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Everyday Redeeming Love: The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor
June 10, 2020
The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor When words, like those above, entwine musical notes with scales climbing great depths, a heart cry unites human and divine longing. A black and white conversation, thousands of miles away, ten days after George Floyd’s deafening cry. Short, between strangers, at a stop light. In the pouring...
Read MoreThe Sisters of the Redeemer Reflect on Racism in America
June 5, 2020
We have thought long and hard about what we wanted to say regarding the most recent tragedies that have resulted from systemic racism in our country. During this time, we listened. We prayed. We watched. We read and we prayed more. Before we shared our feelings and words with you, we wanted to make sure...
Read MoreEveryday Redeeming Love: Looking Through the Window
May 29, 2020
I am walking through a so-called “changing” neighborhood and my eye catches a block-printed sign from inside a ranch house window: NOT MY SON. A jolt goes through me in the split-second of “Oh, I know what this means.” A glimpse into the window and the face and voice of the wringing heart-worry of every African...
Read MoreHope: a Reflection from Sr. Katharina Pies
May 27, 2020
I see hope when I look into the eyes of my neighbor. I am greeted by one of the residents, “I missed you over the weekend” and by another “It is good to see you.” I am asked by one of the nurses, “Can you come with me and give me support?” I receive gratefulness...
Read MoreHope Found in God’s Creation: a Reflection by Sr. Janet Wingert
May 20, 2020
St. Peter wrote “Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope.” The spring is filled with Paschal Mystery—the life, death, and resurrection of creation. I see new life in beautiful spring flowers and in the robin’s nest outside the Province Center filled with exquisite blue...
Read MoreEveryday Redeeming Love: Proclaiming Hope!
May 20, 2020
April 25, so can’t wait! Scheduled: 200 wedding guests, beautiful gowns and sharp-looking tuxes, a cathedral in Raleigh NC, an old brick, high-ceiling venue for the reception. Cancelled: all of the above. After “too old” protestations, even 92-year old great Aunt Helen from Quebec City was going to make the trek. After some sadness and...
Read MoreLaudato Si’ Week: Celebrating the Fifth Anniversary of Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter
May 18, 2020
This week, Catholics around the world are celebrating the fifth anniversary of Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical letter, Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home—the first papal letter focused entirely on the Catholic Church’s teachings on the environment and human ecology. In his invitation for all to take part in Laudato Si’ Week, Pope Francis...
Read MoreEveryday Redeeming Love: A Reflection for Your Next Sunrise
May 12, 2020
People strolling through neighborhoods to find a way out of the maze of claustrophobia in our collective self-isolation, social distancing, sheltering in place. To paraphrase the psalmist, people are desperate to live, breathe and have their being during this coronavirus time. A long walk and eyes stopping short. In the middle of the meticulously manicured garden a...
Read MoreDeath and New Life – God’s Paschal Mystery is Giving me Hope, a Reflection by Sr. Katharina Pies
May 12, 2020
Working as a chaplain at a nursing home during a pandemic is challenging. My residents are not able to see their family and friends. As much as FaceTime is a blessing during this time, it is the human touch that is missing. I realize nothing is more needed than a hug, a handshake, and a...
Read MoreNewsletter – May 2020
May 6, 2020
Upcoming Events Currently our regular public events are on hold as the world experiences this Pandemic. We look forward with hope to the time we can gather again to celebrate the gift of community and faith. Feast of the Redeemer – also known affectionately as Redeemer Day by our Congregation in Germany, Tanzania and the...
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