Tuesday July 7 four of our sisters are at St. Bonaventure University at New York near Buffalo . They are taking a workshop on Franciscan Spirituality

Picture of the Library at Saint Bonaventure

Scenic view at St. Bonaventure NY

Chapel at Bonnie's

President's Prayer Thursday evening April 12, 1945, radio stations interrupted all broadcasts to report that President Franklin Roosevelt was dead. It was critical time because World War II was at a critical point. Vice President. Harry Truman was sworn in. In his address to Congress ended dramatically. Lifting his face and arms upward to heaven, he said: "I humbly pray Almighty God, in the words of King Solomon: "Give me an understanding heart with which to judge your people. I ask only                        gene carmichael, s.J. ___________________________________

to be a good and faithful servant of my Lord and my people.'' "Truman words were in keeping with his faith in God. He said the following prayer regularly throughout his life: "Oh! Almighty and Everlasting God, Creator of Heaven, the Earth, and the Universe. Help me to be, to think, and to do what is right, because it is right. Make me truthful, honest, and honorable in all things. Make me intellectually honest, for the sake of right and honor, without thought of reward to me. Give me the ability to be charitable, forgiving, and patient with my fellowmen. Help me to understand their motives and their shortcomings, even as you understand mine!  Amen _________________________________