Sister Elaine's Blog - January 1, 2012
Together in Hope
January 29, 2012
What a powerful retreat we just experienced!
Every year before February 2nd, we are privileged to have a weekend retreat to prepare ourselves to renew our vows ~ always remembering our Foundress, Marie Fitzbach Roy, and her collaborators who pronounced their vows on February 2nd, 1856.
This year, instead of requesting a presenter from elsewhere to give the retreat, we were blessed with our…Read More
Women for Women
January 23, 2012
I'm so proud of my Community and the work we do to help women. Our beautiful call "to communicate love and goodness as God wills" is alive and well at Esther Residence where "women for women" is a reality. What a wonderful home for women in transition. I'll let the residents and volunteers speak for themselves.
"Thank you for a safe, peaceful and loving home that I am blessed to…Read More
Maine Public Radio features Good Shepherd Sisters!
January 15, 2012
How exciting to have a segment on Maine Public Radio! If you missed it on December 30, you can check it out on our Good Shepherd Sisters (SCIM) Facebook Page (see side bar). I would love to hear your comments. Read More
A Heart Healthy Life
January 8, 2012
At 5:30 a.m. I am in chapel praying ~ exercising to keep my heart loving and compassionate. At 9:00 a.m. I am at the gym exercising to keep my heart healthy and strong and my body in good condition. At the gym, it's about "doing" something. It's about strenuous activity. In the chapel, it's about "being" and accepting God's invitation to "Be still and know…Read More
