The spirituality of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur is characterized by the call to discover and to become the very goodness of God in our world.
We commit ourselves to deepen our relationships with God, one another, those living in poverty, and with the whole of creation. We embrace our mission seeking life in abundance for all.
The following are reflections, prayers and poems written by Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
Glimpses of God's Goodness are published for all Sundays and Feast Days at www.sndden.org, the international website of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. December 8, 2024 Luke 3: 1-6 Over the last few weeks, in the readings at Mass, we have heard the “end of the year” collection of warnings and admonitions about the end
Glimpses of God's Goodness are published for all Sundays and Feast Days at www.sndden.org, the international website of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. December 1, 2024 Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 As we begin this new liturgical year, we move into Cycle C, fresh from the celebration of the feast of “Christ, the King.” On this feast,
A reflection by Sister Kathleen Gallivan, SNDdeN I am grateful for the deep sense of being bonded in heart and Spirit with the Notre Dame world and for the diverse ministries through which we proclaim God’s goodness. The sense of bonding began long before I entered the congregation. The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur
Glimpses of God's Goodness are published for all Sundays and Feast Days at www.sndden.org, the international website of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. March 29, 2024 John 18: 1-19, 42 “Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree…” The words of the black spiritual came
Glimpses of God's Goodness are published for all Sundays and Feast Days at www.sndden.org, the international website of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. March 28, 2024 John 13: 1-15 Today our Lenten journey reaches its climax in the Triduum of the Passion. Just a few days ago on Palm Sunday we celebrated Jesus triumphal entry
Glimpses of God's Goodness are published for all Sundays and Feast Days at www.sndden.org, the international website of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. March 24, 2024 Mark 11:1-10 The Church refers to this sabbath as Palm Sunday. The liturgy begins with a solemn procession and a remembering of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. Mark’s gospel says that “many
Glimpses of God's Goodness are published for all Sundays and Feast Days at www.sndden.org, the international website of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. March 17th, 2024 John 12: 20 – 33 This is the request of the so-called Greeks. They approach the two disciples who have Greek names; Philip and Andrew. Perhaps they felt more
Glimpses of God's Goodness are published for all Sundays and Feast Days at www.sndden.org, the international website of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. March 10, 2024 John 3: 14-21 The conversation with Nicodemus This 4th Sunday of Lent provides us with a glimpse of God’s abundant Goodness to each of us. As always, Jesus greets
Glimpses of God's Goodness are published for all Sundays and Feast Days at www.sndden.org, the international website of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. March 3, 2024 John 4: 5-42 Today’s Liturgy of the Word offers two options. Here, we’ll be looking at the Gospel assigned for a liturgy with people preparing to be baptized at
Glimpses of God's Goodness are published for all Sundays and Feast Days at www.sndden.org, the international website of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. February 25, 2024 February 25, 2024 Mark 9; 2-10 On this second Sunday of Lent, the Church our mother invites us to meditate on the Transfiguration of Jesus according to the Gospel
