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As seen in Journey
Published several times a year, Journey serves as a vital platform for exploring contemporary issues and concerns that touch upon the heart of our ministries, spirituality, religious life, the Catholic Church, and beyond. Each issue is a tapestry woven with insightful articles penned by IHM sisters, whose diverse experiences and perspectives offer a unique lens on these critical matters. Beyond the IHM community, the magazine welcomes contributions from esteemed colleagues and friends, enriching the dialogue with a broader range of voices and expertise. Through this collaborative effort, Journey strives to foster deeper understanding and reflection on the challenges and opportunities facing our world today, seeking to illuminate pathways towards meaningful action and growth within the spiritual and social spheres. It encourages readers to engage in critical dialogue, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose through the exploration of faith, service, and the ever-evolving landscape of our times.
Reflections on the Value of Reading and Writing (and Hobbits)
Writing and reading can lead to a spark of inspiration and how, if we have the curiosity to pursue that spark, we never know where it might lead us.
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence is something that can be learned, comes in all varieties, is influenced by a variety of factors, and is worth practicing and monitoring throughout all of our lives.
Spirit of Ubuntu: A Measure of Our World’s Emotional Wellness
I believe that the situation at our US-Mexico border is an invitation to put into practice our spirit of ubuntu and give witness to the emotional wellness of our society. It takes great courage and deep faith for families to leave their homes and loved ones to cross the border (wall, river or desert).
The Price of Hiding
Who we are, who we think we are, how we identify ourselves to our world and how we interact with our world are all factors in our choice to hide or come forward based on those aforementioned fear factors.
Wound Care: A Peace and Justice Perspective
In our work for a more just and inclusive world, may we listen with the ear of the Holy One so that we may truly hear the cries of our world.
Balance and Peace
The Paschal Mystery reminds us that living, dying, and rising are all part of our life experience. We learn from Jesus that new life can come from death, that we can find meaning in tough times, that there really is light in the darkness.
Stress, Grief, and Gratitude: Lessons from the Pandemic
The pandemic has reminded us that we are in the hands of a God who loves us, with less control than we imagine.
One thing I do to stay emotionally healthy is…
Answers from IHM Sisters and IHM Associates.
Tips for Living Emotionally Well
Tip #1 “Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life.” Luke 12:22 As in so many of life’s ways, I believe that Jesus sets us on a path, offering tips, if you will, for keeping ourselves emotionally well.…
Emotional Well-Being as We Age
Maintaining our emotional health as we age is not one size fits all. Our emotional needs will vary at different times as we age. Being aware of the complexity of our emotional health and appraising the facets of our life which impact it, are the roadmaps to feeling good and enjoying
life.