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When Pope Francis first appeared on the papal balcony wearing a simple white cassock, his own brown shoes, eschewing the red cape with white fur trimming, I was surprised.

Joan Chittister was in the front of the "Hands Off!" rally in Erie, PA, this past weekend, where about a thousand people joined with millions across the country, protesting massive cuts of fe
There are three obstacles to our development that would make us a moral force in the world.
John Manzo, a columnist with the News and Tribune, writes about Joan Chittister and her teachings on "enoughness" in a culture of greed.
Joan Chittister's new column deals with the re-election of Donald Trump, and offers a resolute view on the days to come.

New and downloadable, this collection of Sister Mary Lou Kownacki's mantras offer wise, encouraging thoughts for each ordinary moment of the day: waking up, reading Scripture, doing work, eat
Two weeks ago, Joan Chittister joined Liz Cheney for a conversation about democracy as part of the Jefferson Educational Society's Global Summit.
Joan Chittister's latest column in the National Catholic Reporter laments the wars in Ukraine and Gaza today and asks "So, America, what do we
"The National Catholic Reporter has served as the Catholic guide to great writing, to profound social development, and to the truth-telling commitment that keeps the Catholic church itself alive an

Prayerfully prepare to participate in this year's General Election with this piece from Joan Chittister, w
A recent column in the Global Sisters Report quotes from Joan Chittister and draws on her writings about the evolution of religious life. Dorothy Fernandes, a Sister of the Presentation
Joan Chittister offered the opening prayer at the Root and Branch Gathering held in early September.
If journal keeping appeals to those you minister with; if they are looking for a sacred place to record
At the end of August, Joan Chittister will offer the opening prayer and reflections at the Root & Branch Community for Reform's conference, "Empowering Ourselves." This lay-led
If you are a member of Monasteries of the Heart, join a free Zoom gathering celebrating the Feast of Benedict on July 11.