A Message from Leadership The Sisters of the Living Word stand to promote the value of respect in every aspect of life and society.  People, today of every walk of life are our neighbors, our friends, our faith journeyers, our community leaders, health workers and laborers, and sharing the same home-Earth. We especially stand united …

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Every month we gather for an intimate 30-45 minute discussion with a beloved Sister to talk about her life experiences and the work that she is passionate about! Chats will take place on the last Thursday of every month during the lunchtime hour at 12pm CT. Each conversation will be anchored by a service topic chosen …

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Over the last year we heard a resounding theme in the messages and phone calls that we received- many of us have experienced a difficult time maintaining a deep sense of closeness and community without being able to see other people. We have missed, and even longed for, the simplest of conversations and connection opportunities …

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Lent is a time for a renewal of heart!  As we pray in psalm 51, “Create in me a new heart, O God.”  What does this mean?  For each of us it means conversion, returning to God’s ways. There is always some aspect in our lives in which we are not living fully as God …

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The 2021 SLW Ministry Grant Applications are now open! Click here to download the 2021 Grant Brochure Click here to download the Grant Application You can also read more about the Grant details below. We, the Sisters of the Living Word, are a community of 46 women religious founded in 1975 and headquartered in Arlington …

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