Opening the Door of Education for Women
As we continue to celebrate International Women’s Month and I reflect on the various ways our Sisters minister to women, one of those is our Sisters who work with G.E.D. programs around the country. Sister Mary Audrey Kreuz, Sister Mary Anna Therese Hartlieb and Sister Mary Frances Herkender are volunteers serving at Women Blessing Women here in Toledo. This program supports women in obtaining their G.E.D. as well as gaining job skills and securing employment. Sister Mary Bonita Sniegowski is part of a similar program at St. Vincent de Paul Adult Learning Center for Empowerment in New Orleans.
In many ways, these programs highlight the personal gifts and abilities of these women so they are able to move forward with their lives. The fact that Jesus did this often in His own life leads me to believe He must have learned it from Mary as He was growing up. I pray that Mary will help me to see and focus on the good qualities in each person and then do what I can to empower them to grow into the people God created them to be.
Who are the people in your life who have empowered you to become a better person?