Have you ever wondered why Jesus went into the wilderness? Some believe it was to reveal his divinity or to restore humanity’s relationship with God.

In Wilderness Within, Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, a mental health counselor and popular speaker, reflects on the belief that Jesus went into the ...

This Ash Wednesday, Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, invites us to see Lent through the lens of love. Instead of focusing solely on what we do during Lent, she encourages us to recognize it as a season for receiving what God desires to do in us. Lent is about embracing God’s love, which empowers us t...

In the first week of Lent, Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, invites us to embrace Lent not as a somber season but as a joyful one—a season of love, where love naturally brings joy. She encourages us to slow down, to truly listen to what is in our hearts. This attentiveness helps us become more open t...

In the second week of Lent, Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, reflects on the importance and primacy of relationships as we continue charting the map of our hearts before venturing into the wilderness within.

Sr. Josephine shares how her own life and heart were transformed through the loving relation...

In the third week of Lent, Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, reflects on a common struggle many people face today—the tendency to obsess over their brokenness, woundedness, and sin.

Sr. Josephine candidly acknowledges this reality, saying, “Yes, our hearts are broken. Yes, we will die with a broken h...

In the fourth week of Lent, Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, invites us to reflect on the subtle but powerful temptation to let our busy lives crowd out our relationship with God. This is a common challenge, yet one we are called to resist with vigilance. Amid the distractions and demands of daily li...

In the fifth week of Lent, Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, reflects deeply on our call to be mission, a call that echoes Christ’s ultimate sacrifice. She reminds us that our hearts and lives are created with a profound purpose—to be given away in love. Living this mission fully requires sacrifice, a...

During Holy Week, Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, invites us to reflect deeply on the purpose of our Lenten practices—our prayers, fasting, and almsgiving. She reminds us that these penitential acts are not ends in themselves but are meant to sharpen our spiritual vision, helping us see with clarity...

Christ is Risen!

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