Pray With Us
Pope Francis remind us that our faith impels us to care for the earth – to live in right relationship with all that exists.
On this 140th anniversary of the death of Blessed Theresa, we commit ourselves to "joyfully direct our entire lives toward that oneness for...
- As the day draws to a close, I pause to recall that I am in the presence:
...of our Creator God who looked with pleasure on everything that was made;
...of Jesus who delighted in the flowers of the field and the birds of the air;
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In Memoriam
Dorothy was a woman with a calm and generous spirit. She shared her beautiful singing voice and enjoyed playing the piano. As she entered the novitiate, Dorothy had written in her autobiography, “My only desire was coming true, my only dream. Little did I realize that the long dress I wanted was...
Sister Lucy had a love for sports organizing many teams, she said. “I realize how much sports can contribute to a child’s maturing process,” In May 1976, she appeared with nine other SSNDs who were “Named Outstanding Elementary Teachers of America.”
Described as “the kind of Sister you wanted to live with,” Sister Marie Michelle was affectionately nicknamed “Mitch” by her companion Sisters. Quiet and unassuming, always pleasant, always grateful, she was the gentlest of souls and was loved by her Sisters.
"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
