Sisters of the Living Word

I entered the Sisters of Christian Charity after graduating from St. Mary High School in Westphalia, Michigan. It was during my years with the Sisters of Christian Charity that the foundation of my spirituality took root, and I am very grateful for this.

In the summer of 1975 the Holy Spirit was calling me to a new group. I followed the call, though it was painful to leave friends, and risky to enter the unknown. Even today, I think almost daily of the awesomeness of being called to be Living Word.

Our Assemblies bring about an excitement and seriousness as together we ponder prayerfully the future, and decide where and how our focus needs to be.

Another value for me is to live with Community members. I appreciate being able daily to share prayer, responsibilities, and being accountable to each other.

During my first 25 years as a vowed religious sister, it was my privilege to bring the Word to children in Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana, Illinois and Michigan. Then in 1984, I began my ministry with senior citizens in Michigan and in 1993 with elders in Illinois. Presently I continue to reach out in love and compassion as the coordinator of health care for my own Sisters of the Living Word. I endeavor to bring the joy and serenity of the Living Word through kind words, acknowledging each person, and lending a listening ear to elders in nursing homes and retirement residences. It is life giving to help people sustain dignity, independence, and purpose in the autumn and winter stages of life.

In my prayers daily, I ask God to help me and all my sisters to be genuine Sisters of the Living Word, reflecting and affirming the Word in the World, the Word who continually frees the oppressed and gives new life. I am proud and humbled to be a Sister of the Living Word.

Mission Experience

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