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HEAR YE, HEAR YE! Announcing tidings of great joy, Christmas 2016!
In our midst, right before our eyes and ears, blooming like fuchsia flowers on a Christmas cactus, appear unmistakable signs of Emmanuel, God-with-us, God in our flesh and blood. Here are just a few of those signs, culled from our Sisters, Associates, colleagues, and...
In Memoriam: Sister Margaret Franks, SC
Her smiling face and jovial nature made her a welcome visitor to her clients, her sisters, and all her family and friends. Sister Margaret Franks (Sister Marian Christopher) was born May 30, 1923 in Manhattan, one of three daughters and two sons of Henry...
Sisters at Schervier Nursing Care Center Celebrate Feast Day
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8th, our traditional day for Renewal of Vows, was made very special for the Sisters at Schervier Nursing Care Center when Sister Jane Iannucelli, President, and the members of the Congregation Council sent each...
God’s Impossible Dream: A Reflection for the Weeks of Advent
READINGS: Second week of Advent What does God want? Advent reminds us that God has great dreams -- for people, for nations, for all creatures, for Earth itself. In the Advent Scripture readings we find powerful images of the desires of God’s heart. First, God longs...
In Memoriam: Sister Cecilia Haley, SC
“Sister Cecilia will be remembered by her students for her kindness and patience, and for her devotion in helping them learn to the best of their abilities.” Sister Cecilia Haley (Catherine) was born December 11, 1917 in Staten Island. She was one of three...
In Memoriam: Sister Patricia Lawlor, SC
“This ministry certainly teaches me about healing, love, prayer, joy and suffering, and about the beauty of my brothers and sisters—images of God.” Sister Patricia Lawlor (Sister Mary Philomena) was born November 17, 1929 in Manhattan, one of three...
First Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2016
READINGS: Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:37-44 Today is the first day of Advent. I remember as a child thinking that Advent was an interminably long time before Christmas. Now many years later, Advent seems to fly by. We begin with the...
November 20, 2016 — Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Readings: 2 Samuel 5:1-3; Psalm 122; Colossians 1:12-20; Luke 23:35-43 Proclaim with full voice: “To Jesus Christ our sovereign King! Crown him with many crowns! King Jesus rides on a milk-white horse; ride on, King Jesus!” Respond to the challenging taunt to him: “So...
Saints, Souls, and Thin Places
Who is your favorite saint? St. Patrick, St. Anne, St. Anthony, St. Padre Pio, St. Jude, all have huge fan clubs. Sts. Elizabeth Seton, Vincent de Paul, Louise de Marillac and Catherine Labouré are dear to many of us. Within the Charity family, we’re proud to have two...
Reflection on Mary
She [Mary] was poor and she was known to God alone, and her ‘yes’ will change everything that is to follow.…Mary is almost certainly poor, as was everyone in Nazareth. She is a village girl, carrying water with the others from the town well, going to the market,...