Pray With Us
Join us in this novena to Blessed Sister Maria Antonina, a Patron of Shalom. June 12th is the feast day she shares with the 108 Polish Martyrs of World War II.
234. Saint John of the Cross taught that all the goodness present in the realities and experiences of this world“ is present in God eminently and infinitely, or more properly, in each of these sublime realities is God”. [161] This is not because the finite things of this world are really divine,...
National Gun Violence Awareness Day, Gun violence hurts families, communities, all of us. Together, we can make a difference. You can join in a Vigil or pray a Novena against gun violence provided by the Nuns Against Gun Violence.
In Memoriam
Sister Doreen’s spiritual life and dedication to community were foremost. She was always pleasant, serene and smiling. Helping others in various ways was important to her. Being mechanically skilled, she was often called upon to fix and repair everything from boilers to plumbing. In 1964 she...
Sister Thomasine Ryan spent her years devoted to and caring for others. She she enjoyed visiting the sick and elderly bringing “a gentle showing of kindness, compassion and love of the Lord shone through interaction with seniors.” May Sister Thomasine rest in the arms of God.
Sister Gail Marie taught at schools in Indiana, Wisconsin, and Illinois. She also served at the Generalate in Rome, for the Archdiocesan Office in Chicago and elsewhere. Sister Gail acted with great attention to detail and a love for service and family. May she rest in the arms of God.
"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
