As part of Women's History Month, the first National Catholic Sisters Week is being observed from March 8-14, 2014. The website describes this week as "intended to shine a national spotlight on the good works and good will of Catholic sisters. It recognizes past and present sisters, from the movers and shakers pressing the front lines of social change to the faithful praying in cloistered chapels." Click here to go to the website to learn more about how to participate in the week, to access materials to celebrate the week (including a prayer booklet and accompanying readings) and to spread the word about this commemoration.
I am a public school kid from a Catholic family growing up in the 50's. May dad joined the church when he married my mother. They were both very active in church life and as children we were raised with great respect for the religious priests and sisters who were in our parish. I especially remember the actions and words of a sister who taught my 5th grade religious education class. She was a shining example of love and enthusiasm and her behavior encouraged me to be a servant of God and I work for the church now, today, and have great respect for love for those who chose the route of religious life.
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