Dear Friends, The Gospel of John tells us: I am the living bread that came down from Heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” (John 6:51) The Eucharistic revival began on the Feast of Corpus Christi in 2022 …
Dear Friends, The Advent journey from darkness to light, from Heaven to earth, is a time of deep reflection for us to be ever mindful that as God is coming to earth, we are climbing to heaven through an interior journey of prayer and reflection and an outward journey of the love of Christ in …
Dear Friends, These past several months have been rich in opportunities for reflection, participation, listening, and sharing as a participant at two congresses. Our annual USCSI Conference took place at the Marytown Franciscan Retreat and Conference Center in Libertyville, Illinois, September 9-11, 2022. There were a total of 19 institutes present and a total of …
Dear Friends, I know you will forgive me if I begin this letter by talking about the events of April 30, 2022, in Milan where three Missionaries and I were fortunate enough to be present for the Beatification of our founder, Armida Barelli (1882-1952). The Mass and ceremonies were rich, glorious, moving – all at …
Dear Friends, Alleluia, alleluia! What a great gift is this season of Easter! Some scholars have explained the derivation of the word Easter as the Norse „eostur‟ which meant “the season of the growing sun” or “the season of new birth.” As the Son (and sun) rises from the East on the morning of the …
January 17, 2022 Dear Friends, As we enter this new year with hope and faith, we will soon celebrate the World Day for Consecrated Life. Designated by Saint John Paul in 1997 as a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life, this day is attached to the Feast of the Presentation of …
Dear Fellow Conference Members, I wish to introduce myself: I am a professed Missionary for 20 years in the Secular Institute of Missionaries of the Kingship of Christ and grateful to God for giving me this opportunity to serve you and work with you to make our vocation of lay consecration better known and loved …
Dear Friends, The month of June has so many beautiful liturgical feasts: The Body and Blood of Christ, the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, and Saints Peter and Paul. It is a month brimming with graces for the taking. I would like to zero …
Dear Friends, It is Lent. Does that make your heart fall or does it make your heart sing? I like to think of this season as one to grow in love for Jesus and to follow in his footsteps. True, his footsteps lead us to the desert which conjures up visions of barrenness, merciless heat, …
Christmas 2020 Dear Friends, Well, here we are – Christmas in the year of COVID-19. Can we travel? Will we be able to gather with our family? How can I shop for gifts that I cannot see or touch? Will the post office deliver my packages on time? Will we even be able to worship …
