None of the 11 saints associated with the United States are of African descent despite the presence of Black Catholics in the U.S. since the 18th Century. But here is one individual who could very well become one of the first Black Saints in our country, Pierre Toussaint (1776-1853). Toussaint’s story is a fascinating one. […]
Celebrating Everyday Spirituality
About Sister Melannie Svoboda, SND
Sister of Notre Dame, teacher, student, author, speaker, listener, friend, poet, farm girl. About Sunflower Seeds
Each Monday I’ll post a short reflection, a simple musing on some aspect of spirituality— the everyday kind of spirituality that includes things like walking in the park, slicing an onion for the casserole, caring for a child, studying for an exam, reading a line from scripture, laughing at a joke, or mourning a significant loss.
Along the way I welcome your questions, comments and insights too. After all, we’re all in this life—this spiritual life—together!
About the Sisters of Notre Dame, Chardon, Ohio
The Sisters of Notre Dame of Chardon, Ohio, belong to an international congregation of more than two thousand apostolic women religious. We are one in mind and one in heart for the transformation of the world in Christ.
