“Greater love hath
no man than this,
that a man lay down
his life for his friends.”
— John 15:13

“And they who for their country die shall fill
an honored grave,
for glory lights the soldier's tomb, and
beauty weeps the brave.”
— Joseph Rodman Drake
And God Said
A poem by K.C. and Myke Kuzmic

I said, “God, I hurt.” And God said, “I know.”
 
I said, “God, I cry a lot.” And God said, “That is why I gave you tears.”
 
I said, “God, I am so depressed.” And God said, “That is why I gave you sunshine.”
 
I said, “God, life is so hard.” And God said, “That is why I gave you loved ones.”
 
I said, “God, my loved one died.” And God said, “So did mine.”
 
I said, “God, it is such a loss.” And God said, “I saw mine nailed to a cross.”
 
I said, “God, but your loved one lives.” And God said, “So does yours.”
 
I said, “God, where are they now?”
And God said, “Mine is on My right and yours is in the Light.”
 
I said, “God, it hurts.” And God said, “I know.”
The Role of Faith
While the annual observance of Memorial Day is largely a secular one, FaithCounts explores the religious significance of the day.
Counting Blessings
Join Sister Marguerite Stewart in person or online Tuesday, June 1, for Simply Prayer: Count Your Blessings for a heart of gratitude.
Upcoming Events & Spiritual Programs
As of June 1, in-person programming will return to St. Francis Center for Renewal
in Bethlehem, Pa. Visit www.StFrancisCtr.org for details and safety guidelines.
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THIS WEEK IN SIS-TORY
May 30, 1930
The motherhouse at
Mount Assisi in
Pittsburgh is dedicated
May 30, 1940
The new high school building at Mount Assisi
in Pittsburgh is dedicated
June 4, 1961
The very first class — including the Sisters shown below — graduates from St. Francis Academy in Bethlehem, Pa.
Sister Mary Xavier Bomberger
Sister M. Virginelle Makos
Sister Donna Pusch