Weavings Joy Reflection: January 2026
Bubbling With Joy by Carol Sejda, Covenant Companion When I am worn out from physical tasks or mental turmoil, I am so grateful for the… Read More »Weavings Joy Reflection: January 2026
Weavings is a monthly reflection that is the collective effort of the Wheaton Franciscan Covenant Companions and Sisters to provide spiritual nourishment that helps us feel God’s presence in daily living and invite an openness to God. Read recent issues.
Bubbling With Joy by Carol Sejda, Covenant Companion When I am worn out from physical tasks or mental turmoil, I am so grateful for the… Read More »Weavings Joy Reflection: January 2026
To Be Held… Reflection by David Pfeifer, Covenant Companions A bit over a year ago, I was diagnosed with an aneurysm affecting my ascending aorta.… Read More »Weavings Reflection: December 2025
Choosing The Franciscan Path Comments by Wheaton Franciscan Sisters and Covenant Companions As we approach the special days of Franciscan remembrance and celebration in October,… Read More »Weavings Reflection: October 2025
LOOKING UP by Sister Georgene L. Wilson, OSF, D. Min. Sages of the ages of both seas and deserts See lights of direction When they… Read More »Weavings Reflection: August 2025
My Morning Walk by Shirley Justin-Wolff, Covenant Companion For the past 30–35 years, the best part of my day has been my morning walk. It’s… Read More »Weavings Joy Reflection: July 2025
My Joy and Blessing by Marilyn Ladone, Covenant Companion My joy is my eight grandchildren who all live near me. Here they are, from the… Read More »Weavings Joy Reflection: May 2025
Arguments With Myself by Dave Pfeifer, Covenant Companion How long, Lord, must I call for help,but you do not listen?Or cry out to you, “Violence!”but… Read More »Weavings Reflection: March 2025
Jesus Shops At Aldi’s by Mary Ellen Durbin, Covenant Companion The first time I shopped at Aldi’s, I struggled to get the cart out of… Read More »Weavings Reflection: February 2025
The Pond by John Kelsey, Covenant Companion This place brings us joy. Our dog Connor sniffs, tracks, and plays hunter of beasts great and small,… Read More »Weavings Joy Reflection: January 2025
Angels Sing To Grow Our Heart’s Eye Awake by Sister Georgene L. Wilson, OSF, D. Min It’s dark!That’s how it is the last days of… Read More »Weavings Reflection: December 2024
Something’s Coming by Sharon Niemet, Covenant Companion More than 10,000 babies are born every day in the United States. But when it’s your baby, the… Read More »Weavings Reflection: November 2024
WAVES by Dave Pfeifer, Covenant Companion My mom died of COVID in 2020 after a long decline due to dementia. I received a call from… Read More »Weavings Reflection: October 2024
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