2015 HORIZON No. 1 Winter -- Rise, have no fear

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Editor's Note

And may I say thank you

By Carol Schuck Scheiber

May this edition of HORIZON, during this Year of Consecrated Life, be an instrument for all of our readers to discuss and debate and ultimately, in the words of Pope Francis: “be a credible sign of the presence of the Spirit.” Read more...

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2015 vocation workshops; Sisters Week, Center to study religious life, Year of Consecrated Life events, and more. Read more...

Year of Consecrated Life

Year of Consecrated Life

Highlights of the pope's letter to religious

By Pope Francis

I am writing to you as a brother who, like yourselves, is consecrated to God. . . . Read more...

Head into the deep

Head into the deep

By Br. Paul Bednarczyk C.S.C.

Religious have gone out into deep, dangerous waters for centuries. What does it mean to do so today? Read more...

11 reasons to keep building our future

11 reasons to keep building our future

By Fr. Bernhard Eckerstorfer O.S.B.

We need a fresh perspective on religious life and a new way of thinking about the present and future. Read more...

Reflection: God does more than we can ask or imagine

By Sr. Catherine Bertrand S.S.N.D.

We are also turned upside down—every time we are faced with change or choices, we are forced to see things in a whole new way. Again and again we encounter the God of surprises. Read more...

Transfigured by God

Transfigured by God

By Sr. Colleen Mary Mallon O.P.

Our “yes” to consecrated life participates in God’s divine energies that continue to both animate the universe and to make all things new. Read more...

Study sheds light on cultural diversity

Study sheds light on cultural diversity

By Mary Gautier

As we move further into the 21st century and its many demographic changes, the question of how religious communities manage cultural diversity becomes ever more important. Read more...

In gratitude for the messengers of the Master’s invitation

In gratitude for the messengers of the Master’s invitation

By Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò

"Thank you for saying 'yes' to Christ. Thank you for being willing to be recognized as a religious." Read more...

“The Joy of the Gospel” has messages for us

“The Joy of the Gospel” has messages for us

By Sr. Theresa Rickard O.P.

Pope Francis is urging us to take up the challenge— and gladness—of being a missionary disciple. Read more...

Reflection: Faith multiplies in sharing

Reflection: Faith multiplies in sharing

By Clarence Gilyard

"I want what you have. I thank God you've shared it with me." Read more...

Board Nominations ...

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World Day for Consecrated Life ...

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HORIZON Fall 2024 ...

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Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M.

Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M.

Short-term volunteer stints have proven to be a good way for Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M. to get to know women who might consider religious life. Building a relationship with people is key, she says, and the volunteer experience allows time for that. Read more...

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