Daughters of Wisdom, US Delegation

09/06/2026

09/04/2026

If you look closely, you can see her there. For Sr. Marie Chiodo, DW, it's been a year of being present and accompanying those in prayer as they fearfully enter court, carrying uncertainty for themselves and their families, as she supports them on their immigration journey. Her message is simple: Love your neighbor.

09/02/2026

“May God be gracious to us and bless us.” Psalm 67:1 —
The inclusivity of "us" in prayer will be explored as Sr. Lucy Clynes, DW, encourages us to expand our perspective on the broad intention of the word as the Journey of Hope with Creation continues this month, in her reflection on Chapter 24 of Elizabeth A. Johnson’s book, Come Have Breakfast, Praying: we and us. Zoom in for her reflection and join the conversation afterward on September 5, 2026, 10 -11 AM. Free|Register here: https://www.wisdomhouse.org/wisdom-conversations-837893

08/31/2026

“My mother, [she was] very creative,” Sr. Irene Arsenault said of her family growing up.

“She would take something and turn it into something new, almost. And I was always impressed with that,” she said.

After joining Daughters of Wisdom, Sr. Irene was busy with religious life with little free time, but around 20 years ago she began pursuing creative endeavors again.

She came into possession of a pound of clay and began sculpting with it. It was important to her to create something meaningful, so she crafted a person leaning on the hand of God.

“I wanted not just to have God hold me up; I wanted to lean on God. And so that's why I made it [so] that there's a leaning.”

She didn’t have much equipment to work with, so the sculpture is finished with Elmer’s glue. It gave it a little shine, and allowed it to stay intact while moving from place to place.

Click the link below to read Sr. Irene Arsenault's August Wisdom and the Arts contribution!

A Ministry of Motion Guided by the Spirit. Led by Sr. Laura Algiere, DW, PrayerDance uses sacred dance, gestures, and songs as vehicles to encourage people to develop a personal and trusting relationship with God. Along with Scripture, dance is an entry-point to prayer and a powerful means for expre

08/30/2026

"When the leaves let go and gather on the ground, they will be absorbed back into the soil to enrich it for the next year’s growth." New Fire In Our Hearts Reflection by Sr. Diane Capozzi, DW.

08/27/2026

Sisters of Sound Beach Step into Action for Season of Creation: Bring us your water—
As the Season of Creation approaches, Sr. Marie Josee Seide, DW, representative for the US Delegation of the Daughters of Wisdom’s Congregational JPIC team, reminds us that “each year from September 1 to October 4, the Christian family unites for a worldwide celebration of prayer and action to protect our common home. It is a special season where we celebrate God as Creator, and acknowledge Creation as the divine continuing act that summons us as collaborators to love and care for the gift of all that is created.” Pope Francis declared the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation in 2015 and, in 2019, encouraged the ecumenical faithful to celebrate the Season of Creation from September 1 through October 4, the Feast of St. Francis.
This year’s theme is “Living Water.” It focuses on water—the basic element of life in all creation —with prayers and a call to action based on Scripture from the Book of Ezekiel (Ez. 47:9-12 and Ez. 47:1-122), offering both an ecological and theological perspective.
In recognition of this celebration, the Sisters of Sound Beach will have a prayer service at 4 pm on September 1st, and are asking for water collected in a small glass jar from different bodies of water, near or far. If you can participate, please bring your small jar to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Convent (49 Convent Drive, Sound Beach, NY) by September 1st. If possible, please label your jar with the source of your water.

08/26/2026

💫As August comes to a close, we stand on the threshold of the Season of Creation. One week remains before thousands of communities worldwide step into this sacred month of prayer, action, and transformation.

Laudato Si’ Movement has equipped leaders, prepared resources, and built the networks that will sustain this movement. But we could not have done this without the faithful support of people like you.

🙌 Your gift at https://bit.ly/DonateFBEN can help us reach more communities with what they need for the season ahead.. We invite you to carry this momentum forward as we enter one of the most important spiritual moments of the year.

08/24/2026

A Prayer Shawl’s Journey: Connecting Support Across Miles—
The Daughters of Wisdom’s prayer ministry is embraced not only by the Sisters of the congregation but also by the lay workforce, as they make requests and pray daily. So it wasn’t unusual that, when the prayer request went out, an email in response arrived within hours from Sr. Jackie Ayotte, DW.
She asked for an address when she heard about Lynn’s milestone in her battle with cancer and the celebratory bell ringing after her last round of chemotherapy. It didn’t take long, only 676 miles and 5 days later, when a hand-addressed package containing a prayer shawl from the Long Lake area of St. Agatha, Maine, arrived on the doorstep of her Bay Shore, Long Island home. Accompanied by a handwritten note from Sr. Jackie and a pocket prayer quilt tagged with words of encouragement reading “This “Pocket Prayer Quilt” was made especially for you to slip in your pocket when troubles arise. Hold me tight in your hand if it helps calm your fears and don’t be afraid to use me to wipe away your tears.”
Conceived and completed with prayer, and crafted to bring comfort, healing, and a sense of being loved to its recipient, Sr. Jackie wrote in her note, “This prayer shawl ministry allows us to reach out to the people we are praying for with a touchable item that reminds them of this reality.” Sr. Jackie participates in the Prayer Shawl Ministry hosted at the Long Lake Public Library in St. Agatha, Maine.
Even in difficult times, acts of kindness and faith—like the simple gesture of wrapping someone in a prayer shawl—can unite people and uplift their spirits. Hope and care, woven into the fabric of our lives, have the power to travel great distances and touch others in profound ways.
Lynn expressed deep gratitude for the Daughters of Wisdom, whose prayers accompanied her throughout her treatment. She found immense comfort in knowing that, with every row knitted into the prayer shawl, people many miles away were lifting her in prayer—a tangible reminder of support and love that she will cherish for years to come.

08/23/2026

"...I so often try to understand – seek to fathom the mystery of God." Fire In Our Hearts Reflection by Sr. Evelyn Eckhardt, DW.