Every few days throughout the COVID-19 novel coronavirus pandemic currently gripping our nation and world, our Sisters will share anecdotes and spiritual tidings with our families, friends, alumnae and benefactors. We hope these messages will help to nurture a sense of solace in these trying times.
Recommendations from Rome
Sister Jeanne Marie Ulica, who is currently serving in Rome, Italy, points to the Emmaus Productions website as special resource to families observing a Holy Week unlike any other, as most churches are closed. It includes music and videos for both adults and children.
Finding God's Grace in Nature
Sister Roselyn Kuzma is reminded that God is among us when she sees beautiful sunsets like the one above from her bedroom window at Mt. Assisi Place in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Inspirational Words from Our Sisters
" I would like to share a part of Pope Francis’ Lenten reflection: “Each of us should find ways to communicate Jesus wherever we are. All of us are called to offer others an explicit witness to the saving of the Lord, who despite our imperfections offers us his closeness, his word and strength, and gives meaning to our lives. "
- Sister Jean Makovsky
"At this time of crisis, what we have most of is time -- time to be more mindful of our neighbor and his or her needs. Every minute of the day -- and there are hundreds of minutes -- it is a time to evangelize by tiny things, a time to be Jesus for one another.  
- Sister Pat Marie Buranosky
"This scripture quote has been a part of my life for a long time. It is taken from the book of Deuteronomy 30:19: 'I set before you life and death. Choose life.
In these painful and uncertain times we are all called to choose life. Lives of love, of kindness and hope ... sharing that with one another in whatever way we can.'"
- Sister Marguerite Stewart
A Protective Prayer
Recommended by Patricia Ann Mahoney
Sister Patricia Ann Mahoney finds A Protective Prayer: St. Patrick's Breastplate particularly comforting and inspirational in these trying times. To experience it as she does, pray along with the video below.
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