Sister Virginelle

This new year is designated as Jubilee Year 2025, an event of great spiritual, ecclesial, and social significance in the life of the Church. With the theme Pilgrims of Hope, Pope Francis urges us to “fan the flame of hope that has been given us and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision.”

Clearly, he wants this Jubilee Year to especially fill us with hope. He laments that sadness is too widespread today. But as Christians, we are a people of sure and steadfast hope — hope that does not disappoint because God is faithful to His promises. Thus, the Pope says, “May the way we live our lives say, ‘Hope in the Lord! Hold firm, take heart and hope in the Lord!’”

Join Sister M. Virginelle Makos for Simply Prayer: Our Sure & Steadfast Hope, a discussion about the importance of hope in our lives and faith. We will gather from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4, in the first-floor conference room (Blue Room) of St. Francis Center at Monocacy Manor in Bethlehem, Pa. Participants are welcome to join us for coffee at 9:30 a.m.

Registration Details: Freewill offerings accepted. Please click the button below to register online now. If you would prefer to register by phone, please call 610-867-8890 or email lmartin@schoolsistersosf.org.

About the Presenter: A teacher for many years in secondary education, Sister Virginelle served as a principal for 14 years in North Bergen, N.J. She also served for 11 years as a caregiver for the elder members of the School Sisters of St. Francis, followed by three years with Holy Family Manor. She has been leading spiritual programs and retreats for many years, including Simply Prayer.