Thoughts from a Franciscan Sister

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Prayers Requested

I don’t know when I’ll be writing on this blog next as I am leaving for St. Paul tomorrow night to spend some time with my parents. We just found out Saturday that he has stage 4 pancre…

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Still asking for prayers, please.

 

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“Jell-O Pusher”

I’ve debated if I should try writing here again, or give it a rest for a while, due to the present situation (facing my dad’s terminal cancer). I decided that it wouldn’t hurt to …

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I couldn’t find this poem, “I’m the Daddy of a Nun,” independent of Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Daddy-Holy-Card-Religious-Eraser/dp/B013BVGWOW

Prayers to Sts Peregrine and Michael of the Saints. My own dear ex-brother-in-law died of the same cancer. May he intercede, too.

 

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A Royal Send-Off

I got into St. Paul on the train yesterday morning shortly before 8 a.m. The travel all went smoothly (except for getting stuck in the depot parking garage by an uncooperative garage door) I spoke …

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Sorry for your loss, Sister.

 

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Thank you.

 

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My condolences sister.

 

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Leaning on His Heart

This morning was interesting, to say the least… After filling in briefly for a co-worker who wasn’t able to make it in, I trudged through the snow, myself, on foot. (My winter boots we…

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Warning: Don’t Kick a “Space Heater” or St. Peter

This morning, finally having some time off, I decided I had better get my laundry done. Thankfully my room is on the same floor as our washer and dryer. After Mass, I sorted my cloths, made necess…

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Reverting to Old Habits

Recently, I have been working on a few different projects outside of my normal daily routines. (Next week will hold more extras since I’ll be filling in again as an aide on the men’s f…

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And a child shall lead them…

I see no problem with “reverting” your childhood like that. Your hands were praising God.

 

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“Be Still…”

Be Still and Know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10) What a wonderful invitation! To be still, yes, to acknowledge Him, and Him only as God! To be still in His presence: to be calm, quiet, peace…

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Thank you, Sister! “Be still” also means, “Hands off!”. My lead secretary’s first husband, whose body died of cancer, said he heard within him “Be still, and know that I am God” when he was first diagnosed.

 

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“Wine to Gladden Their Hearts”

This morning, the Bible study I hold for our residents was an interesting one! First of all, I had to rush to get there on time, having sacristy duties after Mass and also needing to watch the fron…

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“And He Stooped Toward Me”

Yesterday, a short phrase from the responsorial psalm really struck a chord with me. The beautiful passage, a song of a trusting, obedient heart, began: “I have waited, waited for the LORD, …

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Our Lady’s Bugs

If you take a good look around St. Anne’s at any time of year, you might notice a ladybug or two. At certain times, a collection of various ladybug-themed objects is even displayed in our activity…

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Writers block - BIG TIME!!!
Any suggestions?

 

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First thing that comes to you!