Spirituality and Prayer

Pray With Us

God of our ancestors who set their hearts on you,
of those who fell asleep in peace,
and those who won the martyrs' violent crown:
we are surrounded by these witnesses as by clouds of fragrant incense.
In this age we would be counted in this communion of all saints;...

This week, Christians all over the world celebrate the Triduum, recalling the suffering, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Throughout the season of Lent we were horrified by the shocking death and destruction of the war in Ukraine. Even in the midst of the uncertainty of the pandemic, the...

During this Easter season, Ministry Services is delighted to share with Sisters, Associates, and Colleagues a prayer to commemorate this year’s feast day of Blessed Theresa Mary Theresa of Jesus Gerhardinger. Honoring 143 years since her passing.

In Memoriam

Sister Kenneth Marie Botta
Our beloved Sister Kenneth Marie/Sister Cass loved sports and her Baltimore teams: the Orioles and the Ravens. She showed her loyalty by decorating her room to follow the sports seasons. For her knowledge she was called an encyclopedia of sports. Her BINGO calling skills and the humor she brought...
Remember
Please join us this Sunday, on the Feast of All Saints, to honor the 41 Sisters of our Province who have been called home to God since the first of this year. Let us gather in spirit with their spirits to remember their lives.
Soft spoken, petite and full of energy, Sister Xavier was especially talented in art and music. She was “a big sister” to the youngest of the Linz family, Sister Theresa Mary, SSND. Speaking of her vocation, Sister Xavier said, “I have tried to keep the rules and to progress toward my ideal of a...

"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