One of my favorite days of the Easter Octave is Tuesday and the Gospel, John 20: 11- 18. John tells us of Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb, crying because she fears she has lost Jesus forever. Angels ask her about her tears, and she shares her distress. She turns around and Jesus is there, but she does not recognize him and asks Jesus if He knows where the body is. She is looking for a dead body and totally misses the Risen Christ! Then, my favorite part, Jesus says, "Mary"! At the sound of Jesus giving voice to Mary's name, her recognition is immediate and complete. Another Gospel during the Octave, telling us of the disciples on the road to Emmaus, is also a favorite of mine. Again, Jesus is present yet unrecognized, seemingly for hours. Late in the day, the disciples welcome an outsider into their home, and as this stranger breaks the bread, Jesus is seen for who He truly is.

Both of these readings beg me to ask myself: "What is it that I need to acknowledge the presence of Jesus in own life, in the people I meet each day, in the needs of strangers as well as those I love, and in the joys and the pains that fill the hearts of all I encounter?" Please join me in prayer that we hear Jesus say our own names, as Mary did, and that as we approach Jesus in the Eucharist, we are open to graces given to SEE and HEAR Jesus in everyone we meet.

Easter peace,

Sister Mary Sue, IHM

The spirituality of the IHM Sisters very much aligns with the Redemptorist spirituality established by the founder of the Redemptorists, St. Alphonsus Liguori. The CROSS is a pivotal moment in salvation history as it reflects the vulnerability of our human existence. We have a God who knows so well our sufferings and challenges!

In the words of Brother Dan Hall C.Ss.R. :

"We could be dealing with a health issue, a family crisis, or isolation and abandonment. At some point, we all look to the heavens and cry, “Why, God? Why is this happening to me?” The Way of the Cross reminds us that God entered into our suffering. I may not understand my pain, but I know Jesus is in it with me. Suffering may be a universal experience, but it will not last forever...Walking with Jesus on the Way of the Cross is not comfortable. But it’s a journey where light glimmers in the darkness and hopes emerge from our despair. We know the story ends with a victorious sunrise on Easter morning."

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Congratulations to Sister James Anne Ferrick

Sister James Anne will be presented with the Brother Edwin Anselm Award at the 101^st West Catholic Alumni Communion Breakfast on Sunday April 21, 2024! 

This award recognizes a graduate who is a person who exemplifies Catholic values and beliefs, a proven “loyal son or daughter of West Catholic" who has achieved outstanding success in a chosen field of endeavor and has contributed significantly to West Catholic in any form.

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We are IHM proud of Sister Regina Matulka, IHM and her school community who have completed successfully the process for Middle States Association Reaccreditation!

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Our IHM pride continues as we celebrate with President Barbara Lettiere and Immaculata University the successful completion of their 2024 Self-Study for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education Accreditation!

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Pope Francis' April Prayer Intention

For the Dignity of Women

During April, Catholics are asked to pray that “the dignity and worth of women be recognized in every culture.” The prayer intention includes praying for an end to the discrimination many women face in different parts of the world.

The Church celebrates the Easter season (also known as “Eastertide”) for 50 days, culminating with the feast of Pentecost