The Sisters of St. Clare of Saginaw, a community of catholic women also known as Poor Clare Nuns, follow the example of St. Clare of Assisi by sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and fervently praying with and for the many hurting people in our community.
Faith In Action
Just recently we got to celebrate Sister Laurene’s 91st birthday. Ever faithful, she continues to serve in her calling and to exude the love of God in her compassion toward the lonely and brokenhearted. We all benefit from her counsel, her humor is contagious, and her wisdom is well needed. Patient, kind, understanding – she lives such a good example to us all. While she crochets prayer shawls for those who are sick, she prays for them – never running out of people for whom she can pray.
In support of our ministry to aging seniors and because she values each of our employees and volunteers, Sister Laurene often attends our fundraisers. The large circle of friends she’s developed over the years will come visiting on a regular basis and usually join her for our Family Fun Night held once a month – always a great time for residents and their families to enjoy quality time together with a fun activity.
Perhaps what’s most admirable about Sister Laurene is that she listens quietly to the problem at hand, contemplates all that she hears, and when she finally speaks, she gives “sought after God” advise, always giving God the glory and never taking so much as a compliment. A divine talent, Sister Laurene convinces people that everything has to do with love… for God is love. Thank you, Sister, for teaching us!
