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Sister Francis Edwards (formerly Sister Francis Bernard)
...to excellence.” An English teacher had this to say, “Sister Francis is an absolute dream! I find that she is always at least four steps ahead of me when it involves supplementary sources. Not a week passes without her appearance at my door with an interesting article, a new journal, or a newly acquired filmstrip.” She retired in 1999, but remained in California, giving convent service. In her last residence, she was caregiver for Sister Ann Mariam Zell. Sister Ann...
January 29, 2023: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
...“why” question and the “how” question have the same response: “For God so loved the world that God sent the only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal live (John 3:16).” Jesus knew himself, trusted himself, accepted himself as the Son of God and so dared to live the mission given to him. Jesus also knew that we, his disciples, are asked to believe and do the improbable. Paul in today’s second reading, tells us, “God...
Advent and God’s Providence
...acceptable way to refuse an “I dare you”? I knew that he would be safe. He knew his decision had been a poor one. He felt scared. I recognized his trust in me. The real issue was to discuss that sometimes one needs to stop to think before acting. As the student left, I glanced up at the cross. I hoped I had accomplished all that was needed. I walked past the now calm party. Returning to my desk, there...
Reflection for Lent
The liturgical period of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. The word Lent comes from the Old English ‘Lencten,’ which means spring. Perhaps I backed myself into a corner when I wrote in my 2016 New Year reflection. I wrote then that I didn’t make New Year resolutions because there are so many occasions during the Catholic liturgical year to begin again. I mentioned Lent as an example. So, now I am wondering how to explore Lent as an opportunity for...
Remembering who we are and why we are here!
...her love of her new woodland home became such a healing for her that it filled her heart.” Jeannie related this to the generations of sisters, and so many other who have loved the Holy Ground of the Woods for a time in their lives and have also felt that dual experience of love of place and community, then pain of loss and separation as they “leave the nest” to do their life’s work. Jeannie concluded: “loss and fulfillment, emptying...
Sister Marilyn Kofler: Breaking boundaries through education and gentle influence
...and I try to share what I know. I’m never done learning.” She sees Sisters of Providence breaking boundaries by advocating for and educating women. She credits early sisters in leadership for valuing higher education for the sisters themselves. “When you educate a minority, you’re going to have a revolution. And I think that breaks boundaries because education opens one up to all kinds of new experiences, new people, new geography.” Spirit-led risks Sister Editha Ben gives communion to Sister...