Posts by Sr. Marilyn Marie

I still had visions of yesterday’s eXclaim gathering in my head as I woke up this morning.  What a wonderful experience of Church! It was a great opportunity to connect with so many people and to enjoy a day of fellowship. I was especially touched at last night’s liturgy when we heard the gospel reading…

The following conversation was part of our migrant ministry this past week: Tutor:  What is this vocabulary word? Student:  Bless. Tutor: And what does “bless” mean? Student: It’s when someone puts God in your heart. What wisdom we can glean from children!  Who has blessed you recently?  How will you bless another in the coming…

This morning at Mass, I had one of those “These Scripture readings were chosen just for me” moments.  The Gospel from Matthew reminds us:          “Do not worry about how to speak or what to say; what you are to say will be given to you when the time comes; because it isnot you who…

We had a great time yesterday with many of our Sisters coming together for our annual Fourth of July picnic at Lial.  While the heat kept most people indoors (except for those who couldn’t resist the pool!), a few did venture out to do the grilling for our evening meal. We’re grateful they were willing…

I sometimes wonder about how much I take for granted when it comes to freedom and democracy, standard of living, and the many blessings that I experience each day.  Even in the midst of the aftermath of the storms this past week, I was blessed to have a home, electricity, food and a place to cool…

I leave in a couple of hours for our first week of migrant ministry in Leipsic/Miller City, Ohio.  Sister Susan Marie and I have ten high school volunteers who will be joining us for this week of service.  This program has been in place for years and is a wonderful way for us to help make…

Today’s Gospel reading from Matthew takes us back to the basics of prayer as Jesus teaches His followers the “Our Father.”  This is certainly not new to any of us, and yet I find myself wondering how much I really think about the words I pray.  The line that jumps out for me today is…

If it’s true that the heart holds the essence of a person, then I, for one, certainly want to know the heart of Mary.  If anyone is in tune with Jesus, the Father and the Spirit, it’s Mary.  As we celebrate today the feast of her Immaculate Heart, let us pray for the grace to…

As I sit at this computer in the Provincial Center of our Chardon, OH province, I can’t help but be thankful for the wonderful hospitality I’m receiving from our Sisters here.  Coming from one workshop and now here for another meeting, I feel as though this is a second home.  Each Sister is so kind…

While reading the first reading for today’s liturgy (2 Peter 1: 2-7), I was struck once again by the generosity and extravagant love of God.  Peter begins his letter saying, “May you have more and more grace and peace as you come to know our Lord more and more. By his divine power, he has…