Pray With Us
It was Lent,1963, and the 8 of us at Our Lady of Hope in Baltimore were getting our new habits ready for The Change, March 25th. Sister Mary Lea Abell, our superior, put a shoebox on her desk to collect our large cincture rosaries.
In these later years I have been looking forward to Lent, probably because it signals the sure coming of Spring. Even though Winter has retained its hold on the thermostat, there is something new in the air, so that gardeners have begun thinking of digging into rain-soaked earth to encourage new...
Our Sisters shared such inspiring Lenten reflections in 2024 that we decided to publish excerpts from them for Ash Wednesday this year. Each one offers a rich opportunity for reflection.
In Memoriam
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...
Sister Miriam made learning easy with her songs and ditties, and is fondly remembered by all who knew her. She was committed to and successful in her long life of “Doing all the good that can be done," as stated at her homily by Presider John Mulreaney, S.J.
Sister Claire Marie was a member of SSND for 65 years. She taught grade school, and worked in pastoral counseling and spiritual direction throughout her career. She also served the congregation with dedication, serving on the provincial council and many other ministries including the provincial...
"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
