Scripture and the Spiritual Life

John the Baptist, the virtue of hope, and how to receive and respond to God's message of Love.

Sister Anna Marie talks about discipleship, breaking bad habits, and having authentic conversations. Recorded from talk given to young adults group at St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh.

Conclusion of the six-part series "Grace - The Church's Hidden Treasure," led by Sister Anna Marie and Father Kevin Douglas. Hosted by the Archdiocese of St. Andrews and Edinburgh.

Sister Anna Marie McGuan, RSM, Father Kevin Douglas, and Dr. Anthony Quinn discuss human nature and brokenness the in tragedy voiced through a love story, "Romeo and Juliet," and how the narrative of salvation does not end in tragedy. Conclusion of six-week series on Shakespeare and Christian anthropology.    

Sister Anna Marie McGuan, RSM, Father Kevin Douglas, and Dr. Anthony Quinn explore honor and virtue in "Richard II." Part of six-week series on Shakespeare and Christian anthropology.    

Sister Anna Marie McGuan, RSM, Father Kevin Douglas, and Dr. Anthony Quinn explore identity, vanity, and passions in the comedy "Twelfth Night." Part of six-week series on Shakespeare and Christian anthropology.  

Sister Anna Marie McGuan, RSM, Father Kevin Douglas, and Dr. Anthony Quinn explore pride and power in "King Lear" and the historical context in which Shakespeare wrote the play. Part of six-week series on Shakespeare and Christian anthropology. 

Sister Anna Marie McGuan, RSM, Father Kevin Douglas, and Dr. Anthony Quinn explore the sexual ethics and social mores in the play "Measure for Measure." Part of six-week series on Shakespeare and Christian anthropology. 

Sister Anna Marie McGuan, RSM, Father Kevin Douglas, and Dr. Anthony Quinn discuss conscience, reason, and moral actions in the play "Macbeth." Part of six-week series on Shakespeare and Christian anthropology

Part five of the six-part series "Grace - The Church's Hidden Treasure," led by Sister Anna Marie and Father Kevin Douglas. Hosted by the Archdiocese of St. Andrews and Edinburgh.

Part four of the six-part series "Grace - The Church's Hidden Treasure," led by Sister Anna Marie and Father Kevin Douglas. Hosted by the Archdiocese of St. Andrews and Edinburgh.

Part three of the six-part series "Grace - The Church's Hidden Treasure," led by Sister Anna Marie and Father Kevin Douglas. Hosted by the Archdiocese of St. Andrews and Edinburgh.

Part two of the six-part series "Grace - The Church's Hidden Treasure," led by Sister Anna Marie and Father Kevin Douglas. Hosted by the Archdiocese of St. Andrews and Edinburgh.

Part one of the six-part series "Grace - The Church's Hidden Treasure," led by Sister Anna Marie and Father Kevin Douglas. Hosted by the Archdiocese of St. Andrews and Edinburgh.

Sister Anna Marie's presentation opened a Lenten reflection series on prayer . The series, titled Inspire , was sponsored by the Archdiocese of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh, Scotland. 

Sister Anna Marie offers guidance for your Lenten preparation--- recently presented during an online Day of Recollection for Women in the U.K.

Sister Anna Marie has a Lenten message for teachers who have been working to educate children during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Sister Anna Marie recently led a virtual retreat on Scripture for young people at the Shaw Island Retreat Center in Washington state. Her presentation was recorded in Edinburgh, Scotland.  If you want to know what God's plan is and how to live into that plan and if you want to know why heaven is worth it, then read Scripture. Sister Anna Marie McGuan, RSM

From Edinburgh, Scotland, Sister Anna Marie McGuan, RSM, examines Baptism and Confirmation and also offers insight into Spiritual Communion. 

From Edinburgh, Scotland, Sister Anna Marie McGuan, RSM,  examines the Book of Exodus in a close reading-- by evaluating and giving meaning to the text of this second book of the Bible.

From her new assignment in Edinburgh, Scotland, Sister Anna Marie McGuan, RSM, offers this introduction to Scripture and the Old Testament originally recorded for postulants and novices of the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Michigan. 

Continuing her look at Genesis, Sister Anna Marie discusses the story of creation in Genesis 2 and the roles of man and woman in creation. 

Sister Anna Marie talks about hesychiatic, or constant, prayer and how the Jesus prayer can help us prepare ourselves in the final days of Advent. 

Sister Anna Marie discusses the history, style, and generations in the book of Genesis.

Sister Anna Marie McGuan, RSM, continues her Advent reflection in part 2 from Edinburgh, Scotland.