Posts Tagged ‘Ministry’
Folk Artist: Will of God
Some of the hardest words in the spiritual life began with five words, “The will of God is…” I used to resent those words and the feelings that it restricted my life. God’s will sounded strict, hard, unmovable and joyless in its grave announcement. A friend of mine who married later in her life gave…
Read MoreFolk Artist: Sr. Rachel’s story
Two threads have been woven together in several letters Sr. Rachel Wallace, SDS received over 60 years ago from her mother at the time she considered life as a sister. The threads can be named The Heart of a Mother, and The Hopes of a Daughter. These precious letters were kept after she received them…
Read MoreSr. Liz: Simple joy in simple ministry
The Founder of the Salvatorians, Fr. Francis Jordan, wanted his followers to use “all ways and means” to make the love of God known. Back in the early ‘70s I learned of the simple joy and good feeling that comes from donating blood that I know will help several people. At the time, I was…
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 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 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…
Read MoreFolk Artist: Good News in Art Ministry
Several things light up my life in community at this time. I have been a folk artist and recently put out a new website – karlyncauley.com. I am happy to have a large exhibit of my original art work shown at the Cathedral of St. John in downtown Milwaukee. When I step back to see…
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