Wow! My Final Profession was wonderful and beautiful. I think I am still trying to decide if it was all real! Continue Reading
A “Graced” Blast at the East Moline Firecracker Run
Last week, Grace Academy kids and parents had a “blast” at the East Moline Firecracker Run. 🙂 Continue Reading
It starts with a whisper …
We all have songs that move us in ways we can’t articulate or even understand. Right? 🙂
One of mine is “The Whisper,” by New Kids on the Block. (Okay, I’m showing my age, but hey.) Continue Reading
The Catholic School Advantage for Latinos
My busy summer has taken me to the University of Notre Dame (that’s the Basilica pictured here) for a Latino enrollment institute. Sponsored by the Alliance for Catholic Education, it aims to serve our Latino populations better by giving them the gift of a Catholic education. As the marketing chair of Grace Academy, I hope to return home with some great new ideas … and another incredible experience. Continue Reading
Summer (Benedictine) Adventures
Hi Everyone, I hope you are enjoying a wonderful summer. I know I am. It started with a much-needed silent Benedictine Retreat (I blogged about it 7 times as part of my reflection time – just dig backwards to find all the posts), but has ramped up since.
Almost as soon as retreat ended, we celebrated the 50-year anniversaries of 3 wonderful Sisters. Then, I was off to a monastery in South Dakota for a liturgical forum (that’s me with a couple friends at the forum). Whew. Continue Reading
Falling into God’s Hands: Our Benedictine retreat begins
Last night we began our annual week long silent retreat. Please join me for it!!
A monastic summer begins
YAY!!!! School is out. BOO!!!!! I will miss the students.
I find that the end of the school year is often bittersweet. It is exciting to have another year finished and summer activities begin (like working in my garden, where I found these baby birds)! Continue Reading
Bouncing out of preschool
Preschoolers always miss out on afternoon fun because they are napping at that time. So, when the whole school scheduled their end-of-the-year Field Day for afternoon, I decided to have our own in the morning. 🙂
It was a blast!! Continue Reading
Crowning Mary and Learning the Rosary in Preschool
May is Mary’s month, and we’ve celebrated in a couple of ways. First, we all took part in crowning the Blessed Mother and placing flowers at her feet. And second, we learned the Rosary.
You might think preschoolers are a little young to learn the Rosary, but it’s really the perfect age. They listen with such innocence and eagerness! Continue Reading
Still on the Road … to Salvation :)
Sister Stefanie prays Lauds with Sisters Claudia (left), and Catherine Cleary (right).
After 6 years in this Benedictine community, I will make my Final Profession in July. I am living proof of St. Benedict’s words of wisdom: “The road that leads to salvation is bound to be narrow at the outset.” It’s been narrow at times, but I’m still on the road!
My Sisters have been instrumental in keeping me upright and moving in the right direction. They have always offered an understanding shoulder and a listening ear. They have become my new family, for which I am deeply grateful! Continue Reading
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