Being present for Mass and spiritual exercises will not make us holy. These are avenues of grace. It is the practice of virtue . . . . . It is a daily practice over a lifetime, and with God’s help, we will reach our goal. Mother Patricia O’Connor, C.D.S. Founding Superior, Friend and Guide
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Prejudice is being down on what you are not up on.
The unexamined life is not worth living.
God’s plans, like lilies, pure and white unfold. We must not tear their close-shut leaves apart: Time will reveal their calyxes of gold.
O Queen of Heaven, rejoice, Alleluia! For He whom Thou didst merit to bear, Alleluia! Has risen as He said, Alleluia! Pray for us to God, Alleluia!
Prayer that does not produce virtuous action is an illusion. Mother Patricia O’Connor, C.D.S. Founding Superior, Friend and Guide
Dear Lord, Teach us to care deeply for one another. Mother Patricia O’Connor, C.D.S. Founding Superior, Friend and Guide
Never underestimate the power of the Holy Spirit. Mother Patricia O’Connor, C.D.S. Founding Superior, Friend and Guide
God will not be mocked. He is the Designer Infinite. Do not spoil the work of the Holy Spirit within you. Mother Patricia O’Connor, C.D.S. Founding Superior, Friend and Guide
Some days are like that. You just don’t seem to be able to accomplish anything. Plans go wrong. Your spiritual life seems dull and stagnant. Did you ever play gold? Watch how the athlete puts the ball on the tee, reaches back and drives the ball down the fairway. Keep your eye on the ball […]