Creative Musings from the Convent

Sister Doreen’s Reflections I share a poem by Joyce Rupp: “Spark of God! Spirit of life!I remember and celebrate your dwelling within me.Divine Fire, you never waver in your faithful presence.Amid the seasons of life,

Sister Doreen’s Reflections (Luke 24:50-53) A comment about the Ascension by George MacLeod called “No Other Plans”: “There is a very old legend, and all legends that persist speak truth, concerning the return of the

Sister Doreen’s Reflections The month of May brings warmer temperatures, blooming flowers, and the fresh beginnings of summer. Fennel Hudson wrote: “May, perhaps more than any other month of the year, wants to make us feel

Sister Doreen’s Reflection Today is the actual Feast Day of St. John the beloved disciple and our Patronal Festival – the Saint after whom our community is named: The Sisterhood of St. John the Divine.

Sister Doreen’s Reflections My attention was attracted and then arrested by the title “The Way Out is the Way In” on a small booklet of poetry written by disabled persons and edited by Stuart McKay.

Sister Doreen’s Reflections Joyce Rupp wrote: “The soul of the world and our own souls intertwine and influence one another. There is one Great Being who enlivens the dance of our beautiful planet and everything

Sister Doreen’s Reflections Jesus said: “Reach out your hands, Thomas …Thomas replied: “My Master! My God!”(John 20: 27 – 28) If we choose to follow Jesus then in every circumstance in our life this is

Sister Doreen’s Reflections “Charity is the new life of Easter. I have seen charity, love, forgiveness, and resiliency. I have seen the new life of Easter. … This is the challenge of Easter, the challenge

Sister Doreen’s Reflections “Into your hands I commend my spirit” (Luke 23:46) From the Tree of the Cross Jesus spoke words of healing, seven important qualities we all need if we are to help complete

Sister Doreen’s Reflections “It is accomplished” (John 19:30)From the Tree of the Cross Jesus spoke words of healing, seven important qualities we all need if we are to help complete God’s vision for humanity: in