Salvatorian Sentiments
Folk Artist: On Trees, in Verse
It seems to me a Tree breathes. Its branches, its leaves move with breezes to lift Its weight in great green currents of motion. Then as if giving a momentary content sigh, the tree shifts again into place. Later a few leaves flicker and in happy inhalation, the branches ride waves of wind, briefly…
Read MoreSr. Jane: A Grateful Look Back
One of the main things I like about getting older is that there are more memories to call on. In June, I will complete 12 years with the Jordan Ministry Team, and before moving on to another form of service, I think it’s a good time to recall and thank. Over 12 years, I’ve learned…
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…
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