Pray With Us
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.
On March 5, we observe Ash Wednesday and embark on our 40 days of Lent journey.
Pope Francis encourages us to become Pilgrims of Hope in our broken and fragile world.
In Memoriam
Sister Margaret (Renate) endured many hardships as a child before becoming an SSND in 1948 in Munich. She lived and taught in England, Peru, Bolivia, and Canada. For years, Sister Margaret served as a translator for our congregation. She valued these experiences and the opportunity to go to Brazil...
Sister Ann loved singing and serving, first as a creative and talented classroom teacher and later as a Pastoral Associate, Health Care Ministry Coordinator, and Coordinator of Pastoral Visitors. In retirement, She continued to be creative and energetic, "a gentle, loving woman, kind and...
Sister Kathleen spent over 25 years at St. Jane Frances de Chantal School and parish, in Riviera Beach, Maryland. She loved people and sharing her gifts with them. She had a great wit and helped others feel at ease. When anyone visited her to catch up on her recent doings, the conversation would...
"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
