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by Sister Annette Koss Wisconsin is the third highest state in the U.S. for human trafficking, according to local police. Milwaukee and Highway 41 increase this corridor of evil. On September 11, a... Read More

by Renae Bauer Communications  Director Self-preservation is instinctual, which is probably why Sunday's readings are so challenging.  They speak of losing everything "here" in return for... Read More

by Sister Margaret Mary Halbach Our Gospel for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time gives the question of "Who do you say that I am?" I remember reflecting on this question many times during my annual... Read More

by Sister Paulette Hupfauf The scriptures this Sunday display differing aspects of Jesus' ministry. Isaiah says, "Observe what is right, do what is just for my salvation is about to come.... Read More

by Sister Lynne Marie Simonich Our Gospel for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time brings us to the sea.  Jesus invited Peter to walk on water to come to him.  Peter believed he would be able to do... Read More

by Sister Carolyn Zahringer Sunday's readings are wonderfully complementary. They invite, respond, bless and surprise! Isaiah's words invite us to come -- come heedfully to the Lord and listen - so... Read More

by Carla Schommer St. Francis Convent Director When the Lord told Solomon in a dream to ask Him for anything and it will be given, Solomon did not ask for riches, or a long life, or the life of... Read More

by Sister Mary Kabat Are there changes you wish to make in your life -- exercise regularly, eat healthier, improve a relationship, take more time for prayer, read a good book?  We all know there... Read More

by Sister Agnes Fischer In Sunday's Gospel, Jesus talks about seeds eaten by birds, dried up by the sun, choked by thorns, and about seeds that produce good fruit. Watch out for the birds, the... Read More

by Sister Elise Cholewinski Over the past few years June has become one of my favorite months. Classes and programs are finished, my office is in order, and I can look forward to time away. Much of... Read More