“God grant that I may always be a lover and proclaimer of truth…” ~ St. Catherine of Siena
Through the years my art, both sketching and painting, celebrates the human form: God’s creation. In my ministries, I sought to see, support, and celebrate the human being before me. “You formed my inmost being, you knit me in my mother’s womb. I praise you, so wonderfully you made me; wonderful are your works!” Psalm 139:13-14
I am celebrating another Jubilee – 70 years as a Dominican Sister of Grand Rapids. But the number really is 64 years because I came as an Aspirant in Grade 9. I remember when I told Mom I wanted to be a nun, only to a different order than my sister. But Mom just said quietly, “Oh, I think you should go to where Rose Mary (Sister Laurena) is going.” So that is what I did.
God opened us to deeper friendship with one another. Mom, thank you for such good advice to go where Sister Laurena went.
What a wonderful community it is! We have faith-sharing daily, use our talents of art, appreciate good nursing care, and lots of entertainment. Many of my paintings adorn our hallways.
My health has deteriorated since my last Jubilee. How beautiful and restful the grounds and nature at Marywood are.
Forever Blessed.
