KYESE: A Call to Prayer, Communion, and Mission
After World War II the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions returned to their convents in Sittwe and Thandwe and were soon involved in their educational and pastoral ministries.…
Listening to Mayon’s Echoing Voice
I grew up at the skirt of Mayon Volcano, rising over 8,000 feet with a perfect, living cone. At her sight, each morning was to awaken into awe and wonder.…
Experiencing Contemplative Practice
O LORD, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. O LORD. (Ps. 139)Contemplation for…
Disturb My Being, O Holy Presence
I normally would enter into holy week — seeking peace, silence and stillness, yet with all of what is going on in our world today I offer a prayer calling…
The Miracle of Silence
I have thought that silence is being silent in a quiet atmosphere: there are no sounds; nothing moves; everything stops working. However, it is exactly the opposite. Being in silence…
Sacred Gathering: all in All
Awe enters in Beauty already present, they settle. Compassion knocks and opens the door Delight by her side Enthusiasm stands Faith ushers all Generosity plays Hope speaks Imagination responds Joy…
A Time To Be
Lent is a time for embracing reflection and renewal. A time to allow spaces for quieting the buzz of what goes on in and around and allow the silence to…
From Aha to Aah
A little bird hops next to an older one looking up in the sky “Ma, why do you sing? She curiously asked. The mother bird smiles and responds “When I…
Living in the Questions
The quest for answers, The search for solutions, A daily pursuit it seems, The need to know And understand Everything, anything. A quick tap A simple click Reveals, exposes, unveils…