May 2019

Dear Reader: A Relatable Mary

When I visited Assisi a few years ago, one of the things that struck me was a painting of Mary that I saw at Greccio.
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Mother Mary painting by Holly Schapker

Mary, Our Muse

Many people look to Mary for spiritual guidance and nourishment. She’s also a source of inspiration for this artist.
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Joyful Mysteries

The Flip Side of the Joyful Mysteries

A shadow hovers over the joyful mysteries of the rosary. In it, we can find parallels to our own lives.
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Beyond Thoughts and Prayers

Thoughts and prayers are always immediately offered following a mass shooting or other deadly event. But how do we turn that into action to help prevent the next incident?
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Mother and son at the beach

My Mother’s Voice

What I learned from my mother's simple prayer was that the reason the priest didn't want us at the church was because we were Black.
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Psalm 45

Psalm 45: Queen for More Than a Day

"All glorious is the king’s daughter as she enters, her raiment is threaded with spun gold." (Psalm 45:14)
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Film Reviews with Sister Rose

Dumbo World War I has just ended. Holt (Colin Farrell) has returned to his job at the circus after losing his left arm in battle. While he was away, his wife died. Since then, his daughter, Milly (Nico Parker), and ...
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