Come Holy Spirit Blessing

"Come Holy Spirit, enkindle the Fire of Your Love. Transform all that is fearful into boldness of heart. Inspire Your servant with Wonder and Awe at the Mystery of Your Presence. Confirm Your friend in Compassion and Forgiveness. Whisper Discernment in the midst of confusion; be Wisdom in time of trouble; Reverence in the face of Diversity; Patience with the unfolding of life and forever anoint Your messenger with Joy. Amen" Blessing: Pat Bergen, CSJ Art: Fran Gregory, CSJ Assoc.

Framed & Matted 9-1/2" x 11-1/2"

The Sisters of St. Joseph of LaGrange, Ministry of the Arts began with a hand-drawn Christmas Card Mary Southard, CSJ, created for her brother in 1981.

Today theMinistry of the Arts still finds its home in the Motherhouse. Art and music studios fill the 6th floor. Marketing on the 5th floor, with shipping fast expanding to the basement.

A sight that brings great joy is to see retired sisters and friends volunteering to help assemble the products. We call this group of helpers "loving hands and hearts".

Sisters conduct workshops, retreats and missions for many organizations and groups around the country with themes reflecting the Mission of Unity. The artist also work in Allium, an Eco-Spirituality Center here at the Motherhouse. Along with many other ministries, the LaGrange congregation sponsors the "School on Wheels"... a large bookmobile with volunteer tutors who travel into surrounding communities to teach English.