Reflection by Sr. Jess Lambert This spring, it was a great delight to host four different college groups for service immersion trips – Ferris State University, Notre Dame University, Iowa State University, and Northern State University in South Dakota. We refer to them as “the college groups” or simply “the kids” – NOT because we’re…
Category: FE Reflections
FE Reflection: Spiritual Exercises in the Classroom
Reflection by Sr. Alicia Torres “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” (Matt 19:14) A little known fact about the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola is that he spent the final years of his life among children–teaching them about the…
Congratulations Sr. Alicia!
Sr. Alicia was named one of Our Sunday Visitor’s top Catholics of the year for her work with the USCCB’s National Eucharistic Revival! Check out OSV’s article here! You can also read one of Sr. Alicia’s recent articles helping us to wrap up the Christmas season with a beautiful reflection on the connection between seeing…
Sr. Jess’ Vocation Story
Walking with the Lord
“We love because He first loved us.” ~ 1 John 4:19 God is a good God, a God who is Love, and He is constantly pursuing each one of us. How do we hear His voice? How do we experience His Love? How do we relate to God? How do we respond to His Love?…
In the Footsteps of St. Francis
Please enjoy Sr. Jess’ reflection on a recent pilgrimage to Italy. Fr. Bob, Sr. Jaime, and Sr. Jess had the great opportunity to go on pilgrimage to Italy during the 2018 Christmas Season. The three Franciscans and two generous benefactors departed on Christmas day in order to celebrate the festivities of the Christmas season in…
Reflections on Lourdes …
Peace! This past August Sr. Kate and Sr. Alicia were invited to partake in a pilgrimage to France–the main destination was Lourdes! Please enjoy Sr. Kate’s reflections on this incredible opportunity. Be assured that you were in the sisters’ prayers each day of the journey. +++++++ Ave, Ave, Ave Marie! I can still hear these…
First Things … Times Two!
Peace! This year Sr. Alicia had a chance to contribute two essays to First Things‘ blog, First Thoughts! This was certainly a a tremendous blessing for her, as one of her mentors and spiritual fathers, Fr. Ed Oakes, S.J., who passed away on December 6, 2013, was a regular contributor and enthusiast of First Things….