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Peter Strider's avatar

I can't tell you how much I appreciate your work sharing glimpses and reflecting through light and word the hidden lives of this faithful community.

It is easy to imagine convents such as this no longer exist but as your articlea and photos show, they are "not museums but very much alive" - yes alive in the fullest sense, alive in Christ, animated by the Holy Spirit. Your work is very much a true apostolate and bears the mark of someone who himself believes and loves God in his bride the Church.

May God greatly bless your work! I have put you in my prayers and will be grateful for any prayers you might offer for me also to be a more faithful follower of our Lord and that I grow daily in the knowledge and love of God.

Peter Sonski's avatar

Another gem — both the religious community and your story, Jeff. George Bernanos wrote, “Grace is everywhere.” St. Therese said, “Everything is Grace.” This offers confirmation.

Joseph McCafferty's avatar

Thank you Jeffrey for giving us a glimpse into life at the Holy Family Motherhouse.

Sr. Dorcee's avatar

Beautiful. So much beauty in all of our convents, the marvelous work of the Holy Spirit, his mercy in our lives, his incredible love for his brides.

Patricia Johnson's avatar

This is my Alma Mater! The Sisters of Charity of Our Lady Mother of the Church are a blessing to our Diocese and to the whole Church!

Steven M. Rosczewski's avatar

Thank you and blessings for allowing us to experience in some way the gentle humanity of the Sisters, a steadfast public witness to something deeper in our chaotic, frayed society.

Anne Arthur's avatar

Thank you for this wonderful testimony in words and the beautiful photos. Picturing the holiness of this extraordinary yet normal life is warming my heart. This is what keeps our troubled world in check. Thank you for the insights, and letting us take part.

Jolene Crum's avatar

Your work is most definitely graced by the Holy Spirit!! It is beautiful, meaningful, and soul-touching. Thank you for capturing and sharing such a wonderfully poetic inside look at the Holy Family Motherhouse with both your words and your photography. Soooo enjoyed!! Grateful!

Michael Sovich's avatar

Thank you Jeffrey, thank you.