Sister Marguerite

Each time a New Year greets us, we have a new opportunity to pause, to see where we have been, and to notice how far we have traveled on this journey of life. No two Januarys are the same; the New Year is always unique. We may feel free, alive or joyful … or we may feel stuck, struggling with life, or finding that life is just ordinary. Yet, if we pause and look deeper, we will see reason for gratitude for the many people and events that have helped us to grow and become the good and unique individuals we are.

As this new year begins, three words come to mind — Live Life Fully. The words of St. Irenaeus of Lyons apply well here: “The glory of God is a human being fully alive.” This new year beckons us to be persons fully alive with the glory of God. During this first Simply Prayer of the new year, Sister Marguerite Stewart helps us discover if we are ready to love life and to step wholeheartedly into whatever it holds for us.

Registration Details: This program will be conducted in person at St. Francis Center for Renewal and online via Zoom. Please direct questions to 610-867-8890.

Those attending in person are welcome to join us for coffee at 9:30 a.m.

Facilitator: Sister Marguerite Stewart, OSF

Registration Offering: Freewill offerings accepted. You may donate in person, on the St. Francis Center for Renewal website, or by clicking the link included in your registration confirmation email.

About the Presenter: For 12 years, Sister Marguerite served in Rome as vicar general of the School Sisters of St. Francis international congregation, as well as formation director. With more than 30 years of experience, Sister has ministered as a spiritual director and workshop presenter with St. Francis Center for Renewal for eight years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in pastor counseling and spiritual direction studies. In 2021, she celebrated 70 years in religious life.