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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…

“Be glad that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice.”(1 Peter 4:13) “It’s still the season of resurrection —…

“Those who humble themselves like this child, such are the greatest in the realm of heaven.” (Matthew 18:4) “Sister Frances Maureen was a loyal and devoted sister, aunt and friend…