As this New Year begins, my hope and my prayer is for Peace – peace in the world…in our country…in New York City… in our community. This is a tall order. I pray, dear Lord, that your peace which you have given to me so abundantly will be spread among us all, especially during this special year 2010. 
Sr. Geri Hanley, SC

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Oh God, give us the grace to go recklessly into the future.
Sr. Rita Nowatzki, SC

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When Christmas comes, we can – with renewed gratitude – thank God for becoming “one of us” with all that this means for being a new creation. … . Just as Christ became flesh 2000 years ago in Bethlehem, so too Christ becomes flesh for us in the people, relationships and events we encounter each day. 
from a talk by Sr. Jean Flannelly, SC

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A young Jewish girl said “Yes,” and forever changed the course of human history. As we celebrate the birth of her son, may we boldly speak our Yes, and allow the power of Christ’s love to be born again in our hearts – and in doing so, renew the face of the earth.  
Sr. Joy Pellegrino, SC