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Posts by Sr Silvana Dallanegra rscj

An Invention of Collective Nouns
 
A reckoning of spreadsheets.
A distraction of smartphones.
A prattle of podcasts.
A mispronunciation of scones.
 
A clique of photographers.
A heard of precedents.
An enjambment of
poets. A grope of presidents.
 
A pile of haemorrhoids.
A bunion of personal trainers.
A bout of estimations.
A condescension of mansplainers.
 
A stroke of geniuses.
A spot of adolescents.
An embarrassment of Richards.
A collection correction of pedants.


Brian Bilston

An Invention of Collective Nouns   A reckoning of spreadsheets. A distraction of smartphones. A prattle of podcasts. A mispronunciation of scones.   A clique of photographers. A heard of precedents. An enjambment of poets. A grope of presidents.   A pile of haemorrhoids. A bunion of personal trainers. A bout of estimations. A condescension of mansplainers.   A stroke of geniuses. A spot of adolescents. An embarrassment of Richards. A collection correction of pedants. Brian Bilston

Today’s poem is called ‘An Invention of Collective Nouns’.

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“Todos, todos, todos!” - Vatican News As the Church recalls Pope Francis on the first anniversary of his death, Vatican News releases a new documentary that looks back over the life and ...

On the 1st anniversary of the day when #PopeFrancis entered into the fullness of life and Love, this video tribute from Vatican News reminds us of his legacy, and gift to the Church and the world

And may he rest in peace, and intercede for us and our wounded world
www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...

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An image of Pope Francis with text that reads:

"On the first anniversary of his death,
we remember and pray for Pope Francis.

We give thanks for his witness 
to God's love and mercy,
his solidarity with those on the margins of Church
and society and his commitment 
to justice and peace.

May we continue to honour his legacy by our care for one another and our common home, the earth.

May he rest in peace.

1936-2025"

An image of Pope Francis with text that reads: "On the first anniversary of his death, we remember and pray for Pope Francis. We give thanks for his witness to God's love and mercy, his solidarity with those on the margins of Church and society and his commitment to justice and peace. May we continue to honour his legacy by our care for one another and our common home, the earth. May he rest in peace. 1936-2025"

A photo of Pope Francis with waving that says:

"Love, overflowing with small gestures of mutual care, is also civic and political, and it makes itself felt in every action that seeks to build a better world." 

Laudato Si' #231

A photo of Pope Francis with waving that says: "Love, overflowing with small gestures of mutual care, is also civic and political, and it makes itself felt in every action that seeks to build a better world." Laudato Si' #231

A photo of Pope Francis looking to his left with text that says:

"In prayer our hearts find the strength not to be cold and insensitive in the face of situations of injustice. In prayer, God keeps calling us, opening our hearts to charity." 

Apostolic Journey to Cuba, the USA and UN Headquarters 2015.

A photo of Pope Francis looking to his left with text that says: "In prayer our hearts find the strength not to be cold and insensitive in the face of situations of injustice. In prayer, God keeps calling us, opening our hearts to charity." Apostolic Journey to Cuba, the USA and UN Headquarters 2015.

A photo of Pope Francis looking up.

"As stewards of God's creation, we are called to make the earth a beautiful garden for the human family. When we destroy our forests, ravage our soil and pollute our seas, we betray that noble calling." 

Meeting with Young People, Santo Tomas University, Manila, 2015."

A photo of Pope Francis looking up. "As stewards of God's creation, we are called to make the earth a beautiful garden for the human family. When we destroy our forests, ravage our soil and pollute our seas, we betray that noble calling." Meeting with Young People, Santo Tomas University, Manila, 2015."

One year on from the death of Pope Francis, we give thanks for the legacy he has left and pray for him. 🙏

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What does the world need most at the present moment? What the world needs today is a generation who loves.
-  St Alberto Hurtado SJ
Image: young people sitting looking at a view of London.

What does the world need most at the present moment? What the world needs today is a generation who loves. - St Alberto Hurtado SJ Image: young people sitting looking at a view of London.

Wisdom from the Chilean Jesuit saint, St Alberto Hurtado SJ.

What does the world need most at the present moment? What the world needs today is a generation who loves.
- St Alberto Hurtado SJ

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My garden a Galilee With the exception of a tub of purple asters and an acer, I did not plant anything in this gloriously colourful garden. No; it was all waiti...

I did not plant any of this - it was all waiting for me... And thus my garden became a Galilee...

Read all about it in #TodaysHeaven

allthislifeandheaventoo.blogspot.com/2026/04/my-g...

#Easter #SimplyEaster #SimplyLife #Choice4God #NunsOfBlueSky #spring #bluebells #bloomscrolling

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Welcome back - Alleluia!

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With nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah Our world feels increasingly dark, and broken; our news dominated by the devastation and destruction of war, and a seemingly endless, increa...

'And even though it all went wrong
I'll stand before the Lord of Song
With nothing on my tongue but Hallelujah...'

From #TodaysHeaven & me, via Cohen, Mooney & 2 priests

#Hallelujah #Easter #Alleluia #SimplyLife #Choice4God #NunsOfBlueSky
allthislifeandheaventoo.blogspot.com/2026/04/with...

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Today's #DailyJolt comes from #TimKeller.

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Condolences. It is a sobering time, when the generation above us dies, ties and memories erode, and we realise that now, *we* are that older generation.

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Love is in the air Love is in the air Everywhere I look around Love is in the air Every sight and every sound... John Paul Young's cheery lyrics were the first...

#HappyEaster everyone! And apologies if #TodaysHeaven means you end up with a 1970s earworm - but on a day like today, this one just seems so right!

allthislifeandheaventoo.blogspot.com/2026/04/love...

#EasterWishes #JoyeusesPâques #BuonaPasquaATutti #SimplyEaster #NunsOfBlueSky #Choice4God

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Love is in the air Love is in the air Everywhere I look around Love is in the air Every sight and every sound... John Paul Young's cheery lyrics were the first...

#HappyEaster everyone! And apologies if #TodaysHeaven means you end up with a 1970s earworm - but on a day like today, this one just seems so right!

allthislifeandheaventoo.blogspot.com/2026/04/love...

#EasterWishes #JoyeusesPâques #BuonaPasquaATutti #SimplyEaster #NunsOfBlueSky #Choice4God

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Wishing everyone, especially those being baptised, confirmed and received into the Church at the #EasterVigil, a joy-filled celebration of Jesus' #Resurrection, and the joy of being restored to grace and growing together in holiness

#Easter #Triduum #Catholic

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Whether it 'counts' or not, his regret probably made it a more penitential meal, which is the point. And as you rightly said, God looks on him and his efforts and intentions with infinite, tender love.

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Around the Cross of Christ In my parish, we end Good Friday in the evening, with a quiet, simple time of prayer and reflection on the mystery of the Cross. In the stil...

From Heaven and me: Around the Cross of Christ - a reflection for #GoodFriday evening

allthislifeandheaventoo.blogspot.com/2026/04/arou...

And may your keeping of the #Triduum continue to be graced

#TodaysHeaven #Easter #SimplyLife #Choice4God #NunsOfBlueSky

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A foot being washed, with water being splashed over it. 

Text: Your example, even more than your words, will be an eloquent lesson to the world. 

Quote from St Madeleine Sophie Barat RSCJ

A foot being washed, with water being splashed over it. Text: Your example, even more than your words, will be an eloquent lesson to the world. Quote from St Madeleine Sophie Barat RSCJ

'I have given you an example...' Jesus speaking to his followers, not just then, 2000 years ago, but now, too, wherever and however in the world we might be
(John 13: 15)

#MaundyThursday #Mandatum #Triduum #RSCJQOTD

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"Let him enter, the king of glory!"

Today, and every day, may we let Jesus enter our hearts and our lives - and remain there.

Wishing you all a blessed #PalmSunday and #HolyWeek

#PalmSunday2026 #SimplyLife #SimplyLent #RSCJ #BeingSacredHeart

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Thank you!

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Holy Week vows: grace and joy Today, we have had the joy of a young sister professing her first vows. Zsófi has made her vows , and begins her life as an RSCJ, on the eve...

Earlier today, and on the eve of #PalmSunday and #HolyWeek, one of my sisters made her First #Vows as #RSCJ in Hungary... leading me to write this piece of #TodaysHeaven

allthislifeandheaventoo.blogspot.com/2026/03/holy...

#Choice4God #LoveIsOurMission #BeingSacredHeart #SimplyLife #SimplyLent

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Zsofi's First Vows | The Society of the Sacred Heart Zsófia Trásy makes her First Vows in Budapest

Tomorrow will be a joyful & historic day for our new Province, as Zsófia Trásy makes her First #Vows as an #RSCJ in Budapest. Please rejoice & pray with us, as she commits herself to our life & mission

www.rscjuk.org/news/zsofis-...

#LoveIsOurMission #SacredHeart #SimplyLife #ReligiousLife

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Slow blooms and tiny joys The news, especially of the escalating war in the Middle East, affecting and pulling in the rest of the world, however hard we resist, conti...

In #TodaysHeaven: in the midst of so much grimness, January's #TinyJoys are finally fulfilling their #floral promise!
⬇️💙
allthislifeandheaventoo.blogspot.com/2026/03/slow...

#SimplyLife #NunsOfBlueSky #BloomScrolling

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Remembering #StOscarRomero's courageous, prophetic, self-giving example and legacy, on the 46th anniversary of his martyrdom.

May he pray for us - the voiceless, and those with a voice to raise.

#OscarRomero #Romero #Catholic #NunsOfBlueSky

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Slow blooms and tiny joys The news, especially of the escalating war in the Middle East, affecting and pulling in the rest of the world, however hard we resist, conti...

In #TodaysHeaven: in the midst of so much grimness, January's #TinyJoys are finally fulfilling their #floral promise!
⬇️💙
allthislifeandheaventoo.blogspot.com/2026/03/slow...

#SimplyLife #NunsOfBlueSky #BloomScrolling

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Woman: two women It's so easy to miss little details, especially in well-known scripture with familiar themes. Things like time and place, or nuances of spee...

Sharing a reflection from #HeavensArchives on today's #Gospel of the woman saved from stoning

allthislifeandheaventoo.blogspot.com/2022/04/woma...

And you...? What impels you to make known the #love & #mercy you know you have received?

#SimplyLent #Lent #Choice4God #SimplyLife #HeavensHighlights

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Thanks for the recommendation - now following 😊

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Simple panel in Westminster Cathedral showing St Benedict

Simple panel in Westminster Cathedral showing St Benedict

In town today, and en route to the station, popped into Westminster Cathedral. Paused here and a prayer said for all my friends who are marking the #transitus of #StBenedict, especially #NunsOfBlueSky @srmiriamosb.bsky.social @srjudithl.bsky.social

#SimplyLife #Choice4God

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And wishing a buon onomastico to all the Patricks and Patricias on here!

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Marked and missioned This Sunday's scripture readings held a recurring theme of light and enlightenment; of learning how to see beyond the immediate and the obvi...

'And now I am reminded of a different cross which has indelibly marked me, and missioned me...'

#TodaysHeaven, written last night, remembers being anointed for #mission...

allthislifeandheaventoo.blogspot.com/2026/03/mark...

#SimplyLent #SimplyLife #Choice4God #NunsOfBlueSky #Gospel #Lent

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Today has been a day for the wearing of the green! 💚☘😊

Happy #StPatricksDay to everyone here in and from Ireland, Jamaica, Montserrat and Nigeria, and buon onomastico to all the Patricks and Patricias out there!

#StPatrick #SimplyLife #NunsOfBlueSky

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"On behalf of all Christians in the Middle East and all women and men of good will, I appeal to those responsible for this conflict. Cease fire so that avenues for dialogue may be reopened. Violence can never lead to peace, justice, and stability (3-15-26)." #PopeLeoXIV #PrayForPeace

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Mater Admirabilis - an image of Mary as a young girl in a pink dress, caught in a reflective moment. Painted by a young sister in 1844, and displayed in Society of the Sacred Heart communities, and especially  schools throughout the world.

Mater Admirabilis - an image of Mary as a young girl in a pink dress, caught in a reflective moment. Painted by a young sister in 1844, and displayed in Society of the Sacred Heart communities, and especially schools throughout the world.

Sending our love & gratitude for their love to all our mothers, whether on earth or in heaven, and to grandmothers, step-mothers, foster-mothers & all who have mothered & nurtured us in so many ways.

May Mary, Mater Admirabilis, pray for & bless you all!

#LaetareSunday #MotheringSunday #RSCJ

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