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Topic: society
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“Communion is nurtured by connection and from the recognition that everything, in its original form, is related. We share a oneness with all. The bond uniting us as individuals and groups is already there within us. We just need to become aware.”
– Sister Dawn Tomaszewski
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“Several who have been educated in our houses, ... are now married and in society... We begin to see the good which our Congregation is doing in this country.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
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“Yes above all things; justice, justice. If any preferences may be shown let it be to the poorest or most abandoned.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
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“A woman in this country is never seen transacting the least business, religious no more than others. Eyes are opened wide at Terre Haute and everywhere when I appear to pay bills or to make purchases. Everyone is astonished.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
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“Sometimes I am disheartened with this country that I feel as if I were carrying on my shoulders the weight of its highest mountains and in my heart all the thorns of its wilderness.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
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“Cities and provinces disappear like individuals. God alone remains. Let us attach ourselves to [God] with all our hearts and [God] will take care of us...”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
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“Woman in this country is only yet one-fourth of the family. I hope that, through the influence of religion and education, she will eventually become at least one half — the "better half."”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
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ADVENT journey down through the centuriesof people seeking Godto become flesh in their lives journey of people in high placesjourney of the lowly and the simplejourney of Mary and Josephjourney […]
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Did you know that God has a playful side? If not why would God have created vast galaxies — miniscule cells, prickly bushes — lamb’s ear plants …
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Blessed are you, Lord, God of mercy,who through your Son gave us a marvelous example of charityand the great commandment of love for one another. Send down your blessings on […]
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(Note: The following is the opening prayer from “Slavery Still Exists,” an awareness program sponsored by the Illinois Women Religious Against Human Trafficking. The program took place on Jan. 10-11. […]
