Pray With Us
May the light of Christ transform our lives and bring healing to our world. May the blessings of Easter bring joy to our hearts.
Holy Thursday has held a special place in my prayer life. It was the ultimate gift of total love, sacrifice and complete self giving. It was a celebration of life with His beloved friends as He prepared to meet His final surrender.
The School Sisters of Notre Dame share Lenten reflections for 2024 here. Enjoy!
In Memoriam
Sister Eileen was an avid reader. She enjoyed knitting, especially baby sweaters. She eagerly took advantage of outings, particularly, those involving walking outdoors. Each day after her noon meal, Sister Eileen enjoyed a long walk outdoors with a companion Sister. On December 5, after her noon...
Her ministry to her students and their families expanded while she was at St. Ambrose. She joined with Hatti Williams, a social worker, and the Sisters in community with her to gather needed items of all kinds and deliver them to the families in public housing. Of this service, she wrote: “The...
Sister Therese was a lifelong learner, she continued to grow in many different roles in schools and parishes throughout Canada. Sister was well-known for her skill in tatting, crocheting and knitting, In 1872, Mother Caroline herself gave wooden knitting needles to Sister Therese’s grandmother!...
"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
