Remarkable Women, Remarkable Wisdom

By Sr. Mary Francis Gangloff, OSF

Take a break each day with a moment of reflection on one of the great women of history. Inside this book you will find a mentor for each day of the year with a short biography, a quote by or about her, a quote from Scripture and a few reflections to help you absorb the message and meaning of each unique life. Some of these women you will know, and some you will meet here for the first time, but all have some special insight into the burden and blessing of being a woman. Let their wisdom inspire you to find your own.

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Women and Religion

By Sr. Marianne Ferguson, OSF

Sister Marianne presents a historical approach of women's contribution to the development of Religion from the paleolithic goddess cultures to the patriarchal structures of today. Some outstanding religious women whose creative responses to their oppressive religious traditions are explored. The research is shown of modern feminine theologians who are working for more inclusive roles for women in present religious structures

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Christian Thought

By Sr. Marianne Ferguson, OSF

Christian Thought covers the contributions and challenges of Christianity from Jesus, through the early church, and the middle ages to modern times. Great Christian thinkers from Christ, through Medieval times, the Protestant reform, to the present are stressed. A strong theme of the book concerns the influence of Christianity in the areas of art, culture, politics, education and spirituality.

Available at Waveland Press Prospect Heights, Illinois
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A Child Speaks Of Love

By Sr. Barbara Whelan, OSF

Sister Barbara Whelan’s 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. The simple phrases are often repeated - Love one another as Jesus loves us. 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 so filled with innocence. May we love simply and see clearly as children.

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Always Be Children For Jesus

By Sr. Barbara Whelan, OSF

Sister Barbara's hope in designing this book, Always Be Children For Jesus, is that it will be a tool for parents to discuss the faith dimesnsion of these activities with their children. Through engaging activities the children will develop an increased awareness of their Catholic faith while at the same time improving their fine motor skills.

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The Road To Crackersville

By Sr. Marie Gerard Hoffman

These memories of Sr. Marie Gerard Hofmann represent one of her attempts to cope with a debilitating and ultimately terminal illness known as pulmonary fibrosis. They need to be read and understood in a certain context. Sister Marie Gerard (Alice Hoffman) was a gifted woman; gifted with an amazing ability to teach children as well as adults, gifted with a free and creative spirit and also gifted with a religious vocation as a woman consecrated to God in a Franciscan Congregation.

Pre-Vatican religious life was considerably more structured than one would find it today. Rules and regulations were a valued part of a monastic style of life. Early on in her religious formation, Sister Marie Gerard endeavored to harmonize her free spirit and gifts with a form of life that often ran counter to the same. She knew she had a call from God and she was willing to do whatever was necessary to fulfill her vocation. Her memories are testimony to the ultimate fulfillment of her life's goal to be a religious and an educator. We offer them in that spirit.

Sr. Marian Rose Mansius, OSF
Regional Councilor
Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities

          You can purchase this book at the Sister's Gift Shop:
                             St. Mary of the Angels Convent
                                        201 Reist Street
                                 Williamsville, NY  14221
                                       (716) 632-2155

Pilgrimage and Exile

Biography of Mother Marianne Cope, OSF written by Sister Mary Laurence Hanley and co-authored by
Dr. O.A. Bushness

You can purchase this book by writing:
Blessed Marianne Cope Cause Director
St. Anthony Convent
1024 Court Street
Syracuse  NY  13208
(315) 422-7999

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