The Sisters of Bon Secours have many ministries. One of which is the Justice, Peace and Integrity for Creation Ministry, or JPIC. Below is a note from our Director of JPIC, USA, Simone Blanchard about a special month-long scavenger hunt: The JPIC USA Team invites you to celebrate creation with us this spring. Starting on Earth Day and concluding at the end of Laudato Si' week in May, we will slow down to enjoy nature, showing reverent curiosity for the non-human…
Today's blog is from Andrea Springer, one of our regular retreat presenters and blog contributors. Andrea is leading our Embracing Balance retreat Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5. If this blog resonates with you then you will love the retreat! Life is a Teeter Totter The image of a teeter totter keeps coming to mind. Fond childhood memories of the up and down, the freedom of the rise and the landing with feet touching the ground. And then, there is…
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…
I stumbled upon this quote by William Shakespeare and the first place that popped into my head is Bon Secours. You know you are always invited to come enjoy the grounds, right? The earth has music for those who listen. ~ William Shakespeare
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…
"The Lord is risen indeed." ~ Luke 24:34 We are sending warm Easter wishes to you and your friends and family today. Joyous Time of Year May the glory and the promise of this joyous time of year bring peace and happiness to you and those you hold most dear. And may Christ, Our Risen Saviour, always be there by your side to bless you most abundantly and be your loving guide. - Author Unknown
Tomorrow, guests will arrive to participate in our annual Triduum Retreat. This Holy Week retreats welcome the retreatants to live deeper into their understanding of Jesus's self-sacrificing love for us. Please hold the retreatants and the retreat leaders, Fr. Phil Cover and Sr. Eileen Quinn in prayer as they journey together through Holy Week. Prayer for Holy Week Lord, let everything I do in the coming Holy Week be inspired by You. Help me to remember that nothing is important…
Today, we hope you will join us for a Palm Sunday concert in the Bon Secours Chapel! The Howard County Christian Choir will be leading us through "Who is This King", a Cantata for Choir written by Joseph M. Martin and Lloyd Larson. We will gather in the Chapel at 4pm and then there will be time following the concert for mingling and light refreshments. Registration is not required and the event is free, although a freewill offering will be…
Gracious and Loving God, As we gather in prayer on this St. Patrick's Day, we are reminded of the rich tapestry of faith and tradition that has woven through the ages. We thank you for the life and legacy of St. Patrick, whose unwavering dedication to spreading your word inspires us still. In this season of Lent, as we journey toward the cross and the empty tomb, may we find strength in St. Patrick's example of perseverance and resilience. Like…
In Maryland, March 13 is recognized as Good Samaritan Day. Today, we celebrate those that act as Good Samaritans, serving, caring, and loving those in need. Let's take a moment to remember the story of the Good Samaritan: The Parable of the Good Samaritan On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” He…
