Women--Religious life--Indiana
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The Missionary Catechist 25 Number 9, September, 1949
This issue of the Missionary Catechist highlights the value of engaging in religious and community activities during leisure time, such as summer school sessions conducted by Missionary Sisters, retreats for youth groups, and other spiritual programs, emphasizing the importance of combining leisure with faith-based education.
The Missionary Catechist 25 Number 10, October, 1949
This issue of the Missionary Catechist highlights how prayer and faith can influence vocations and service. It describes the efforts of Sisters in mission work, including encouraging girls to join religious life and engaging in social service activities like sewing and prayer-book making. The Sisters also address parental misunderstandings and emphasize the importance of spiritual and corporal works of mercy in the Home Mission field.
The Missionary Catechist 25 Number 11, November, 1949
This issue of the Missionary Catechist reflects on the author's three years of teaching novices, highlighting their dedication and willingness to serve God, exemplified by a young girl named Lolita who eagerly wished to become a Missionary Sister but tragically fell from a swing shortly after her First Communion.
The Missionary Catechist 26 Number 1, December, 1949
This issue of the Missionary Catechist highlights the growth of a religious community, with membership reaching thirty after months of prayer. It describes the appointment of Sisters for the upcoming year, challenges faced by a young girl whose Protestant mother wanted to remove her from school, and Sister Marie Helene's experience teaching displaced children preparing for Confirmation, emphasizing the introduction of released time classes.
The Missionary Catechist 26 Number 2, January, 1950
This issue of the Missionary Catechist discusses the enrollment of individuals in the scapular of the Blessed Virgin, the importance of observing chastity, and the practice of reciting the office. It emphasizes that only Catholics can be assured of liberation from purgatory and offers prayers and Novenas for their intentions. The publication is produced by the Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters and highlights the significance of prayer and gratitude within the Catholic community.
The Missionary Catechist 26 Number 3, February, 1950
This issue of the Missionary Catechist highlights the community's efforts in education and healthcare, the founding of the Missionary Catechists of Panama by Sisters Monica and Mary Bernarda, and their successful training. The Archbishop of Panama expresses gratitude and blessings, noting the community's progress in establishing a new district despite challenges like polio.
The Missionary Catechist 26 Number 4, March, 1950
The Missionary Catechist 26 Number 5, April, 1950
This issue of the Missionary Catechist highlights efforts to maintain institutions like hospitals, schools, dispensaries, orphanages, and homes, exemplified by the Little Flower's work. It recounts a successful Holy Week mission led by Father Paul Hatch, where children volunteered to re-enact scenes, inspiring faith. By 1946, there were 350 churches and 275 Catholic schools for Negroes in the U.S., serving an estimated 12 million people.
The Missionary Catechist 26 Number 6, May, 1950
This issue of the Missionary Catechist highlights the influence of various sources, including Encyclopedia Britannica and National Geographic, on understanding missionary work. It features stories like Corina's love for singing and mentions the support of religious and community leaders, emphasizing the spiritual and cultural aspects of missionary life.
The Missionary Catechist 26 Number 7, June, 1951
This issue of the Missionary Catechist highlights the growing devotion of Sisters and laypeople in service of Christ the King, emphasizing unity across different walks of life and the importance of prayer and dedication in missionary work.
