Pray With Us
Pope Francis's Prayer for the Earth at the end of Laudato Si':
Pour out upon us the power of your love, that we may protect life and beauty.
Fill us with peace, that we may live as brothers and sisters, harming no one.
O God of the poor, help us to rescue the abandoned and forgotten of this earth...
You are invited to participate in a special time of prayer during the Assembly. Please mark your calendars for Friday, August 16, 2:00 – 3:00 pm EDT With the entire LCWR, we invite and encourage you to join the approximately 700 leaders of congregations of women religious for a one-hour live-...
There is a season … a time.
Time and again we gather as a community to reflect about our purpose.
We are surrounded by time whether we wear watches or not.
We’ve got time on our hands. What time is it?
In Memoriam
Sister Frances taught mathematics and physics at schools in Wisconsin and Chicago from 1970 til 1983. She also worked at the Academy of Our Lady in Chicago and the Archdiocese of Chicago. In retirement Sister Frances continued inspiring those around her with her gentle and loving spirit. May God...
When Mary Louise was in High School, she saw a movie in which St. Vincent de Paul gave up his bed to a poor man, and she “somehow knew that the one life she had” would be given to God.
Mary Louise was a gifted artist, writing poetry, singing, and working in needlecraft making costumes for plays...
Sister Maggie was a dedicated teacher focused on teaching math and reading in many schools, and eventually became a specialist in teaching reading to students who were struggling. She said, "With a slower pace and persistent work, I have seen a lot of formerly unsure children be able to read and do...
"Prayer is true heavenly food and nourishment for the soul, which will starve without it. It is a remedy for the sick who desire to recover again, joy for the afflicted, strength for the weak, medicine for sinners, delight for the just, mutual support for the entire church.”
-BLESSED THERESA GERHARDINGER
