lenten banner I’d found buried in the bottom drawer in the sacristy, I really didn’t think I was getting ready for Easter.  However, on closer analysis...

[sr.christinaosf]

http://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/beware-of-the-ides-of-march

[sr.christinaosf]

http://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/a-universal-church

On this day following the feast of St. Joseph, patron of the Universal Church, I had a beautiful experience that enhanced my awareness of the Church’s...

[sr.christinaosf]

http://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/a-lenten-penance

As we began this Lenten journey, I found myself struggling with what to do for Lent, being quite overwhelmed with the unstable staffing situation at work.  I found myself trying to do some little penances each day, but not committing to anything big. 
 
As we neared the fifth Sunday...

[sr.christinaosf]

http://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/he-showed-them-his-hands-and-his-feet

During this Easter octave, I’ve been struggling to wrap my mind around some of the mystery that we’ve entered into: that of the resurrection.  I know that this isn’t possible, but, still, the brain tries to make sense of it. I guess I’m not...

[sr.christinaosf]

http://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/hello-here-we-are

This morning, I went into the office I use to check on my seedlings, and turn on the grow light.  Haphazardly, I decided to check on the cucumber seeds I had planted last week.
 
As I lifted the lid of the small plastic container I had planted them in, I was shocked to see that, not...

[sr.christinaosf]

http://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/wholesome-unrest

It's been a while - sorry!

[sr.christinaosf]

http://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/a-fitting-arrangement-on-the-calendar

[sr.christinaosf]

http://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/doing-a-180

This morning’s gospel reading about the call of St. Matthew resonated with me on a personal level, as I sat in chapel this morning.  I had planned to sleep in, after working a third night shift within a week’s time, but I woke up...

[sr.christinaosf]

http://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/may-the-angels-in-heaven

 

[A Yearning Heart]

12 hours ago, sr.christinaosf said:

http://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/may-the-angels-in-heaven

 

Happy birthday and prayers for Sister!

[sr.christinaosf]

Sorry - it's been a while...

Here's my latest: 

https://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/as-nothing

[sr.christinaosf]

https://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/an-understanding-heart

I just got done working half the night in St. Mary’s, our infirmary unit at our provincial house in Hankinson.  I’m here helping out while two of our Sisters are in Germany to attend the General...