Author Archives: SistersCDS

We only know how much a person loves us when we have experienced his or her forgiveness. We express the best of our love when we forgive. Mother Patricia O’Connor, C.D.S. Founding Superior, Friend and Guide

The simple life is always within our reach; we each have our journey of spiritual growth. There are no easy answers, no cowardice on the way. Learning daily is hard and growth is hard, but we can think with integrity (no self-pity) we know the difference – we must accept the consequences of our actions […]

And the Word was made Flesh, And dwelt among us. Hail, Mary, full of grace!  the Lord is with Thee. Blessed art Thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.  Amen.

We must decide one and for all to return to the Cross of Christ and endeavor to keep the Cross in view in our daily encounters with others. It was at the foot of the Cross that Mary became our Mother. Mother Patricia O’Connor, C.D.S. Founding Superior, Friend and Guide

Sacramentalize your days and your works: Bring God into all aspects of your daily contacts. Share Christ with one another (at home) first and then with others. Mother Patricia O’Connor, C.D.S. Founding Superior, Friend and Guide

Let us never forget — Obedience is the noblest and most beautiful of virtues. It is the daughter of humility — the nurse of Charity — the companion of justice — the guide of all religious virtues — the mother of concord and kindness — a safe and calm harbor, a perpetual and delicate bouquet […]

The best wood for igniting the love of God in our hearts is the Wood of the Cross. Mother Patricia O’Connor, C.D.S. Founding Superior, Friend and Guide

If you’ve had a kindness shown — Pass it on. ‘Twas not meant for you alone — Pass it on. As we travel down the years Let us dry another’s tears ‘Til in heaven the deed appears — Pass it on.

Are you doing all the right things with an empty heart? Jesus denounced the Pharisee.  The Publican came before Jesus humbly begging for mercy.  Jesus teaches us . . . it is not what we do that counts but the attitude of heart coming to Him. Mother Patricia O’Connor, C.D.S. Founding Superior, Friend and Guide

O Glorious Saint Joseph, through the love thou bearest for Jesus Christ and for the glory of His Name, hear our prayers and obtain our requests. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, assist us!