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by Elia Cardenas, D.Min, Associate Director Our daily experiences bring new meaning to things and allow us to connect more deeply with the Spirit of God and everything. That connection allows us to move from a simple “thank you” to praise for the goodness we received, even for those things that, at the time, seemed absurd or less important. Sometimes gratitude does not come when life passes us by and challenges arise. Nevertheless, this season invites us to reflect and not ge

As we celebrate Thanksgiving and the end of the liturgical year, join us in sharing a simple technique to assess gratitude in our lives. This virtual program is free and open to all Charism Carriers (associates, affiliates, co-members, etc.). Registration is required. Two options are available to assist with your schedule and time zone. These sessions are identical. November 4 9 - 10:30 AM CT (Chicago) Register for August 26 here November 5 7 - 8:30 PM CT (Chicago) Register f

by Elia Cardenas, DMin, Associate Director Soon we will be celebrating the Solemnity of All Saints, a special day to remember all those people who have been part of our lives and who are no longer with us today. Our dear Pope Francis used to say that “the Saints are not superheros,” they are people like you and me who lived normal lives with joys and sorrows, but with radical love and hope in their lives. We find comfort in thinking that those who have left us physically are

In Leaders in a Diaspora Moment: A Framework for the Emergent in Religious Life ,  Linda Buck, CSJ, writes, “As we hold the tensions of...

by Elia Cardenas, DMin, Associate Director Last month, at our Charism Carrier gathering, we participated in an activity designed to help...

by Linda Buck, CSJ, Leadership Collaborative Executive Director This is a reflection based on the reading for Sunday, August 24, 2025....

by Elia Cardenas, DMin, Associate Director I want to continue reflecting on the glimpses of our congregational charism and how it is...

by Elia Cardenas, DMin, Associate Director In everything we do, the glimpses of our congregational charisms reflect our spiritual life,...

by Tammy Townsend Denny, Leadership Collaborative Associate Director Tammy, second from left, with Linda Buck, CSJ and the tech team from...

by Elia Cárdenas, D.Min, Associate Director We are living in a moment of grace during this Easter season, and our church finds itself...

by Elia Cárdenas, D.Min, Associate Director Image by Claudia Cárdenas While celebrating Easter, we hear amazing resurrection stories,...

by Elia Cárdenas, D.Min, Associate Director We are currently living the Lent season, and during this time, we are called to do much more...

by Elia Cárdenas, D.Min, Associate Director, Dominican lay associate The Mexican artist Frida Kahlo used to say to her husband the great...

Aprilia Untarto, SSpS Aprilia is a Holy Spirit Missionary Sister. She currently ministers at Divine Word College as a College Counselor....

by Elia Cárdenas, D.Min, Associate Director, Dominican lay associate We have begun a New Year and the   Jubilee of Hope ,  and I believe...

Join us for "Exploring Brene Brown's Daring Greatly : Finding the courage to embrace vulnerability to transform the way we live, love,...

During an August retreat, the Holy Spirit moved CARMA participants to new visions about how they could stay connected and merge with MKS.

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Charism Carrier Connections now available for April 2024.

Glimpses of hope create a pathway for our future. By Linda Buck, CSJ Think about the last time you saw a rainbow? What did it evoke in...