Christmas is a time of peace

As we reflect on the past year we have experienced many transformative events, We watched a war unfold in Ukraine, experienced inflation, borders across the world reopened as the COVID-19 vaccine became widely accessible. It is times like these that we look for moments of peace, lean on family, loved ones, and celebrate traditions.

An important part of the year for us Sisters was our coming together to reflect, elect new leadership and commit to our direction for the next four years.

I was proud to learn that I had been elected as the new Provincial President, I will rely on my relationship with God to direct me, help me understand how to serve my sisters, and serve those in need through Him.

Many other Sisters, too, have lived through major changes this year.

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Committed to making a difference

Notre Dame Housing, our largest sponsored ministry, reached its 25-year milestone. NDH currently houses more than 125 seniors and holds 29 programs per month, and is open to any senior in the area. We are quietly proud of what we have accomplished, not knowing when we opened NDH in 1997 what transformation would result in service to others.

Christmas Traditions that bring people
Together

When the world is constantly changing, it becomes even more important to celebrate traditions.
If God is at the center of those traditions, there is a quiet peace that can come over us knowing that while the world changes, God’s love for us does not.

During the Christmas season I think back on the Christmas traditions that brought our family peace, regardless of the year we all had experienced. Decorating the tree was a highlight for our family. We all gathered, laughed, sang, and made sure each Nativity figure was placed just right in the manger under the tree. I was fortunate to have a warm, peaceful, and loving home. Not all are so lucky, and we pray for peace in this coming year – peace within ourselves, peace within our families and community, and peace across the globe.

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Send us your
Prayers

Every Advent season we Sisters hang ornaments on our prayer tree. If you did not receive a prayer ornament in the mail, or want to send us another one, you can download it here. Simply print the paper, write your intentions on the back, and mail it to us at 3501 State Street, Omaha, NE 68112.

We will pray for these intentions throughout the Advent season.