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“ … so that the world know that you sent me, and that you loved them as you loved me.” (John 17:23) “This prayer of Jesus for his apostles, we…

“As gracious distributors of God’s manifold grace, put your gifts at the service of one another … so that in all things God may be glorified.” (1 Peter 4:10a, 11b)…

“O my Beloved, you are my shepherd, I shall not want.” (Psalm 23:1) “At the beginning of this commentary, I read Sister Ann Xavier’s favorite scripture version of Psalm 23.…

“When I think of the wisdom and scope of God’s plan, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on Earth.…

“Hark! My Lover — here he comes, springing across the mountains, leaping across the hills.” (Song of Songs 2:8) “Sister Mary Isabelle chose this scriptural passage to be read at…

“Love never dies. Inspired speech will be over some day, praying in tongues will end; understanding will reach its limit. We know only a portion of the truth, and what…

“‘Yes, House of Israel, like clay in the potter’s hand, so you are in mine.’” (Jeremiah 18:6) “Is it any wonder that the story of the potter-God who shapes and…

“O, my Beloved, you have searched me and know me!” (Psalm 139:1, Nan Merrill) “This was one of Sister Thomasine’s favorite Psalms. I am sure it brought her peace in…

“Happy those who discover Wisdom, those who gain discernment.” (Proverbs 3:13) “Sister Gertrude Eileen Getrey died last Saturday at the age of 102, the oldest sister in community. During her…

“Sing to God a new song of praise.” (Psalm 149:1) “Psalm 149 is surely a song full of joy — singing God’s praises. It depicts a person of a truly…

“O Come let us sing to the Most High, Creator of the cosmos.” (Psalm 95:1 translation by Nan Merrill) “I am happy to read this commentary for Sister Grace, written…

“All wisdom comes from the Lord.” (Sirach 1:1) “Our beautiful reading from Sirach said, ‘The Lord lavished wisdom upon his friends.’ Truly, the Lord’s bounty has granted the Sisters of…