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The life and works of New Zealand Religious Orders,
as experienced through the eyes of a young woman.
Sisters of compassion
What is compassion?
According to the Sisters who live it out every day, compassion is ‘suffering with others’ (Sr. Anna Maria), ‘being where it hurts’ (Sr. Josephine Gorman), and ‘journeying with people’ (Sr. Sue Cosgrove).
Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions
I’ve just finished reading ‘Euphrasie,’ a beautiful book written and illustrated by NZ Sr Mary Philippa Reed, detailing the life of Euphraise Barbier, foundress of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions (RNDM).
What strikes me, as it did during my stay with the RNDM sisters
Missionary Sisters of the Society of Mary
Our God is not one to worry about appearance. His only Son came to earth as a helpless little baby, in a smelly stable. God knows all and…
Society of the Sacred Heart
As I sat down with the community on a Thursday night to join in a thirty minute lecture series, a particular quote struck me: