The Awakening art exhibit offers unique spiritual views

The Awakening art exhibit offers unique spiritual views

The Awakening art exhibit offers unique spiritual views at Good Shepherd Gallery in Ferguson. The exhibit features the photography of Henry Chaney and opened with an artist’s reception on September 23rd. Chaney’s works offer a creative and individual perspective of the Bible, church, spirituality and God. Henry Chaney was heavily involved in the church while…

Pilgrims widened the doors of Contemplative Sisters’ hearts

Pilgrims widened the doors of Contemplative Sisters’ hearts

Pilgrims prayed with the Contemplative Sisters of the Good Shepherd at Maria Droste Convent in St. Louis on August 9, 2016. Sisters welcomed the 55 pilgrims to their chapel in response to the Holy Year of Mercy. The pilgrims traveled more than 80 miles from their parish in Farmington, Missouri, to pray with the Sisters. The…

Sisters of Earth share dreams for Earth healing

Sisters of Earth share dreams for Earth healing

Sisters of Earth share dreams for Earth healing when they gather every two years for a conference. This group of women shares a deep concern for the ecological and spiritual crises of our times. They meet at the conference to share stories and dreams for healing the human spirit and restoring Earth’s life support systems. The women…

Sister Gabriel’s zeal for justice
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Sister Gabriel’s zeal for justice

Sister Gabriel’s zeal for justice is legendary among activist circles in some cities and within the Order of Sisters of the Good Shepherd. She has spent a lifetime involved in social justice causes and campaigns. Sister Gabriel was still engaged in her lifelong commitment to right social wrongs when I met her at Boutwells Landing in…

Healing presence in the lives of women

Healing presence in the lives of women

Healing presence in the lives of women. That is how women at Good Shepherd Gracenter describe the recovery residence that offers them a supportive and gently challenging program to strengthen their early sobriety. Gracenter helps women without resources break free from drug and alcohol addiction. The healing presence at Gracenter and power of God’s grace…