The greatest consolation when a loved one, or we ourselves, encounter or approach death is the anticipation of meeting God face to face and basking in His love forever; free from the pain and hardships of this life.
The greatest consolation when a loved one, or we ourselves, encounter or approach death is the anticipation of meeting God face to face and basking in His love forever; free from the pain and hardships of this life.
To the modern mind, the practice of preparing for death that Saints, monks, and religious through the history of the Church have followed, seems, well, morbid! Here are some practical tips that may just change your mind.
Life is a gift from God that is to be celebrated. Each moment is precious. God willed us into being in love from all eternity and each stage of our lives is a new adventure. As we grow and develop in our natural as well as spiritual lives we come to know more of God and, yes, even ourselves.
Mother Luisita was a faithful wife who gently and lovingly stood by her dying husband, assisting him in his preparation to meet God. And as she came to the end of her own life, God was faithful to her.
True wisdom comes from following that Way; from reading the Roadmap of life outlined in the teachings of the Church; by placing all our hope in His Heart that will never forget us.
Mother Luisita, who suffered many physical and spiritual trials throughout her entire adult life, always placed her trust and confidence in the Sacred Heart of Jesus and accepted the challenges as part of her own ‘walk with Jesus’.
We wish to offer you some reflections from the sisters making their final profession in 2019, as well as the beautiful stories from their parents. Sister Gianna will make her Final Profession in July, 2019.
Let us welcome aging as a gift from God showing us the many years of being loved and cared for by Him. Even though our bodies and mind begin to slow down, we know that our hearts can continue to grow in youthfulness and wisdom