Comments on: Nun Photo – Sister Margaret McCormack, CCVI

By: katherine moore

katherine moore — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:09:43 +0000

This is a lovely tribute to sr Mag but she will always be my aunt Mag.
I’m katherine and sr Mag is my great aunt, we are in London and always looked forward to the 3 yearly visits. i still remember the fun times we had in hawaii at sheila’s wedding at our special table outside the hotel when sheila would always put flowers in your hair and did we ever find those “HUGE” pair of glasses haha, great that your on facebook and we can keep in contact easier. may the tributes continue to you as you are a wonderfull and special person god bless xxxxx

By: sheila McCormack

sheila McCormack — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:43:28 +0000

What beautifull tributes to my sweet aunt Mag. I am her niece in London and I am so proud of the positive and loving influrnce she has had on so many peoples lives. My cousin Mairead amd myself visited St Louis in 1981 and I have such fond memories of our time there we went on a 4 week road trip all the way from St Louis to San Antonia and will never forget the fun we had it would make a great movie!!!! I will have to get my aunt Mags permission of course but watch this space!!! I love you Sr Margaret and I am so proud of you.xxxxx

By: Declan Murphy

Declan Murphy — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:32:55 +0000

She’s my great Aunt. This is a lovely and well deserved tribute. Thank you

By: Bridget Dunne - Niece

Bridget Dunne - Niece — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:43:56 +0000

Just to reiterate all the nice things that my sister Mairead and mother Agnes said about our AUNT MAG!!!!. Betsy is priveleged to know you so well. Hopefully we will get to see you again in Ireland if not then maybe in TEXAS (who knows!!!) until then Take Care – Bridget xxxxx

By: Agnes McCormack - Sister-in -law

Agnes McCormack - Sister-in -law — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:20:09 +0000

I am overwhelmed with all the wonderful tributes to you Margaret, and all well deserving. I wish you well in the future and we will remember you in our prayers and hopefully you will do the same for us. love and best wishes always. Agnes x x x

By: MAIREAD SWORDS NIECE

MAIREAD SWORDS NIECE — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:23:49 +0000

Thanks to all about the lovely tributes to Sister Margaret. Every one of them beautiful and true. To us here in Ireland she will always be ‘Aunt Mag’. As children we awaited her ‘five yearly’ visits with great anticipation (Especially the goody bags). I myself visited Mo and Texas as a teenager and I celebrated my eighteent birthday in the Mother House in Texas. I think I even met Giny bone, in a lovely quaint place call Windthorst.!I think tht is what it was called. love to all and your families, and best wishes to Aunt Mag,.. from the other ‘Margaet McCormack.’ (Mairead) xxxx

By: Veronica Bagnall Niece

Veronica Bagnall Niece — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:56:44 +0000

What beautiful words for a beautiful person.. I was thinking about you alot today and what a lovely surprise when this came up. Love always- Veronica..xx

By: Sarah McCormack Niece

Sarah McCormack Niece — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:31:03 +0000

Thoes are wonderful words about Sister Margaret – I hope you continue your fabulous relationship with here – love to you and your family – love to Sister Mag x

By: Sister Consuelo Urrutia

Sister Consuelo Urrutia — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:35:00 +0000

Margaret:
Thanks be to God!, … for who YOU ARE ! !

By: Shirley Vaughn

Shirley Vaughn — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 01:33:45 +0000

The lovely garden in the background of Sr. Margaret’s photo is her second work of love and beauty on the grounds of The Village at Incarnate Word. Her first garden had to be removed to make room for a new building. Sr. Margaret then found another spot where even more of the “villagers” can enjoy the beauty she nurtures. Her laugh and her smile ARE contagious! We all hope her back is much improved very soon.

By: Ann Chegwin

Ann Chegwin — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:28:55 +0000

I would just like to say how much I enjoyed Betsy’s story and how lovely it was to read about her friendship with Sr Margaret. I am a niece of Sr Margaret’s and live in Jersey. I have wonderful memories of Sr Margaret’s visits to Ireland when I was little and more recently when she has come to visit us in Scotland, London and Jersey. When she visited us recently in Jersey we didnt realise how much pain she was in when she injured her back, and wish her a speedy recovery. She never complained, she still had a twinkle in her eye which reflects her great sense of humour. That is what I think of when I think of her – she does love a joke and can see the funny side of things, although I can really see how close to God she is and how she cares about all her family and I know she is praying for us all the time. She doesnt have to tell us that, I just know.

By: Margaret Carew, CCVI

Margaret Carew, CCVI — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:42:35 +0000

Margaret, this is a beautiful tribute to you. It’s God’s way of saying thank you for letting your light shine.

By: Peggy Bonnot

Peggy Bonnot — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:46:36 +0000

I so enjoyed reading the story about Sr. Margaret McCormick and all of the comments about her. I agree with all of them. I lived with Sr. Margaret in a tiny Texas town and thrived there, in part, because of Sr. Margaret. We walked the country roads together and visited the hog farm together. We went fishing at the lake and played dominoes in the home of an elderly woman. But, I will never forget the day she brought a puppy into my classroom and said, “Happy Feastday!” That “puppy” got me into a lot of trouble, but Sr. Margaret was there for me when we tried to find a home for the four puppies that we born a few months later!!! I always love visiting with her when I have the chance in San Antonio and we relive a lot of our community memories.

Blessings, always, Margaret!

By: Ginny Bone

Ginny Bone — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:47:35 +0000

The above are wonderful tributes to an extradordionary person, Sr. Margaret McCormack who has touched so many of our lives while she served as a teacher and later principal at St. Joachim School in Old Mines, Mo. She continues to inspire us with her loving and welcoming heart which radiates the Spirit of the Incarnate Word. She spreads sunshine everywhere, even on the most rainy days with her wonderful sense of humor. It is a privilege to know her and to be blessed by her life. To know her is to love her.

By: Alice

Alice — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:48:00 +0000

Sr. Carol Jokerst says so well what I feel when I think of Sr. Margaret. I feel lighter and I smile, yes, and even laugh. What a fitting tribute to a wonderful reflection of God’s love for all of us.

By: Sister Julie

Sister Julie — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:07:48 +0000

Wow! Sister Margaret totally rocks!

Okay, Betsy and all you CCVI Sisters, which one of you can put me in touch with Sister Margaret so that I can do a little interview with her. From the response to this post, I think many readers (myself included) would like to get to know a little more about Sister Margaret.

By: Joyce

Joyce — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:23:52 +0000

What a treasure is such friendship! We don’t earn friendships. They are mysterious gifts only given by a munificent creator. What a blessing Sr. Margaret is because she made the world a little brighter for each one of us. I am grateful for all the Sr. Margarets in our lives.

By: Ann

Ann — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:17:38 +0000

This is a very moving tribute. It’s about time the world began to appreciate the day in, day out, vocation that many women of God happily give their lives and heart to.

By: Rachel Saravia

Rachel Saravia — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:34:47 +0000

What a beautiful story – this made me cry. God bless you Sr. Margaret for all that you have done and what you still continue to do.

By: Alice Holden, CCVI

Alice Holden, CCVI — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:00:10 +0000

How very true this story is. I’ve know Sister Margaret McCormick since my first year as a temporary professed sister. What I would add is that Margaret has a marvelous sense of humor. At times I think she remembers far too much of my foolishness in the youth of my own religious life. But that makes her all the more charming. Also, I must add that Margaret keeps learning (i.e., attending DVD presentations on the COSMOS by Brian Swimme) and really enfleshes the Love of God in our world today. Thanks for bringing her to this blog. Alice H.

By: sister margaret mary daly

sister margaret mary daly — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:32:24 +0000

Sr Margaret,
So glad you are here with us .You are truly a real C.C.V.I.I pray that good days are a head . You are so helpful and I appreciate all of your efforts to make us happy. Peace ,Sr Margaret Mary Daly

By: Margaret Nugent

Margaret Nugent — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:24:52 +0000

I have known Sister Margaret since we were classmates in a country school in Ireland. She was joyous and funfilled BUT bribed some of us with irrestible treats to do her homework!!!! Some 50 years later in Texas she continues to radiate kindness and brings joy and dignity to all those she encounters. No wonder we all love her.
Margaret

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:43:42 +0000

What a blessing!

By: Noel Schmidt

Noel Schmidt — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:26:42 +0000

What I would have done to have a Sr. Margaret in my life…everything would have turned out so differently for me.
God has His plan for all of us…I deal with the hand I was given…as I write about.
Great story and very uplifting. Thank you.

By: Annie

Annie — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:11:51 +0000

*sobs* What a beautiful story!

By: Betsy

Betsy — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:10:50 +0000

Well, I am certainly glad everyone likes our story and picture! Sister Margaret is very difficult to describe but Carol Ann Jokerst describes it best – I just smile when I think of Sister Margaret and laugh as soon as I hear her voice.

By the way, I didn’t just name my daughter after Sister Margaret – back in 1983 I named one of my cats “Maggie”, a cat which, incidentally, Sister Margaret was hiding in the boiler room at Incarnate Word Academy and got me to take it home where I asked my mother if I could keep a gift from Sister Margaret! It wasn’t until after she said yes that I told her it was a cat!

Betsy

By: Sr. Carol Ann Jokerst

Sr. Carol Ann Jokerst — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:07:57 +0000

Every time I hear Margaret’s name, I see her smile and I smile; I hear her laugh and my heart laughs!

By: Sr. Corine Walsh, CCVI

Sr. Corine Walsh, CCVI — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:41:39 +0000

Betsy has captured the spirit and life of Sr. Margaet to perfection. I know , I have lived and laughed and prayed with her and even accompanied her to Betsy’s wedding! This is a beautiful tribute to a genuine and special lady.
Thank you, Betsy and Neoni!

By: Neomi

Neomi — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:54:21 +0000

Thank you, Betsy, for your beatiful tribute to Margaret, who is a very special and loving friend of God’s and all the rest of us. Neomi

By: rita prendergast, CCVI

rita prendergast, CCVI — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:28:47 +0000

Margaret, that is YOU, all right. I am delighted to be your sister and in your band. Adelante para siempre. ritap

By: Another Sister Julie, CSSF

Another Sister Julie, CSSF — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:27:12 +0000

Amen to that!

By: Cbabe

Cbabe — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:35:56 +0000

I’ll say out loud…I’m jealous or more so envious!! What a beautifully written story of the affect we have on each other. The world needs more people (and nuns) like Sr. Margaret.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:11:37 +0000

Man that is beautiful