This is the first paperback edition of the standard biography of Mary Ward.Mary Ward founded the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the 17th Century, an order devoted to the education of women so they could play their part in the Church and the World. Her view and aims were revolutionary in their time and a whole of network of Catholic schools remain in place today run by members of Mary Ward`s order.Mary Ward was born in 1585. She listened to the call of God at a time when the Church was reluctant to accept that God would speak directly to a woman, and died in obscurity in 1645.At a time when the IBVM is, like many religious orders, struggling to redefine its purpose in the modern world, and at a time when Mary Ward may herself be canonised by the present Pope, this book is quite exceptionally important.
The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary By Sister Michel Keenan, IHM The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is arranged by the terms of office of three major superiors of the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Scranton, Pennsylvania, from 1974-1994. This work follows the prior volume by Sister Michel, published in 2005, covering 1919-1974. As previously, the work attempts to capture the impact of the times and events in the world at large, particularly Vatican II, on the decisions for ministry and religious life in this Congregation of women religious. Serious change in religious life was not easy. Readers may learn of the challenges to administrators and to individual Sisters during these periods.
This book, A Child Speaks of Love, is a child's version of the crucified Jesus. These priceless stations echo the voices and thoughts of children regarding forgiveness and compassion. Simple phrases, such as: Love one another as Jesus loves us,are aften repeated. Even as a child one can make a difference in our world. To appreciate these stations one must have the mind, heart, and soul of a child - A child's heart filled with innocence.
The Life and Legacy of Saint Marianne Cope. By Sister Mary Francis Gangloff, OSF312 page perfect bound edition with over 44 pages of color photographsWith an unique album of black and white photos from the 1901 to 1907 Kalaupapa collection of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary in Honolulu as well as 2011- 2012 photos by Sister Barbara Jean, and photos from Utica, N.Y. Syracuse, N.Y. and Oswego, N.Y. this book connects the life and legacy of Saint Marianne Cope, OSF with the history of New York State and the State of Hawai'i with the long tradition of Franciscan compassion and care - in those States of Grace.Sister Mary Francis Gangloff, OSF, a writer and artist who uses both traditional and electronic methods of research, worked on this book project in collaboration with three sisters and several others. She also composed the booklets titled: Ferns and Flowers and Heart of Hope, both about the life and legacy of Saint Marianne Cope.
Our Holy Faith Book 4 The Vine and the Branches This most popular Catholic religion series, prepared from the Baltimore Catechism, was developed in the fifties and used in many of the Catholic elementary schools. These books provide a complete, integrated, and basic course in religion for the eight grades of the elementary school. The purpose is to see to it that the pupil has a clear and adequate knowledge of his holy Faith. Great texts, questions and answers, tests, suggested activities, etc. Illustrated text, reinforced sewn signatures, gold-embossed hardcover, 304 pages.
The Vine and the Branches is the 4th grade textbook in the Our Holy Faith series. It is an age-appropriate introduction to the Liturgy and the Liturgical Year. This is the Teacher's Manual for the Fourth Grade. It contains the auxiliary student and teacher reference materials as well as classroom presentations of the lesson material, suggested activities and answers to the chapter review questions. Our Holy Faith is a series of religion textbooks produced in the late 1950s, based on the Baltimore Catechism. Each grade level is well-written for its intended age group and is thorough and orthodox in its presentation of the faith. These texts have stood the test of time and are still being used by families today. Now this series can be purchased in economical softcover versions, or more durable hardcovers--depending on your family's budget!
The arrival of three Sisters of St. Mary of Namur at the railroad station of Waco, Texas, on September 23, 1873, brought remarkable change to the state of education in the center and north of the state. Hoping "to do a little good" by living their faith and establishing Catholic schools, Mother Emilie, Sister Mary Angela, and Sister Stanislaus were somewhat appalled to learn that Waco boasted only twenty-five Catholic families, and among them were only six school-age children.But Protestants too appreciated the education that was offered. Other sisters came, and in less than forty years Waco, Corsicana, Ennis, Denison, Sherman, Wichita Falls, Fort Worth, and Dallas boasted flourishing Catholic establishments. Boarding schools offered girls in rural areas as well as towns an opportunity for education.Who were those sisters? Where did they come from, what did they find, and why did they stay? That story, sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic, always challenging, is the subject of this book.
Seven easy small quilts made from charm packs (pre-cut 5" fabric squares) and a minimum of additional yardage. Each quilt is sewn three times using different fabric collections.
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