what legacy is mine how to see the gift of one dandelion who will welcome one delight in one yes for a distant field of yellow yet the solitary dandelion knows of the marvel [...]
Six Weeks in Hebron
On April 29, 2012 Our Lady’s Missionaries with our “Partners Group” listened to a presentation by Sister Rosemary Williamson,olm telling us of her experiences during the six weeks working with the Christian Peacemaker Teams in Hebron. She explained how the occupation and seizure of the Palestinian lands has increased since 1946. The daily work of [...]
Remembering Fr. John Murphy CSB & Out of the Cold’s 25 Years of Growth
A Memorial service and reception for Fr. John Murphy C.S.B. was held at St. Michael’s College on Sunday, April 22, 2012. It marked the 25th anniversary of the Out of the Cold programme started by Fr. Murphy, Sister Susan Moran, OLM; Rev. John Erb and several students from St Michaels College School. Out of the Cold’s early history and growth unfolded in the introduction [...]
Understanding Islam
Last February the Interfaith Department of Scarboro Missions held a four-evening series of talks about Islam. The speakers were respected imams and Islamic scholars. Several OLM sisters attended and found it to be very helpful. The talks were videotaped and are now available for viewing at the following links: The Prophet Muhammad & [...]
“One Earth, Many Religions”
Some of Our Lady’s Missionaries were privileged to attend the Scarboro Missions lecture given by Dr. Heather Eaton, professor of Theology at St. Paul University in Ottawa. Dr. Eaton’s topic, “One Earth, Many Religions” addressed the challenges religions face in responding to our changing world. Major changes in political, economic and cultural realities and increased [...]
OLMs Join in International Women’s Day Action
March 8 is International Women’s Day,and for many years the Toronto group of the Catholic Network for Women’s Equality has chosen this day to raise awareness about human trafficking because the majority of its victims are women and girls. Once again, this past March 8’th, 2012 several OLM sisters joined in holding vigil on the [...]
Sr.Elaine’s Birthday
“When Moses received the Ten Commandments from God, he was told if people obeyed these laws, they would live a long life. Sister Elaine is one of these people, for on March 7th she celebrated her 88th Birthday. She began the day with Mass celebrated by Father Roger Brennan,SFM during which some of her favorite hymns [...]
See New Poem
Marie Clarkson’s latest poem can be read at Poet’s Corner. See pages menu to the right.
A Gathering of OLM’s and Partners
On Sunday January 22, 2012, OLM’S hosted an afternoon with our OLM partners. The theme of the gathering was “WATER”. We watched a video showing us the global availability and the unequal distribution of the sources of fresh water. We also heard an interesting report from Annie Leonard regarding misconceptions about the benefits of [...]
Mindanao Week of Peace
Mindanao Week of Peace Mindanao Week of Peace is a celebration that involves communities of interfaith organizations, non-governmental organizations, people’s organizations as well as government agencies, all of whom are working, advocating and mainstreaming the Culture of Peace in Mindanao. The Interfaith Forum for Peace, Harmony, and Solidarity organized the celebration of Mindanao Week of [...]
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