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Dance and its sacred connection to gospel
I began to dance some 25 years ago. This inspiration came to me at a time when I was mourning the sudden death of my mother. It was a period of intense loss. On hearing this sad news, I immediately flew to Singapore to be with my family navigating through the funeral services and celebrating…
ICA: Keep a wave upon the sand
Do you remember that line from ‘The Sound of Music’ that went “… how do you keep a wave upon the sand”? That’s what processing the ocean of people, data, emotions, ideals and ideas of the ICA experience has been like – at least for me. Coming from an academic and “start without you” business…
2020 Assembly moves province forward
Sisters in the Province of Mid-North America felt a sense of urgency to move the province forward four years ago when they gathered for Assembly in Belleville, Illinois. They met in November 2016 to plan for the future of the province. Sister Caridad Tamayo remarked during that Assembly, “What a gift to know the heart of…
Widespread homelessness a crisis
Displaced by widespread homelessness I want to address the issue of widespread homelessness. As a new Good Shepherd Volunteer, I’ve had the opportunity to meet many inspiring Sisters and Mission Partners who are deeply committed to social justice. I am struck by the Good Shepherd charism and the community’s commitment to a simple yet radical…
Time is elusive when it comes to summer
Ahhh, time is elusive. The lovely little snapdragons you see here make my heart sing. They popped open in my garden in the earliest days of spring, and they are still in full bloom. These jewels are among the flowers I will soon miss the most. I’ve begun the fall chore of preparing my garden…
Day of the Girl celebrated globally
The UN International Day of the Girl Child (IDG) is celebrated annually on October 11 to promote girls’ empowerment and fulfillment of their human rights while also highlighting the challenges that girls face the world over. A Good Shepherd live forum for IDG will take place on YouTube on October 11, 2020, at 9.30 am…
Virtual ICA sets tone for transformation
For the first time in the history of Good Shepherd, the Inter-Continental Assemblies are being conducted online through the Zoom platform. They are taking place across the globe by region. The virtual ICA (vICA) for Mid-North America began on September 21 and ended on September 25. It included provinces of New York/Toronto, Central South, and…
Danville community active despite COVID
Danville community Sisters Mary Carol McClenon and Stella Mangona report on the energetic activities of the community since the onset of coronavirus lockdowns. Personal retreats Four Good Shepherd Sisters from the Danville Community went on retreat in Carrollton, Ohio, after asking Sr. Francisca Aguillon, Province Leader of Central South, if they could make private retreats…
Mission Formation options open for partners in mission
The North America Mission and Values Team — known best for planning North America Gatherings and Angers Pilgrimages — is offering mission formation in new and creative ways during the pandemic, when we cannot be together in person. The team is broadening the invitation to everyone. Beginning in October, the team will host at least…