Catholic Health Prayers and Reflections

Experience "Slow and Simple" an audio reflection series for Lent and Easter.

Experience "Slow and Simple" an audio reflection series for Lent and Easter.

Experience "Slow and Simple" an audio reflection series for Lent and Easter.

Experience "Slow and Simple" an audio reflection series for Lent and Easter.

Experience "Slow and Simple" an audio reflection series for Lent and Easter.

Experience "Slow and Simple" an audio reflection series for Lent and Easter.

Experience "Slow and Simple" an audio reflection series for Lent and Easter.

Experience "Slow and Simple" an audio reflection series for Lent and Easter.

Experience "Slow and Simple" an audio reflection series for Lent and Easter.

Experience ‘Slow and Simple’ an audio reflection series for Lent and Easter.

A meditative blessing for health care chaplains.

A meditative blessing for health care chaplains.

Jeanette Washington, Director of Mission Integration at CHI Health, Creighton University Medical Center – Bergan Mercy, discusses the presence of mentor and how great leaders bring people with them.

Pilar Williamsen, a chiropractor at Mercy Hospital St. Louis, discusses the presence of physical touch and how the image of a water droplet illustrates the impact we have on each other.

Thomas Otten, Assistant Vice President of Behavioral Health at the Avera Behavioral Health Center, discusses the presence of Christ and relishing in the joy created by time with family.

Ryan Conklin, Program Director of Ministry Formation at CHRISTUS Health, discusses his personal growth in being present and the way his family brings him back to the peace of the moment.

CHA is pleased to offer this audio reflection to honor and celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, where, on June 19, 1865, General Granger read General Order Number 3, which declared all who were enslaved free. As we join our hearts in prayer, we renew our commitment to working for justice and remember our call to be bearers of peace.

In this week’s Christmastide Conversation, Jill Fisk, CHA’s Director of Mission Services and Sr. Mary Haddad, CHA's President and CEO, discuss Sr. Mary's stories of hospitality through her own life, including her time spent in ministry and as a child. Then, Sr. Mary shares a childhood favorite “recipe” with some key tips on preparing the meal.