Entries by Emily Vranesh

“Nun Girl Summer”

The term “Nun Girl Summer” has become popularized in pop culture this year, illustrating the desire for young people to take a break from increasingly chaotic lives and superficial relationships […]

Lilies of the City

When I was ten, I found myself walking with Gramma in the west pasture. When we reached a huge Golden Raintree, we stopped. There was a wooden bench under the […]

“Hey Hon!”

Gentle the words were—not meant to be heard, but I overheard. The couple had just strapped their young child into the car seat when one leaned over to make a […]

Life Will Teach Us

Suzanne completed a presentation on the spirituality of suffering. Agnes, the senior of the workshop participants, turned to Charlotte and asked. “Has Suzanne suffered much?” Charlotte responded: “I don’t think […]

Let’s Give a Shout Out!

Routine was in order as we ordered our footsteps. A little cleaning here, a little laundry there, reorganizing the cupboards and it all added up. The rainy day allowed us […]

Billboard

When we read the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament), what do we do with all those prophets today in our world; in the 21st century? Our seminarians took that challenge and […]

Words

The little purple flowers upon the stamp, upon the envelope, was telltale that something good was within. Little purple flowers noted upon my pathways always seem to refresh. Receiving encouragement […]

Coins to Offer?

Jesus often tried to get people’s attention to provoke a shift in perspective that aligns with God’s vision for creation and which, hopefully, will lead to corresponding action. In Luke’s […]