Second Sunday of Lent
By Sr. Barbara Jean Franklin, ASC Genesis 22:1-2,9a, 10-12, 15-18; Romans 8:31-34; Mark 9:2-10 A mountain of laundry, a mountain of dirty dishes, a mountain of papers… Read More »Second Sunday of Lent
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Sister Barbara Jean Franklin, ASC
Sister Barbara Jean Franklin was a teacher or principal for nearly 20 years in Illinois and Missouri before helping to lead the Diocese of Springfield, Illinois’ Office of Education for 3.5 years. She then went on to serve her community as treasurer of the former Ruma and Columbia provinces, as a provincial councilor and later, as U.S. Regional Leader. Currently, she is administrator and Community Life Team member of the Ruma Center, and co-director of the Vocations Ministry. She is also an author and speaker.
Season of Creation Women and Men for All Seasons
Faith traditions have special seasons that help believers focus on particular aspects of the spiritual life—like Advent and Lent, or that center on a particular holiday—like Christmas and Hanukkah. Another related noun is the word “seasoning”—
Her Name is Ruby Bridges
Her name is Ruby Bridges, in full Ruby Nell Bridges, in marriage Ruby Bridges-Hall. Perhaps few remember her name, but when her actions are recounted,… Read More »Her Name is Ruby Bridges
Farewell, Rudy
By Sister Barbara Jean Franklin, ASC We learned last week that the talented St. Louis-area sculptor Rudolph “Rudy” Torrini died Wednesday, Sept. 5. He was… Read More »Farewell, Rudy
Each of Us is a Corpus Christi Procession
By Sister Barbara Jean Franklin, ASC On Sunday, Catholics celebrated the feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ – formerly, Corpus Christi… Read More »Each of Us is a Corpus Christi Procession