This past week Sister Therese Higgins, CSJ, a woman of wisdom and grace, a woman of courage made strong, went home to God. Her many accomplishments will live on wherever she ministered. At the wake yesterday, I met a friend who is now a Benedictine Monk. Sr. Therese taught him in elementary school back in the 1950s and they kept in touch.
I will remember Therese not only for all the accomplishments written about in today's Boston Globe obituary but also because she wrote the words to the Alma Mater of Fontbonne Academy. Sister Therese was a founding faculty member of Fontbonne Academy. As an alumna of Fontbonne, this song is in my veins. I often think of it as an early mission statement for the academy. The song continues to be sung at school prayer services, assemblies, graduation, etc. Here are the words:
I will remember Therese not only for all the accomplishments written about in today's Boston Globe obituary but also because she wrote the words to the Alma Mater of Fontbonne Academy. Sister Therese was a founding faculty member of Fontbonne Academy. As an alumna of Fontbonne, this song is in my veins. I often think of it as an early mission statement for the academy. The song continues to be sung at school prayer services, assemblies, graduation, etc. Here are the words:
We come seeking living waters Of wisdom and of grace.
We are searching for deep draughts of knowledge,Ideals to embrace.
Come let us sing.
We have found the good fountain,
Rich and clear are her streams,
Enhancing us with her beauty,
Giving life to our dreams.
Through our veins flows the truth she is teaching,
Truth that we now may give.
No land is too far for our reaching.
In us Fontbonne shall live.
Come let us sing,
For our hearts are filled with laughter,
On our lips there is song.
We are women of courage,
By this fountain made strong.
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May Therese rest in peace - she sounds like an extraordinary woman. Prayers for her rest and for consolation for all who loved her.
ReplyDeleteBonjour, Joanne! We (I and the staff of Centre International) are sitting here in Le Puy using your blog as a demo of what a blog might do for the Centre.
ReplyDeleteEveryone sends their regards!
Dear Sandy,
ReplyDeleteI'm honored and a bit humbled that you're using this blog as a demo. A little over a year ago, I was writing to you for advice on how to begin a blog. I guess this is just one more example of how we "be and act as one Joseph" in this Congregation of the Great Love of God. -- joanne