Touching Heaven and Earth: From Rose to Rosary Step 4: Making Beads Join us in reading a guest blog series by Sr. Orianne Dyck, a Novice with the Daughters of St. Paul, as she reflects upon the process of creating Rosary beads from rose petals. When I was in kindergarten, I learned to roll playdough … Read more
Touching Heaven and Earth: From Rose to Rosary Step 3: Creating Clay Join us in reading a guest blog series by Sr. Orianne Dyck, a Novice with the Daughters of St. Paul, as she reflects upon the process of creating Rosary beads from rose petals. There is a vulnerability to clay that I never realized … Read more
Introducing Our Saint Kateri Indigenous Peoples Program By Ronnie O’Brien I grew up on a corn farm and had no intention of growing corn again. My mom was an avid gardener and I loved to garden too, but the thought of growing corn never once entered my mind after leaving the farm. I felt no … Read more
Touching Heaven and Earth: From Rose to Rosary Step 2: Griding the Dried Petals Join us in reading a guest blog series by Sr. Orianne Dyck, a Novice with the Daughters of St. Paul, as she reflects upon the process of creating Rosary beads from rose petals. When rose petals are dried, they discolour. Romantics … Read more
Touching Heaven and Earth: From Rose to Rosary Step 1: Drying the Rose Petals Join us in reading a guest blog series by Sr. Orianne Dyck, a Novice with the Daughters of St. Paul, as she reflects upon the process of creating Rosary beads from rose petals. You might think that “Step 1” would be … Read more
Touching Heaven and Earth: From Rose to Rosary Essay one: A Rose for Body and Soul Join us in reading a guest blog series by Sr. Orianne Dyck, a Novice with the Daughters of St. Paul, as she reflects upon the process of creating Rosary beads from rose petals. Have you ever paused to consider … Read more
Nature and Faith: Restoring Creation through Youth Projects “Dear young people, do not bury your talents, the gifts that God has given you! Do not be afraid to dream of great things!” This quote, spoken by Pope Francis, is one of many inspirational messages spoken by popes, clergy, and Catholic influencers to inspire young people … Read more
Imagine yourself walking the downward slope of a grassy path surrounded by expansive meadow open to the immense sky above. Here you experience a sea of swaying field grasses. These grasses are home to crickets, grasshoppers, dragonflies and chattering red-wing blackbirds which contribute to the chorus of life around you. Soon your downward trek levels … Read more
In one year since we created our Saint Kateri Habitat Program, we have designated more than 80 habitats in six countries, from Hawaii and the east and west coasts of the USA, to Canada, Honduras, Poland, India, and Cameroon, Africa. Simply by living our Catholic faith, we are restoring God’s creation for people, plants, and … Read more
As Laudato Si Week comes to a close, we want to thank all of you who registered Saint Kateri Habitats, who took action on their properties, and those who donated to the Center! We are so grateful for you! This week, we had habitats registered all over the world. An organic farm in Canada, a … Read more