Posts by Sr. Mary Lee Grady
Folk Artist: Christmas Traditions
Some of the Christmases in the convent have been unlike any of those I had with my family at home. The first thing we learned in our “convent Christmas” was that the pre-Christmas weeks were called Advent. The chapel smelled fragrant with pine wreath and pure beeswax candles. Each Sunday another candle was lit until…
Read MoreSr. Liz: Infinity
Whoever said you live only once was probably not counting on heaven! ∞ Upgrade Born on June 25, 1938 to Life, Version 1.0 A few glitches over the years. Currently at Life, Version 1.7.6 In June, an upgrade to Life, Version 1.7.7 At some unknown future point, a system failure a blank screen, a reboot,…
Read MoreJenada’s Jewels: Joy in ministry
As I ponder the many years of ministry as a Sister of the Divine Savior, an abundance of blessings is realized. Serving as a Teacher, Vocation Minister, Director of Religious Education and now as Pastoral Care Minister, have been life giving experiences. It is in giving that I have experienced an overflowing abundance of God’s…
Read MoreSr. Mary: Am I Retired??
“I know nothing of tomorrow, except the love of God will rise before the sun, the love of God will rise before the sun.” This particular song and theme is characteristic of my life. Presently I am retired, which means that I have the time to do things that I really like to do- like…
Read MoreFolk Artist: Parents’ feelings about a daughter’s vocation
The Sisters always have had a warm relationship with the family members of the daughter who becomes a Sister. Years ago, the Sisters provided college and university educations to each new member. The young women often entered at 18-20 years of age. Parents wanted to help with the expenses of the daughters’ education and told…
Read MoreFolk Artist: Holy Days of Easter
As a Catholic child, I knew Good Friday meant keeping silence from 12:00 noon to 3:00 P.M. My mom said that Jesus needed the quiet time. I knew we kids got ‘quiet time’ when we were naughty and I wondered what Jesus had done to get three hours of silence! I also remember hunting for…
Read MoreSr. Liz: Who’d Become A Nun!!!
I’ve never written a blog before and wonder what women would want to read – specifically women who are considering whether they might have a vocation to the religious life and wonder what it is all about. I wonder myself sometimes! Back in the “olden days” in 1955, I was a senior in high school…
Read MoreFolk Artist: Affection Among Sisters
Before I came to the convent I did not know how Sisters showed affection to one another. I saw Sisters happy, joyful and friendly, but I wondered about affection and friendship in the community. As a folk artist I read that another group of celibate religious women and men who were called “Shakers” made small…
Read MoreSr. Georgene: Justice is a Social MUST
As a Sister of the Divine Savior, I walk many paths and interact WITH and WITH IN many communities. I have touched and been touched by many people of different ages and cultures. When I arrived in Phoenix, AZ, I was offered a position as principal in Scottsdale, South Phoenix and an inner city Catholic…
Read MoreSr. Beverly & Sr. Grace Mary: Charism in action
Sponsorship is a ministry The USA Province of the Sisters of the Divine Savior (Salvatorians) sponsors four institutions in Wisconsin. One, Divine Savior Healthcare in Portage, offers emergency and urgent care services, a birthing center, inpatient and outpatient services, intensive care, rehabilitation and outreach clinical services, and Community health care education. Tivoli at Divine Savior…
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