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Gospel in Action
Gospel in Action is an archive of posts made in response to global issues. Learn more about Gospel Justice.
Reflection for the Vigil of the First Sunday of Advent
Consider that with the season of Advent, the Church is offering us a three-fold invitation. Advent invites us to look back – back to Christ’s First Coming – to that time when the Word made flesh was born in Bethlehem. …
Wangari Committee Supports BC Student Researchers
The Wangari Committee provided grants for two 2024 Benedictine College Discovery Day projects, which were presented to the sisters on April 25. The grants support research related to stewardship, sustainability, women’s equality, and environmental justice. Abby Walterscheid investigated proteinprotein interactions…
Community Garden Takes Root
For several years the sisters have dreamed about the possibility of hosting a community garden on their property for the people of Atchison. In spring 2024, that dream became a reality when the director of Catholic Charities in Atchison, Kelly…
Sisters Learn about Middle East Peace Efforts
On July 8, 2024, the Mount Benedictines for Peace committee sponsored a presentation by Destiny Magnett, program and outreach manager for Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP). CMEP was founded in 1984 to be a voice of U.S. Christians for…
Oblate Serves Recently Incarcerated Women
When Renée Roosa became an oblate of Mount St. Scholastica in 2023, she began searching for a way to live out the call stated in the “Oblate Prayer” to “be models in our … communities of dignified human labor ……
How we make socially responsible investments
How we are able to make socially responsible investments, do our part in caring for creation, and stand up for what we believe in.
Reflection for the Feast of the Assumption
This feast of the Assumption of Mary is a celebration of the promised fulfillment of our longing: a life in God that never ends, with all who have gone before us – all disciples in faith, of which Mary is…
Hats for the Homeless from the Knitting & Crocheting Group
The Knitting & Crocheting Group at Keeler Women’s Center is preparing hats for the winter months. Every winter at Keeler Women’s Center we distribute hats, gloves and scarfs to walk-in people in need. We also share our donations with other…
Reflection for the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
Sometime between the years 64 and 67, Saints Peter and Paul were martyred. The city of Rome has been observing this Feast day since the mid-third century. We remember their faith, their courage, and their leadership during the very difficult…
Reflection for the Feast of St. John the Baptist
by Sister Connie Krstolic, OSB Luke 1:57-66, 80 RING…RING…RING Mount St. Scholastica…how may I help you? With whom would you like to speak? JOHN…We have no one here by that name. May I ask who’s calling? Names of places and people are just a…
No Need to Fear the Fire Within
by Helga Leija May 20, 2024 It is now Pentecost, the end of Easter, or its culmination if you prefer. The wind in the trees is the breath of God. Tongues of fire hover over our heads. What do we…
Reflection for the Feast of the Ascension
by Sister Jeanne d’Arc Kernion, OSB May 8, 2024 Many of the paintings of the Ascension depict Jesus ascending and the apostles looking on in prayerful positions. Their eyes fixed on him and the two angels in the background.…
