Entries by Alyssa Tasto

Marie

Marie, the family glue, Kept siblings’ special days, Cherished her children, Reached out to hurting, Prayed, welcomed, Listened. Communicated, played tricks, Shared homemade bread. I know, God, it was her […]

Come, Holy Spirit

There are a zillion reasons why we pray that the Holy Spirit will continue coming into our lives and world.  Take a moment now, dear reader, to think of THREE […]

“Risen Christ”

When Sister Jean Juenemann was chief executive officer of Queen of Peace Hospital in New Prague, Minn., she had no idea the sculpture she commissioned Joe O’Connell to complete would […]

The Gift of Gratitude

Remember the thank-you notes you wrote as a child to your grandparents, aunts and uncles? Remember the joy of receiving a thank-you card from someone? This reflection explores the meaning […]