Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross in Green Bay, WI

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Reflection for June 20, 2021

Jesus calms the storm

He guides us and comforts us in troubling times by Sister Laura Zelten When life tosses us about we need only to turn to Jesus for calm and safety.  Sunday's Gospel from Mark (4:35-41) tells us of... Read More

Reflection for June 13, 2021

In harmony with the Holy Spirit

There are times to work and rest, in accordance with God's   plans by Sister Charlene Hockers Do you enjoy gardening? Or sitting under the shade of a tree in an orchard? If so, you are in the right... Read More

Reflection for June 6, 2021

Nourishing and transforming

Sunday's solemnity celebrates the gift of Eucharist by Sister Jane Riha This Sunday we celebrate the beautiful Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. We celebrate the Eucharist, the... Read More

Reflection for May 30, 2021

Trinity Sunday invites us into a great mystery

It might defy explanation but the Trinity doesn't deny us of  its life, love & grace by Sister Lynne Marie Simonich As we celebrate the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity, we recall the loving... Read More

Reflection for May 23, 2021

A clear, distinct call to witness

Pentecost propels us to rise above the ordinary noise and proclaim the Good News by Sister Elise Cholewinski Recently, I had the opportunity to spend time with one of our Sisters who was dying in a... Read More

Reflection for May 16, 2021

Seeking wisdom

Jesus and the disciples show how praying helps us recognize God's guidance by Sister Mary Kabat Reflecting on this Sunday’s Scripture readings from the Acts of the Apostles (1:15-17,20-26) and the... Read More

Reflection for May 9, 2021

'Because love is of God'

May the love of our Creator and mothers be our gift to all Sister Carolyn Zahringer “Beloved, let us love one another, because love is of God; everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God.” (1... Read More

Reflection for May 2, 2021

To stay, continue, last and endure

Let us remain in Jesus' love through our thoughts, words and deeds  by Sister Francis Bangert During these early spring days, our hearts turn to the beauty of flowers, whether a flowering shrub, an... Read More

Reflection for April 25, 2021

Common good

As Jesus cares for us, we are challenged to care for others by Sister Agnes Fischer Examen for shepherds and shepherdesses (parents, teachers, etc.): Everything depends on how well I attend to the... Read More

Reflection for April 18, 2021

All for us

Jesus shows the way to be in union with God Sunday’s readings are rich with guidance: We have an Advocate in Jesus Christ Our Advocate wishes us peace Our Advocate wants us to be free of sin We can... Read More