Spirituality and Prayer

Pray With Us

Several SSNDs will share reflections here throughout this Advent season. New reflections will be added each week. Enjoy!
The Shalom International Network and the Congregational Communications and Technology Team hosted a prayer service from Mother Theresa’s tomb on Sunday, November 17, at 7:30 pm (Rome time) for about 30 minutes commemorating the World Day of the Poor and Blessed Theresa’s Beatification Day.  If you...
Sisters, Associates and Colleagues who live at or near Villa Assumpta, Baltimore, MD, and Waterdown, Ontario, Canada, are invited to participate in-person at an Advent Reflection and dialogue series.

In Memoriam

Judy’s life in mission included formal education at schools in the Baltimore area. She taught mathematics and served in administrative roles as dean of students and vice principal. She returned to her alma mater, the Institute of Notre Dame (IND), and ministered there for twelve years as a teacher...
Eileen was known to her large family and many friends in SSND and beyond by many names: “Rene,” Auntie, Eileen and Sister. Eileen was a lifelong learner whose interests were broad and deep. She was always ready and willing to share her learnings with others. She loved to introduce visitors, be they...
Sister Margarida was born in the Azores and moved to Ontario with her family as a teenager. After working for 14 years, She became an affiliate with SSND and in August 1982 she entered the formation house as a postulant. This path led to her life as an educator, administrator, and beloved SSND....

"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