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There are ample reasons to feel self-protective, guarded, and defended in our lives today, and an abundance of events and dynamics that trigger our fears and angers. How can we make the choice - again and again - to welcome the one we encounter as a fellow human?
I can’t grieve for Russia’s attack on Ukraine, I can’t be horrified by the Nazi Holocaust and not acknowledge that this country I call “mine” is built on, exists because of, actions every bit as repellant. 
On Sunday, September 15, Chicago-area Sisters and Associates gathered at Marian Village for a simple but beautiful Covenanting ceremony. The community celebrated the First Covenant of Sheila Broderick, and the Recovenanting of six Chicago-area Associates.

“What matters is that you serve God not as much as you want, but as much as is possible for you.”

Blessed Mary Theresa of Jesus Gerhardinger Foundress, School Sisters of Notre Dame