Sisters of Providence

“It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praise to your name, Most High.” (Psalm 92:1) “The words of the Psalmist direct one’s thoughts to faith, prayer and service. In reflecting on the life of Sister Angela Rose it seems these qualities fit her perfectly as she was a woman of great…

“Above all, let your love for one another be intense, because love covers a multitude of sins.” (1 Peter 4:8) “Sister Mary Anselm had this Scripture noted, probably with a desire to carry out its message. She was a good steward of God’s grace and used her gifts to serve others,” said Sister Betty Hopf…

“I assure you that whoever does not accept the reign of God like a little child shall not take part in it.” (Matthew 19:14) “Sister Angie chose this Scripture passage because it was how she saw God in her life. She said, ‘I taught little ones so many years that I feel close to God…

“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone.” (Philippians 4:4-5) “This reading from Philippians seems to describe Sister Annette Marie. The first words that come to mind when I hear her name are peace and joy. Sister Annette Marie said that her favorite place at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods…

“I formed you … to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners from confinement, and from the dungeon, those who live in darkness.” (Isaiah 42:6-7) “These words of Isaiah fit so well the life of Sister Teresa Ann,” said Sister Catherine Livers in her commentary for Sister Teresa Ann Callahan, who died Feb….

“As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” (Colossians 3:12) “Why Sister Joan chose this Scripture passage will become obvious in this commentary,” said Sister Betty Hopf in her commentary for Sister Joan Tekulve, who died Jan. 19. The only daughter of George and Clara (Bischoff) Tekulve,…

“Love is always patient and kind.” (1 Corinthians 13:4) “As I was preparing these remarks, I had a hard time finding people with ‘anecdotal stories’ about Sister Mary Hickey. But over and over, sisters described her as loyal, kind, patient and a good friend. It seems that her character was like that described by St….

“ … all we know is, that when it is revealed, we shall be like God, because we will see God as God really is.” (1 John 3:2b) “Sister Rose Angele welcomed God’s call to eternal life on Jan. 8, where she knows God forever as God really is,” began Sister Ruth Eileen Dwyer in…

“Now I take limitations in stride, and with good cheer, these limitations that cut me down to size … .” (2 Corinthians 12:10) Sister Louise took the pleasant and the unpleasant in stride. Later in life, she experienced a variety of physical pains and sufferings. Yet she endured each setback and emerged with added optimism…

The following is the commentary from the wake service for Sister Mary Pius Regnier, held Nov. 30, 2005. A reading from the Letter to the Hebrews: In the days when he was in the flesh, Jesus offered prayers and supplications with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from…