Sr. Faustina: "As my Sisters well know, my favorite non-liturgical holiday is Thanksgiving...it fills me with wonder and awe to experience the whole nation stop, gather together in families and celebrate by preparing a banquet so as to give thanks to God for His providential love..."

Sr. Cecilia - "...He knew his King was already victorious; he knew that victory was won on the cross. He was not afraid to embrace the cross in union with the King of Kings. He knew an incomparable inheritance lay before him. He knew the love of Christ."

We remember Mother Lucille as we approach the first anniversary of her passing. ~ Sr. Philomena: "When I spoke to Mother, it became clear that her suffering had not dampened her bright spirit. On the contrary, she was her warm, cheerful and even humorous self... Mother Lucille had always been love for me, and her example made me want to love more."

Sr. Emmanuel: "Recently, I have been struck by the fact that we are well into this Jubilee Year of Hope. And so, I have been pondering whether or not I have grown in this virtue this year. Do I have a deeper understanding of the meaning of hope? Do I bear hope more deeply in my heart?"

Sr. Kelly Francis: "Think about a recent conversation that you had with someone – your spouse, a friend, a work colleague, anyone…As we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis this year, I invite you to enter into this beautiful aspect of the Franciscan spirit. Share your joy! "

Sr. Colette: "As a Franciscan Sister of the Renewal I am often asked, “Why Renewal?” It’s a fair question!...