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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Love in the midst of the mess
Mar 2, 2018
Groaning and gratitude
Jan 12, 2018
Made to make God more present
Dec 8, 2017
Blessed, broken and shared
Nov 6, 2017
Locked up in different prisons
Oct 20, 2017
We're standing on holy ground
Sep 15, 2017
In tough times, finding the balance
Jul 28, 2017
From stone to flesh
Jun 23, 2017
Redefining faith on El Camino
May 5, 2017
Praying with my feet: called to El Camino
Mar 31, 2017
Into the darkness: awkward yet unafraid
Feb 10, 2017
Trains in heaven: Embracing the mystery
Jan 6, 2017
The hope rock
Oct 21, 2016
In a time for falling
Sep 2, 2016
Lessons learned from my students
Aug 5, 2016
The church is a home for peacemakers
May 13, 2016
Loving our enemies in an age of fear
Mar 4, 2016