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The Convent of St. Helena
3042 Eagle Drive
Augusta, GA 30906

February 2008
Changed by a Whirlwind Masquerading as a Gentle Breeze, by Sr Carol Andrew, OSH
Into Africa: An Interview with Sr Cornelia, OSH and Sr Sophia Woods, n/OSH
Proclamation in Recognition of "Sister Clare" by the Office of the Mayor of the City of Augusta
The Suffering Servant, a Lenten Reflection from Sr Linda Julian, OSH

November 2007
Stories and More! - From Ghana to Seattle, by Sr Rosina Ampah, OSH
Many Different Streams Make One River (The Newburgh Peace Project), by Sr Sophia Woods, n/OSH
Photos from the Profession of the Life Vow of Sister Linda Ann Elston, OSH, Sept 13, 2007
Notification on publication of the online edition of st helena

August 2007
"AYear in Reflection", favorite photos and stories by the OSH sisters

May 2007
"Companions on the Way", by The Rev. Claire Tenny, n/OSH
"The Wisdom Way of Knowing", by Sr. Linda Elston, OSH
"An Interview with Sr. Ellen Francis, OSH", by The Rev. Sophia Woods, n/OSH

February 2007
"Alleluia! Sr. Mary Michael Simpson Celebrates Her Jubilee Anniversary with the Order of St. Helena and Sr. Deborah Magdalene Professes her Life Vow with the Order of St. Helena", interviews with The Rev. Sophia Woods, n/OSH

November 2006
"Deus de Deo, Lumen de Lumine", by Sr. Linda Elston, OSH
"The Gathering", by Sr. Mary Therese, n/OSH
"A Voice Crying in the Wilderness", by Sr. Veronica, OSH
"Feel as I feel, See as I See", by The Rev. Canon Rosina Ampah, OSH
"Take and Eat", by The Rev. Sophia Woods, n/OSH
"Clare and Francis", by Clare Meyer
"Reflections on the Monastic Office", by The Rev. Carol Andrew, OSH and Sr. Cintra Pemberton, OSH
"Ladies of the Labyrinth", by Sr. Linda Elston, OSH

August 2006
"From Rector...to...Monastic", by The Rev. Sophia Woods, n/OSH
"It's A Girl! OSH Sisters at General Convention, 2006"

May 2006
"Worshipping at Vails Gate", by Sr. Ruth Juchter, OSH
"Hospitality at Vails Gate", by Sr. Ann Prentice, OSH
"Monastic Ministry and the Sisters of the Order of St. Helena, Vails Gate", by Sr. Mary Therese, n/OSH

February 2006
"Psychoanalysis as Spirtual Journey" by Sr. Linda Julian, OSH
"A Guest and a Gift of God" by The Rev. Ellen Francis, OSH
"Bringing Altruism to the Streets, Nun leads Outreach Programs that Make a Difference", by Lana Bortolot, New York Resident, May 9, 2005 (reprinted with permission)

November 2005
"Sister Veronica Aryeequaye Professer her Life Vow in the Order of St. Helena", reflections by Sr. Veronica, OSH
"Fourth Transformation", by The Rev. Canon Mary Michael Simpson, OSH
"Preface to The Saint Helena Breviary, Monastic Edition", by The Rt. Rev. Stephen Charleston, D.D.

August 2005
"Sister Ellen Francis Professes her Life Vow in the Order of St. Helena", by Sr. Cintra Pemberton, OSH
"Homily Preached at the Life Profession of Sister Ellen Francis Poisson, OSH at the Convent of St. Helena, Vails Gate NY", May 15, 2005, by Sr. Linda Julian, OSH
"Living the Psalms", by The Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, Ph.D.

May 2005
"Praying with the Anglican Rosary", by Sr. Linda Elston, OSH
"Born from Above", a sermon by Sr. Deborah Magdalene, OSH

February 2005
"Reflections by Candlelight: New Years Meditations, Augusta Convent", by The Rev. Canon Rosina Ampah, OSH; Sr. Madgalene, OSH; Sr. Linda, OSH
"Reflections from OSH Associates", by Felicia W. Smith, Lida Barrett, and Shannon Oberg

November 2004
"On Prayer", by Sr. Ruth Juchter, OSH
"Thinking with the Heart", by The Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, Ph.D.
"From You, Our Readers", poems by Linda Bulloch, Judith Guttman, and Shannon Oberg

August 2004
"Where We Are Now", by The Rev. Canon Mary Michael Simpson, OSH
"The Vows: Poverty, Chastity, Obedience", by The Rev. Bonnell Spencer, OHC

May 2004
"Sabbatical of a Lifetime", by Sr. Ellen Stephen, OSH
"The Hidden Wisdom of Psalmody", by The Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, Ph.D.

February 2004
"Much Beloved Daughter", by The Rev. Ellen Francis, OSH
"Holy Abundance", a sermon preached by The Rev. Carole Johannsen at the Convent of St. Helena, Vails Gate, Epiphany II, January 18, 2004 (John 2:1-11)

November 2003
"Love of God, Love of Neighbor", by Sr. Mary Lois, OSH
"Who Do You Say That I am?", a sermon by Sr. Deborah Magdalene, OSH, Annual Chapter, 2003
"Hodie", a poem by Sr. Linda Julian, OSH

August 2003
"All I Want Are People Who Will Pray: A History of the Augusta Convent", by Clare Meyer and Sr. Linda, OSH
"Chant is Essentially about Listening and Silence", by Srs. Ann and Linda, OSH

June 2003
"Journey to Afghanistan, Mission of Peace", by The Rev. Ellen Francis, OSH
"Blessed are the Merciful; They Shall Have Mercy Shown Them", excerpt from Jesus' Plan for a New World: The Sermon on the Mount, by Richard Rohr

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