On December 2 the Metairie Associates had their Advent Gathering at St. Edward’s Pastoral Center. Sr. Janet Franklin, CSJ, a spiritual director and speaker, led the day’s reflections. We had a special bond with her since she went to St. Raphael’s School in New Orleans where she was taught by the SCCs and she knew […]

END OF YEAR GREETING FROM THE WEST TEXAS ASSOCIATES…as we look forward to the New Year 2019. “Stand at the crossroads and look, ask for the ancient paths. Which was the good way? Take it and you will find rest for yourselves.” Jeremiah 6:10 On December 28 we gathered at a local favorite place to […]

Wisconsin Religious Collaborative Names Executive Director  The Wisconsin Religious Collaborative (WRC) has announced the hiring of an executive director. Lynelle (Lyn) Korte, CAE, will fill the position. In announcing the hiring, Sister Pat Cormack, SCSC, Board President said, “Lynelle is a well-rounded certified association executive with more than 20 years of experience, excelling at strategy […]

I have noticed that after Christmas more and more people have shown a reluctance to take down their Christmas trees and decorations…Possibly this tired old world needs the longer presence of the Light, of the Joy, of the deep–down happiness that the Christmas season brings. After all, God is Love and Light and Joy. Why […]

For most of us, the journey to Bethlehem, the lack of accommodations, the seeming inhumanity of the residents there cause sadness. Yet, it was the total creation that welcomed Christ that first Christmas morning. It was fitting that a cave—unformed by human hands received Him. The sheep—creatures of earth—and the shepherds—men close to the earth—gave […]