by Director of Communications | May 13, 2020 | NEWS, Spirituality
In these days of fear and uncertainty, Julian of Norwich provides a simple image of God’s care, for even the smallest thing carries a powerful message: “Hold in the palm of your hand the hazelnut, a small thing, round like a ball. It is all that is made; it is made by...
by Director of Communications | May 12, 2020 | NEWS
As we near election time, we would like to remind each of us, ourselves included, of the solemn responsibility that lies before us in choosing our elected leaders. The Sisters of Charity of New York would particularly like to take this opportunity to remind our...
by Director of Communications | May 9, 2020 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Readings: Acts 6:1–7; Psalm 33; 1 Peter 2:4–9; John 14:1–12 Today’s Gospel reading from John is part of Jesus’ instruction to the apostles at their last Passover meal. It is familiar to us because it is often read at funerals. What do the apostles have to be troubled...
by Director of Communications | May 9, 2020 | NEWS, Sisters of Charity Federation, Spirituality
During this time of pandemic, death, social isolation, economic uncertainty and disrupted lives, we listen to the wisdom of Louise, ask for her assistance and come before our God to pray for our broken world. Let us pray: Louise, you who so frequently were faced with...
by Director of Communications | May 5, 2020 | In Memoriam, In Memoriam 2020, NEWS
Early in her community life, when asked how she would like to be remembered, she wrote, “as a caring, prayerful, dedicated woman of service.” Sister Marguerite McGilly (Sister Regina Richard) was born May 29, 1937, in Manhattan, one of three daughters of Thomas and...