For Sr. Maureen Coughlin, OSB 1917-2010

Jesus speaks:
Sr. Maureen, my beloved,
you are prayerful,
compassionate,
kind,
loving,
patient
gentle.
Faithfully you live the Rule of St. Benedict
Preferring nothing to Me.

I am giving you a cross to carry
a sign
of my love for you.
I need you.
I depend on you and your suffering
to help redeem the world.

Be brave.
Be strong.
Have faith.
All will be well.
My grace is sufficient for you, Sr. Maureen.