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Sister Carol Thresher, SDS: My Vocation of Making a Difference
Originally written by Sister Carol Thresher, SDS, November 2, 2015 When people ask, “Why did you become a Sister?” my answer is always twofold. First of all, I turn to my own heart, my own dream. Somewhere, deep inside I’d always known that I wanted to make a difference in the world. I wasn’t sure what that…
Read MoreLongtime monthly gift comes straight from the heart
It’s been 20 years since Therese D. of Bayside, Wis. got an up-close viewpoint on the Sisters of the Divine Savior sponsorship ministry.
Read MoreTake Your Houseplants for a Walk
If Salvatorian Sisters took their plants for a walk, would they tie a string around the pot and stroll around the neighborhood? Or hold it in their arms and introduce it to their neighbors and friends? For the somewhat quirky “Take Your Houseplants for a Walk Day”, we dug a little deeper into the relationships…
Read MoreWe Must Open Our Hearts
By Sister Darlene Pienschke, SDS Over 70 million people around the world are forced to become immigrants today due to poverty, the effects of global warming which destroyed their country’s economics, and violence. Recently, I read about Pope Francis’ deep concern for these millions of migrants. Last Fall, moved with deep sensitivity to their plight, Pope…
Read More2020 Birthday Advice: Sister Deanna Schroeder
As Salvatorian Sisters continue to age in wisdom and grace in the year 2020, each shares advice to her 20-year-old self to celebrate her birthday. My words of wisdom … Always cherish the innocence of little children. In my first year of teaching one of my little boys said, “You are the light of my…
Read More2020 Birthday Advice: Sister Liz Christensen
As Salvatorian Sisters continue to age in wisdom and grace in the year 2020, each shares advice to her 20-year-old self to celebrate her birthday. At the time I was sensing an invitation to once again consider the Salvatorians, so my advice would be: “be still; listen to God’s invitation – and respond.”
Read More2020 Birthday Advice: Sister Jane Eschweiler
As Salvatorian Sisters continue to age in wisdom and grace in the year 2020, each shares advice to her 20-year-old self to celebrate her birthday. To Sr. Jane Marie, novice, 20, from Sr. Jane Eschweiler, 73: You can stop worrying about what others think; they aren’t thinking of you at all!! Freed from that worry,…
Read More2020 Birthday Advice: Sister Margaret Hansknecht
As Salvatorian Sisters continue to age in wisdom and grace in the year 2020, each shares advice to her 20-year-old self to celebrate her birthday. Margaret, here is a bit of advice. If you heed it, it will serve you very well through all your future, no matter what that future may hold! 1) Think…
Read More2020 Birthday Advice: Sister Beverly Heitke
As Salvatorian Sisters continue to age in wisdom and grace in the year 2020, each shares advice to her 20-year-old self to celebrate her birthday. In my early 20s, I volunteered for our mission in Tanganyika, East Africa. To prepare, I was assigned to nursing studies at Salvator Mundi International Hospital’s School of Nursing in…
Read MoreMarch against Racism in Sisseton, SD
By Sister Patrice Colletti, SDS Sister Patrice serves the Wahpeton Oyate who live on the Lake Traverse Reservation. There were no marches against racism in Sisseton, South Dakota, though it’s certainly not due to a lack of racism. I got a bit excited, in a positive way, when a colleague from my school said “Did…
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