stillness
Still, Still, Still
Editor’s Note: DC Service Corps volunteer Claire Bosch shares how she has embraced a season of stillness and reflects on the importance of stillness amidst her year of service. Living life in a community of ten, there’s always something going on: a conversation to join, a dish to be cleaned, a show to be watched,…
Waiting for Mission in Stillness
Editor’s note: SarahJane Cauzillo, a new FMS missioner, walks us through her spiritual growth process as she prepares to join us for formation in Washington, DC. Almost eight months ago to the day, I sucked in a harsh breath, and then clicked “submit.” My muscles unclenched as the first stage of my official application to…
Be Not Afraid: Meeting Myself in Solitude
Editor’s Note: Missioner Annemarie Barrett reflects on how accepting silence and solitude led her to a better understanding of herself as well as the other people around her. There is a quote from the popular feminist author, bell hooks, that says, “Knowing how to be solitary is central to the art of loving. When we…
