Later this week, we will commemorate the 23rd anniversary of September 11. We hold this as a solemn day to remember those lost, those that suffered, and those that risked their lives for others. Although we are 23 years removed from the devastation of that day, we continue to care for one another and move forward as a nation. Join us in prayer today and Wednesday... Holy God, Creator of all people and all nations, It is with sorrow and…
Seek Me with your whole being. I desire to be found by you, and I orchestrate the events of your life with that purpose in mind. When things go well and you are blessed, you can feel Me smiling on you. When you encounter rough patches along your life-journey, trust that My Light is still shining upon you. My reasons for allowing these adversities may be shrouded in mystery, but My continual Presence with you is an absolute promise. Seek…
Dear Creator God, You made the wind and the waves and the wide sandy beach that stretches as far as the eye can see. I felt Your presence as I baked in the sun and dove in the sea-green water, listening to the gulls darting overhead. May I continue to bask in Your warmth in the cooling autumn days. The ice cream truck was always there when I wanted it, and somehow the rain stayed away when the picnic supper…
Amy Sorensen Kulesa shared this poem with us, originally from ordinary on purpose. All of these are the perfect reasons to call out to God in prayer. GOD HEARS! More Hope... God hears. God hears our fancy, formal, memorized prayers, fingers slipping over beads. God hears our bitter, angry prayers. Why, God??? How??? What am I supposed to do now, God??? God hears our tiny, whispered pleas. Every single word. Please. Help. Be near. Or even… God???? God hears through our…
Today we present thoughts on listening and mindfulness from Jenifer Kirin, a certified life coach who is also a Bon Secours co-worker. This structured post begins with a poem about listening, followed by a discussion, and lastly, information on how to take action by engaging in an event related to the topic. POEM On Listening There is a power in the listening, in getting past the thoughts we want to speak: to share our similar experience, to express compassion and…
Tomorrow, Monday, April 8, a Total Solar Eclipse will cross North America from Mexico to Canada. Millions of people will spend about 5 minutes witnesses something truly magnificent - the moon completely covering the sun, creating total darkness in the middle of the day. There was a similar eclipse in August on 2017. My husband and I traveled to Jackson Hole, WY to be in the path of totality. When he started planning the trip (years earlier), I thought it…
Today is National Dandelion Day (who knew?!). We found this list of "Life Lessons from a Dandelion" from the Wisconsin State Farmer website. It's full of beautiful reminders for all of us... Advice from a dandelion, written by Jerry Apps Never apologize for being one of the first to celebrate the arrival of spring. Remember that small can be beautiful. Be proud of who you are and what you can do—even though some may despise you. When you are stomped…
Today is the start of Catholic Sisters Week, a week dedicated to honoring women religious around the world. As a ministry of the Sisters of Bon Secours, we are dedicated to service their mission of being "Good Help to Those in Need" to all that enter our doors and to creating a retreat schedule that honors their work and ministry of providing healing, compassion, and liberation to all people. Please join us in praying for the Sisters of Bon Secours…
The month of March is designated as Women's Month and Friday is International Women's Day. As a ministry of the Sisters of Bon Secours, we remember the first twelve women to become Sisters of Bon Secours 200 years ago. They stepped out in faith to care for people in need in ways that were unheard of and often looked down upon. They trusted in God to lead them in answering the Call to care for the poor, the sick, and…
We are rounding out our Black History Month series with a list of inventions, patents, and creative solutions that we still use today that were created by Black Americans. This listing is not comprehensive and it includes inventions that solved significant problems and also two that bring tremendous joy! Garrett Morgan - the traffic light to include the yellow "warning light" (1922) Alexander Miles - automatic elevator doors (1887) Mary Van Brittan Brown - home security systems, complete with cameras,…
