Global Sisters Report

12/20/2025

Responding to a proud and conniving ruler who depended only on political alliances, God worked through a simple young woman whose vulnerable child possessed the power to undermine well-armed, determined bullies.

Scripture for Life: We, like Joseph, are invited to empty ourselves, choosing to abandon anything that can get in the way of our union with God or our collaboration with God's design for creation.

12/20/2025

Dominican Sr. María Lucía Caram Padilla was awarded the Order of Princess Olga, III class, by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for her efforts in providing humanitarian aid since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Dominican Sr. María Lucía Caram Padilla was awarded the Order of Princess Olga, III class, by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for her efforts in providing humanitarian aid since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

12/20/2025

The group was split 5-5 on a statement that held Jesus' masculinity and that of all who receive holy orders "is not accidental" but rather an "integral part of the sacramental identity."

The group was split 5-5 on a statement that held Jesus' masculinity and that of all who receive holy orders "is not accidental" but rather an "integral part of the sacramental identity."

12/19/2025

In the Sancoale valley in Goa, India, where the breeze carries whispers of prayer and the scent of medicinal balm, Sr. Valentine Cota has touched the lives of many in her 50 years of religious life.

In the Sancoale valley in Goa, India, where the breeze carries whispers of prayer and the scent of medicinal balm, Sr. Valentine Cota has touched the lives of many in her 50 years of religious life.

12/19/2025

When we accompany, it is the other person who leads the walk. We are happy to stay close, to give support, making our presence felt to encourage, motivating them when they are weary, lost and neglected.

When we accompany, it is the other person who leads the walk. We are happy to stay close, to give support, making our presence felt to encourage, motivating them when they are weary, lost and neglected.

12/19/2025

"You wish you could help every person who crosses your path," said Alvarado. "But sometimes all we have are words and spirituality, because economically and materially, we're at a loss and sometimes you feel impotent, not being able to help."

"You wish you could help every person who crosses your path," said Sr. Alicia Alvarado. "But sometimes all we have are words and spirituality, because economically and materially, we're at a loss and sometimes you feel impotent, not being able to help."

12/19/2025

Jesus as the Word of God plays different roles in our spiritual life. Words carry strong vibrations to inspire, heal and transform the human heart, including plants, animals and all of cosmic creation.

Jesus as the Word of God plays different roles in our spiritual life. Words carry strong vibrations to inspire, heal and transform the human heart, including plants, animals and all of cosmic creation.

12/19/2025

The current political climate, with its debates over hospitality, generosity and human dignity, makes me sick to my stomach. Are we still the mighty woman with the torch, welcoming the tired and poor?
https://www.globalsistersreport.org/social-justice/lessons-desert-fathers-welcoming-tired-and-poor

12/19/2025

Like my birth mother, Mother Mary reminds me to fully trust in God and hold steadfast in prayer.

Like my birth mother, Mother Mary reminds me to fully trust in God and hold steadfast in prayer.

12/18/2025

These witchcraft accusations have fueled a wave of violence, leaving thousands displaced and over 160 people dead, though leaders and advocates claim the unreported number of deaths far exceeds that figure.

Catholic sisters in Kenya offer support to elder men and women who have been driven from their homes — if not killed — following accusations of witchcraft from those eager to take their land.

12/18/2025

"You wish you could help every person who crosses your path," said Sr. Alicia Alvarado. "But sometimes all we have are words and spirituality, because economically and materially, we're at a loss and sometimes you feel impotent, not being able to help."

"You wish you could help every person who crosses your path," said Sr. Alicia Alvarado. "But sometimes all we have are words and spirituality, because economically and materially, we're at a loss and sometimes you feel impotent, not being able to help."