Salvatorian Sentiments
Not just donuts!
By Sister Patrice Colletti, SDS My friend Betty and I celebrated an historic moment: completing the two COVID vaccines. Our celebration? Making donuts! SHE made the donuts and I “supervised” and taste-tested! Then, we put them out in the hallway in baggies for neighbors to help themselves. It was a simple and fun way to celebrate…
Read MoreMission on the Border
By Sister Darlene Pienschke, SDS in Tucson, Arizona On arrival at Casa Alitas this morning, revitalized with eager anticipation, I met and saw over 20-30 volunteers energized in a flurry of transformative work ̶ shifting work stations; reorganizing, relocating and redesigning a clothing shop; stocking supplies; readying guests’ rooms and living spaces for adults and children;…
Read MoreWisdom beyond their years
By Sister Patrice Colletti, SDS Kids watch a lot of TV. And often it is on in the background, all day long. This morning, during Reading Meeting, one of my kids (8-, 9- and 10-year-olds) asked about the situation in Washington, DC. He wanted to know why there was so many angry people. We talked…
Read MoreThe Two Grandmas
By Sister Patrice Colletti, SDS Keyapi. (Kay-YA-pee) That’s how traditional stories start. It’s not “once upon a time,” but rather, “It is said.” It places the story in this time, as well as that. After all, time is a human invention, and most indigenous cultures do not see “time” as something arrayed upon a line of…
Read More2020 Birthday Advice: Sister Mary Evelyn Zimbauer
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. Remember the prayer mom taught us to pray to our guardian angel when we were young. Don’t forget to talk to him often. He is your constant companion and there…
Read MoreLooks like it’s our turn now…
By Sister Patrice Colletti Headline: The Dakotas report single-day records for new virus cases on Saturday: more than 370 in North Dakota and more than 420 in South Dakota. Of course, that’s still tiny compared to what people in New York or California or Arizona or Florida have suffered. But, when one’s entire town is smaller than my entire high…
Read More2020 Birthday Advice: Sister Karlyn Cauley
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. Advice to my 20 year old self: your vocation as a Salvatorian Sister will be a prized possession!
Read More2020 Birthday Advice: Sister Debra Breese
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. I would say slow down, you move to fast. Got to make the day last. Take every hour of everyday to enjoy what God has planned for you each day.…
Read More2020 Birthday Advice: Sister Jenada Fanetti
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. Stay closely connected to our Loving God who will be your strength and guide in life. Together you can face any challenge that comes your way.
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…
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