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St. Catherine of Siena
written by Melanie Rigney, in 2016, published in Franciscan Media Some of our most beloved saints wouldn’t take no for an answer....

Sisters of Hope
Apr 28, 20212 min read


A little calming bedtime music
Our Dear Janis shared her gifted musical expertise by recording this offering. That, in all things, God Be Glorified’

Sisters of Hope
Apr 8, 20211 min read


Ministries on the Hyphen
While many women take vows of Obedience, Simplicity, and Chastity, the Sisters of Hope take a fourth vow. Our fourth vow is “Reverence...

Sisters of Hope
Mar 13, 20211 min read


Family Prayer at Midday
from the 2019 Book of Common Prayer OPENING SENTENCE Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ...

Sisters of Hope
Mar 3, 20212 min read


Family Prayer in the Morning
from the 2019 Book of Common Prayer OPENING SENTENCE O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall show forth your praise. PSALM 51:15 THE...

Sisters of Hope
Mar 3, 20212 min read


Ash Wednesday, Lectio Divina, & Anglican Rosary
Ash Wednesday is the solemn holy day that begins our time of reflection and yearning to be closer to our Savior. His life, love, and...

Sisters of Hope
Feb 17, 20215 min read


Finding Peace in the Light of the World
When I wake up in the morning, I begin my day by acknowledging Jesus before my feet hit the floor. After a brief time of meditation, I...

Sisters of Hope
Feb 2, 20212 min read


Prayers and Fasting
Scripture teaches us the importance of spending time in the Word of God and in prayer. During certain holy days in Lent such as Ash...

Sisters of Hope
Jan 19, 20213 min read


St. Elizabeth of Hungary & the Litany of Humility
Elizabeth of Hungary, remembered on her feast day of November 17, demonstrated such love for the poor and suffering that she chose a life...

Sisters of Hope
Nov 17, 20203 min read


Prayers for our President and First Lady During Illness
The following prayers have been adapted from the ACNA’s 2019 Book of Common Prayer and will be offered by the Sisters of Hope privately,...

Sisters of Hope
Oct 3, 20204 min read


Prayer Before Leaving Bed in the Morning
(based on Scripture and monastic principles) Have mercy upon me, O God, in Your great goodness; * according to the multitude of Your...

Sisters of Hope
Jun 5, 20202 min read


Good Shepherd Sunday
O God, whose Son Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd of Your people: Grant that, when we hear His voice, we may know Him who calls us each...

Sisters of Hope
May 3, 20201 min read


Mother Teresa's Humility List
“Humility is the mother of all virtues; purity, charity and obedience. It is in being humble that our love becomes real, devoted and...

Sisters of Hope
Apr 15, 20201 min read


The Act of Humility & Offering
Did you know the Hebrew word Mashiach (translated Messiah) means the anointed one? In Luke 7:36-50 (also Matthew 26:6-13 and Mark...

Sisters of Hope
Apr 8, 20202 min read


“...Perfect love drives out fear...” 1 John 4:18
written by Sister Shawna Lea Osborn, SH, RN, FCN In this time of fear, doubt, and pain, I want to encourage each and everyone of you to...

Sisters of Hope
Apr 6, 20202 min read


Litany of Trust
The Litany of Trust is a prayer composed by one of the Sisters of Life, Sr. Faustina Maria Pia, SV. In it, we ask Jesus to deliver us...

Sisters of Hope
Apr 1, 20202 min read
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