A Blessing of Religious Life......Friendships
As I write this blog I am enjoying the beautiful sunshine
(and later heat) of a Kentucky morning.
How good God is to give us the seasons to enjoy. As in our lifetime we also enjoy
seasons. One of the great blessings of
religious life is the friendships we develop throughout our lives as sisters to
one another.
About two weeks ago I traveled to the motherhouse in
Sinsinawa, WI, for the wake and funeral of a dear friend, Sister Jeanne. I had lived with Sister Jeanne twice and also
ministered near her in the South for many years. She was a person who was not afraid to
venture into new territory. She was the
first parish administrator in the Diocese of Memphis, TN, and dedicated to her
ministry. Jeanne was a great cook, had a
wonderful sense of humor and always took her commitment to community
seriously. Although not well for a long
time she was brave and positive about life.
My companion on this journey to wish Jeanne farewell was
my friend, Mary. Mary will be starting
her life as a religious this summer in a community in Spain. What season are you in in your life? Is God calling you to Sisterhood? Think about it. God bless!
Georgia Acker, OP
Bowling Green, KY
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