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“One thing alone can possess me — You, Lord, in Your white Eucharist.” (A prayer by Father Fitzgerald that was discovered in Sister Petra’s belongings) “After her teaching days were […]

“For I know well the plans I have in mind for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare, not for woe! Plans to give you a future full of […]

“Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about.” (Matthew 1:18) “You may wonder at the choice of this reading, usually associated with Christmas. Sister Charlotte once noted […]

“A great pillar of the Woods has gone to sleep; her legacy lives in all those she embraced.” (a quote from a Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College alumna) “It’s a pleasure for […]

“Jesus looked up at his disciples and said:  “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. “ (Luke 6:20) “Sister Anne Scott left no preference […]

“And now I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you.” (John 15:19b) “In a small spiral-bound appointment book, Sister […]

“Shout for joy to Yahweh, all virtuous persons!” (Psalm 33:1) “I cannot picture Sister Rosemary actually shouting for joy or singing or playing to acclaim God.  But I do envision […]

“And now, friends, we ask you to honor those leaders who work so hard for you, who have been given the responsibility of urging and guiding you along in your […]

“Then he took a cup and when he had returned thanks, he gave it to them.” (Matthew 26:26) “These very familiar words are the most sacred part of the Mass […]

“What an affectionate heart was hers! What uprightness of mind she possessed! I have never found anyone more candid, nor anyone who had a greater aversion for the least shadow […]