Ursuline Sisters

We remember in our prayers the Sisters of Saint Ursula, as we keep in memorial their foundress, Saint Angela Merici. I was blessed during my later grade school and junior high years to have Ursuline Sisters at the Catholic Grade School that I attended. I have a great appreciation for the sisters and for the time they gave us in teaching and instilling within us the Catholic Faith. As the biography says about Saint Angela: "She gave her companions a rule that included neither enclosure nor a multiplicity of devotions, but stressed the search for human contacts in prudence and charity" (Magnificat, 365-66). The Ursuline Sisters that I was in contact with followed those gifts very well. They were truly an example for us young people. Of course, clergy; religious; people of today continue the teaching ministry of the Church. Earlier this month, the Church celebrated the memorial of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the foundress of the Catholic School system. We conclude this month with Saint Angela Merici, who had a hand in teaching our young people. Next week, we observe Catholic Schools Week, so we have two saints that will intercede for us and guide us in our ministry of teaching the Catholic Faith and being an example to our young people. May God Bless all of us as we continue the mission of the Church. Peace to You this day!!!