Kathryn Jean Lopez recently attended a concert under the stars by the Sisters of Life. A group of sisters, who call themselves the Saplings, sang songs at the concert. Their name is worth some reflection. We grow like saplings do, for good
Kathryn Jean Lopez shares the joy she experienced as the Sisters of Life made their final vows at a Mass celebrated at St. Patrick Cathedral by Cardinal Timothy Dolan on August 6. Cardinal Dolan said, “Cardinal Dolan focused on the reality of
Kathryn Jean Lopez writes, “As important as the law is, with Biden promising to meet the demands of the abortion industry, there’s so much beyond politics that can be done.” Lopez notes, “This year, the silent screams beckon: What more can we
In Kathryn Jean Lopez’s most recent Taking Note column, she explores the power of prayer in the ministry of the Sisters of Life in Washington, D.C. During the coronavirus, the sisters have been helping feed some of the courageous families — often
Kathryn Lopez writes, The Easter declaration is unlike any other declaration. It doesn't make us independent but rather resplendent in the glory of God. This season is about conversion and only the innocence of a child can herald the wonder with which
Amid a culture of death, the Sisters of Life shine a light and provide hope for a future that defends life.
I was at a Sisters of Life convent the other day for a press conference where Cardinal Timothy Dolan reissued a pledge that the Church in New York will help any woman who is pregnant and in need. I thought of a
At some point during a few-and-far between break at a “convening” sponsored by Georgetown University’s Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life, my friend Elise turned to me to make sure I had a copy of the “Litany of Trust.” It’s