Karen Jean Zielinski is a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, Ohio. She has lived with multiple sclerosis (MS) since 1975 and sometimes writes for Healthy Living News — a local health magazine — and is regularly published in two national magazines. Her first book, Hope and Help for Living With Illness deals with health and spirituality. She lectures on chronic disease and coping strategies, and has been active in the National MS Society. For 25 years she has been a team captain of "SisterAct," an MS walk team. She is co-director of associates and director of Canticle Studio, a creative office of products that focus on spirituality and health.
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A simple ministry of Rice Krispies Treats
I have evolved the way I make Rice Krispies Treats and brought the concoctions to new heights. I have made dozens and given them as gifts. There's more behind the marshmallows and cereal.
Does my protesting accomplish anything?
I kept informed about social justice issues. I wrote to elected officials, but I never stood out publicly with a sign. Then I did, to keep the message of racial injustice in front of all of us.
The middle (of anything) matters
Being faithful to anything requires much generosity. It is the behind-the-scenes activities that might not seem glamorous or important.
Presence: You gotta be there
Simple but hard to live out, our presence to others is fundamental. It is a gift of attention and support, an opening of the mind to be receptive to the other person.