By: The Catholic Post - September 12, 2019 -
Book Review
Book, Debby Irving, OSB, racism, Sister Mary Core, Waking up White
Debby Irving, left, is the author of "Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race."
Reviewed by Sister Mary Core, OSB About two years ago, I read about Debby Irving’s book, “Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race.” I thought, “Interesting title. I ought to read that.” Why? Because I wondered whether I myself was unintentionally racist. I had grown aware of my thoughts around race. […]
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By: Jennifer Willems - July 11, 2018 -
Featured Article
immigration, Sister Mary Core, Sister Sandra Brunenn, St. Mary Monastery
St. Mary Monastery in Rock Island.
ROCK ISLAND — Concerned for the children separated from their families at the U.S. border and the effect this will have on all concerned for years to come, the Sisters of St. Benedict of St. Mary Monastery are inviting people to join them in asking God for guidance this Saturday, July 14, at “Keep Todas […]
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By: Jennifer Willems - December 13, 2017 -
Featured Article
Christmas, Christmas village, Nativity, Rock Island, Sister Mary Core, St. Mary Monastery
Sister Mary Core, OSB, said it delights her to watch children enter into “the wonderland of little houses and people and motion” of her Christmas village at St. Mary Monastery in Rock Island. (Provided photo)
ROCK ISLAND — Benedictine Sister Mary Core didn’t start out to make a Christmas village that enchants children and adults who visit St. Mary Monastery from late Advent through the Christmas season. It just sort of happened. What is more intentional is the focus on why Christmas is such a meaningful — as well as […]
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