Happy Easter! This Easter Monday we celebrate Easter and Nunday with a beautiful photo and story of Sister Mary Ruth Dittman, SDS. Sister Mary Ruth is a Sister of the Divine Savior. The Salvatorians, as the Sisters of the Divine Savior are known, minister throughout the US and world.
The photo and story below were sent in by Miss Dina.
I am part of Saint Catherine Church congregation in Phoenix, AZ, and we had went on a 12 day pilgrimage three years ago to Italy. That was when I met a Nun for the very first time, her name was Sister Mary Ruth. Sister Mary Ruth sat next to me through out our pilgrimage, and we ventured through to the many sites and beautiful churches of Italy. Even though my time with Sister Mary Ruth was for a short period of time, we had many talks about the pleasantries and harshness of our world. As each day went by and I watched her, I saw a servant of the Lord deal with these everyday obstacles with dignity, diplomacy and with such grace. I realized that I too should not have to compromise my dignity, my kindness and my love for the Lord in order to live in this sometimes harsh world. I believe God puts people in our paths for a reason and I’m glad God put Sister Mary Ruth in my path.
Oh yes!! As we finally reached our destination to our visit to the Vatican and to see Pope Benedict, you could see Sister Mary Ruth glow with excitement.
The photo is of Sister Mary Ruth and Miss Dina at the Vatican waiting to see Pope Benedict.
Archived Comments
- April 13, 2009 at 7:41 am
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Hey! That is Sr. Mary Ruth! She is from my community. She has worked very hard all her life. Her main mission has been to care for newborns. Still today she advocates for the protection of life. Thanks Sr. Julie, I’ll pass the link around. Sr. Liza SDS
- April 13, 2009 at 9:10 am
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Great to see you blogging again after Easter, Sister Julie, and you couldn’t have made a better comeback than by presenting us with Miss Dina’s beautiful photograph and warm memories of Sister Mary Ruth. I’m hoping now that you have been embraced by the peace and joy of Easter, and I’m sure that many of us will be eagerly awaiting your new posts as you return to your keyboard.
- April 13, 2009 at 3:03 pm
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Hope you had a blessed Easter, Sister Julie.
- April 15, 2009 at 3:14 pm
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I was very priveledged to meet Sr. Mary Ruth at my newborn son’s funeral. I didn’t know her at all…but she traveled to be at the Mass. After communion, she grasped my hands and squeezed. I was so touched by this outpouring of love from someone that I didn’t even know! Even as I type this I am crying. She assured me that my sons were in heaven and she promised her prayers. It is only with God’s grace and the beautiful people, like Sr. Mary Ruth, that I have been able to survive without my children.
Michelle - December 19, 2009 at 1:54 am
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Sister Mary Ruth is my favorite aunt. She is my family’s treasure, and she continues to inspire me with the power of prayer. Sister Ruth, I love you very much! Please pray for me always.
- January 13, 2010 at 9:56 pm
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THATS MY BIG SISTER !!! we havent seen each other for sometime now,but hope change that soon. i have many fond memories of growing up on the family farm near boyden, iowa during the great depression and the war years of the thirties and forties. good to see you in the photos and read the story. we love you sister ruth, your youngest brother….richard.
