Sister Charlotte Rubit, a member of the Sisters of the Holy Family in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, has offered the Catholic community a deeply personal glimpse into the transformative power of forgiveness through her recent reflection published in the Black Catholic Messenger. In her article titled "When God spoke to me in a dream, I listened," Sister Charlotte recounts a profound spiritual experience that changed her understanding of healing and reconciliation. Read it here.

The inspiration for Sister Charlotte's powerful testimony emerged from her participation in the Loyola Institute for Ministry's Flourishing Sisterhood Project, an innovative program that addresses the holistic well-being of religious sisters through collaborative learning communities. This unique initiative recognizes that the spiritual journey of women religious requires both intellectual engagement and pastoral support, particularly as sisters navigate different seasons of their religious life.

Through the Flourishing Sisterhood Project, participants have the opportunity to earn Loyola University's Certificate in Spirituality, with a specialized curriculum that explores spirituality and the aging process. The program's design reflects a growing understanding that religious formation is not a one-time event but an ongoing journey that requires different kinds of support and learning opportunities throughout a sister's life.

Sister Charlotte's experience demonstrates how the program's collaborative approach creates space for profound personal transformation. Her willingness to share her dream experience and subsequent journey toward forgiveness illustrates the kind of vulnerable, authentic spiritual growth that the project seeks to foster among its participants.

Participants in the Flourishing Sisterhood program also contribute to a broader conversation about religious life through podcasts where they share personal stories about God's call to religious life and the lived experience of their vocations. These intimate narratives provide listeners with authentic glimpses into the diverse paths that lead to consecrated life and the ongoing journey of living out one's religious commitment.