Sr. Julia Walsh is a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration and part of her congregation’s formation team, serving women who are discerning their vocation. Along with another Franciscan Sister, she co-founded The Fireplace, an intentional community and house of hospitality on Chicago's South Side that offers spiritual support to artists and activists. She has a master's degree in pastoral studies from Catholic Theological Union and is a certified spiritual director and secondary teacher. As a creative writer, educator, retreat presenter and speaker, she is passionate about exploring the intersection of creativity, spirituality, activism and community life. Her work can be found in publications such as America, Living Faith Catholic Devotional, Global Sisters Report and St. Anthony Messenger. She blogs and podcasts at MessyJesusBusiness.com. She is @JuliaFSPA on Twitter
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The body bags of pandemics and wars
May 8, 2020
The coronavirus, the cross and our vocation
Mar 27, 2020
When the ground moves and tradition changes
Feb 7, 2020
This Advent, may we make room
Dec 20, 2019
Inside Mystery Cave, inside my life
Aug 16, 2019
Constant sharing. Rejoice with me!
Jul 5, 2019
Looking forward into the mystery
May 17, 2019
White supremacy and me and you
Mar 29, 2019
The sacred tension of solitude
Feb 8, 2019
O Come Emmanuel: Free us prisoners
Dec 21, 2018
Sisterly solidarity, crisis in Cameroon
Oct 26, 2018
Reconfiguring my discipleship
Sep 14, 2018
Wonder in the wilderness
Jul 27, 2018
Praying with the power of paradox
Jun 8, 2018
Call for creative communion
Apr 20, 2018