Thoughts from a Franciscan Sister

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Due to technical issues, I am starting a new thread...

http://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/st-annes-week

I wrote a poem in honor of St. Anne, our patroness here at St. Anne's Living Center, and set it to music.

Happy St. Anne's Week!

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http://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/blessed-on-my-home-visit

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http://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/going-to-market

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http://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/lower-your-nets

This morning’s gospel of the calling of the fishermen (in conjunction with the miraculous catch of fish) in Luke 5  can serve as an inspiration to all of us, especially during times, like our own, which tend to be challenging...

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Sorry this is late:

http://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/ave-maria

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Writers' block!  Ugggggggggggg!

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http://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/a-time-tolook-up

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Oh, Psalm 139!  I was blessed to be able to read it at Mass today. 
 
I had memorized much of it back in college, when I was accustomed to praying the Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 
 
For me, this psalm is a special scripture...

http://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/a-psalm-of-presence

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http://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/let-your-mercy-come-to-me-o-lord

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A little fun, light hearted blog post here...

 http://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/bribery-at-its-finest

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http://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/dignity

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https://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/lost-in-translation

Lost in Translation

11/14/2022

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It’s been two and a half weeks since I’ve posted here – I’m sorry.  
 
The reason for the long lapse is that I’ve been away, and have been pretty busy.  I was at our provincial house, helpi...

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https://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/its-a-pretty-big-deal

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https://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/helping-st-nicholas

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https://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/so-much-to-celebrate-with-rejoicing

I went to bed pretty late (for me) last night – it was going on eleven, but I was filled with gratitude.  In keeping with this weekend’s theme of Gaudete, rejoicing, my heart was lifted. 
 
I had just returned from an evening out, having been invited for supper and a pinochle game at the home of a lady from our women’s group and her husband. 
 
They had taught me three-handed pinochle (I was only familiar with four-handed), and I even got to play with their two dogs!  I did have to borrow their lint brush before leaving, as evidence of this had been left behind on the bottom...

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http://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/the-storm-before-the-calm

As I sit here at the reception desk, toward the end of my shift, I have a lot on my mind. 
 
Poinsettias from the local garden center arrived about 45 minutes ago.  I’ll need to get them watered and, tomorrow, arrange them in chapel around the stable in front of the altar.  (I won’t go into complications...

http://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/the-storm-before-the-calm

As I sit here at the reception desk, toward the end of my shift, I have a lot on my mind. 
 
Poinsettias from the local garden center arrived about 45 minutes ago.  I’ll need to get them watered and, tomorrow, arrange them in chapel around the stable in front of the altar.  (I won’t go into complications...

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http://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/wait-for-the-lord

These beautiful words from this mornings’ responsorial psalm (27) struck me as deeply appropriate at this point in my life’s journey.  I haven’t written here....

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This morning, at Mass, we heard the account of Noah sending out a raven or dove after certain increments of time, to find out if the land was dry and ready for life again.  Genesis doesn’t say what everyone did in the meantime.  They (humans and many animals) were on this large craft for many weeks.  Surely, they were eager to put their feet on dry land again.  Earlier, as I announced rosary and Mass, which would be held in our chapel shortly, I recalled that it was February 15th, a day which had been designated by my dad as the “official last day of winter.” His explanation for this title was...

https://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/waiting-like-noah

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https://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/waiting-like-noah

 

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https://ndfranciscans.org/fiat/an-advantageous-additions-to-the-aves

An Advantageous Additions to the Aves

Recently, I was reminded of a beautiful practice some of our friends in Europe have.  I was told the John Paul II even discussed it in his letter on the...