Sr. Mary Shimo

May 7, 2023

A Prayer for Racial Justice

Today's prayer is offered as we look forward to Rev. Joan Crawford's "Working in Solidarity: Anti-Racism Retreat for Faith Communities" that begins on Friday. Click here to learn more. If you cannot be with us, please take a moment to pray for justice and understanding in our world. A Prayer for Racial Justice Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be…

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April 15, 2020

The Ballad of Reading Gaol

Sr. Mary Shimo is a Sister of Bon Secours and currently serves on the Leadership Team for the sisters in the United States. For today's post, Sr. Mary offers the following reflection, which she received from the sister's Associate ministry. We are not perfect and this ballad calls us to recognize our brokenness. We (I) am broken in so many ways yet our culture does not allow it, but Our God does allow it and enters into that brokenness with…

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