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Couch-Surfing with ex-Cons (2)

Dec 16, 2015 | 0 Comments

In July 2015, Aussie former-Dominican Bek Griffin embarked upon a journey across the Pacific to the USA where she visited other former religious sisters from a range of different States and communities and enjoyed some of the very best couch and futon accommodation...

Third Sunday of Advent

Dec 12, 2015 | 0 Comments

Advent Hymns #2

Dec 11, 2015 | 0 Comments

Am I Not Here?

Dec 11, 2015 | 3 Comments

By Guadalupana. I have a confession to make. My name is not really "Guadalupana." However, Our Lady of Guadalupe played a role in my name in religious life and I am going to pray that she guides me in this blog post; to share what is on my heart! Near the end of...

Mary Conceived Without Original Sin, Pray For Us

Dec 7, 2015 | 2 Comments

By Josepha. The Immaculate Conception was a big feast day in the convent I had entered. We had our letter-writing day for all of our Christmas cards on that day and it was a mad race to try and write to every person that we did not often have the chance to write the...

Second Sunday of Advent

Dec 5, 2015 | 0 Comments

Advent Hymns #1

Dec 4, 2015 | 0 Comments

#thanksconvent

Dec 3, 2015 | 5 Comments

As the end of the year draws near and we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ, Advent is a beautiful time to reflect upon the blessings that God has given us. This year, Leonie's Longing invites you to join our #thanksconvent movement, and tell us what you gained...