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

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...
Sister Dolores was a teacher and an excellent administrator.  Her warm smile and sense of humor endeared her to others. She taught at the St. Mark School, and St. Mary School, and spent many years at NDP, NDMU and the Madonna School in Florida. Dolores was always a friendly face and an welcoming...
Kathleen was friendly and outgoing. She was a teacher, then principal at schools in Washington DC, Greenville NC and Philadelphia. As a principal, she often had a dog in her office to the delight of the students.

"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