I have often thought there should be a Grace before all actions in a Christian’s life. Mother Patricia O’Connor, C.D.S. Founding Superior, Friend and Guide
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In our world in transition, in such an open society, is commitment possible? Is this too much to expect of today’s Christian? A deep reason for not giving in to changing cultural patterns (such as a temporary vocation to any life) is the demand of all genuine love to be faithful to the end, to […]
To be a Christian is to be like Christ — not yes one minute and no the next, but never anything but yes, sealed in the Holy Spirit.
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
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