Wise Words From SME

Jalene Seth B Pante

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FOLLOWING ••• fueled her life her tireless capacity to work and overcome obstacles

Her passion and zeal was the basis of love that embraced the entire world transcended national boundaries and allowed her to feel the globalization of love This facet of love challenges us today to go beyond our neighborhood and family to empathize with the needs of others that compel us to offer our support, resources and solidarity Her tenderness and compassion inspire us to consider the ways in which she interacted with her neighbor, friends, the enslaved, the disabled, and even those who opposed her Her serene figure but of immense moral influence continues to beckon us today to experience the spirit of the Good Shepherd, which in herfindsisoneofitsmostfaithfulexpressions

With her wise and incomparable mind St Bridget College started quoting sharing and spreading inspirational sayings of St Mary Euphrasia SBC released posts in their official Facebook page with quotes from SME, in an effort to uplift and inspire Bridgentines Trying to encourage and embolden the students SBC started posting quotes daily, with the caption “SME Quote of the Day” world”.

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R"Labor generously and unceasingly according to your calling " oseVirginiePelletier,ormostlyknownasSt Mary Euphrasia, is one of the most outstanding women known to date Centering her life to God as a foundation of all her actions she strengthened her very being with faith and trust in Gods love She never let the rigors of any mission interfere her away from her deep communion with God Her top priority was always given toGodnomatterwhat Thiswasherdrivingforce what

St MaryEuphrasiatogetherwithSt JohnEudeshas always been the roots of our school Founding the Congregation of Our Lady of Good Shepherd also known as Religious of the Good Shepherd (RGS) or Good Shepherd Sisters, St Mary Euphrasia helped and protected millions of women who were in moral peril or who needed help to reform their lives The legacy of SME came to life in such a setting for each girl was accepted as someone precious The first RGS missionaries came to the Philippines in 1912 They crossed seas and lands for young students who needed a Shepherds care through education They then opened St Bridget Academy or knownnowasSt BridgetCollege

Founding and establishing missionaries and organizations St Mary Euphrasia has contributed in building the society to what it is today Through sharing and spreading the sayings of SME, we continue to get inspiredandliveuptoher

Aand was the youngest of four siblings She took her education at the College of the Holy Spirit in Manila, which was run by the Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit

Fulfilling God’s Call

Sr Aida Violago fulfilled her calling wholeheartedly and made her first profession of vows on April 24, 1962, in Los Angeles, California

Wherever she was sent as religious, she gave her all, ensuring that Godʼs presence was felt by the people she was with Her fruitful and loyal service to the St Bridget College Batangas Community lasted long, from 2009 to 2023 She mostly worked with women and girls, helping them crawl out of their tough, challenging situations Truly devoted to her work, she celebrated her Diamond Jubilee as a religious last April 24, 2022

She was fondly remembered by her friends and many of the people whom she touched as a generous giver, kind-hearted, compassionate, and industrious

Love Continues to Flourish…

During the periods of her sickness, she showed affection, gentleness, and hope despite her state She was easy to take care of and was loved and admired by her caregivers for her thoughtful and considerate personality

At 87 years old, she peacefully passed away on March 7, 2023 The Mass of The Resurrection was held at the Good Shepherd Chapel in Quezon City last March 16 Sr Aida Violago wonderfully stayed loyal and faithful to her call, and was a Good Shepherd Sister of 61 years

Her grace and love genuinely flourished as her beloved nieces and nephews donated hundreds of sacks of rice and groceries to those affected by the Taal Volcano eruption and also during the Covid pandemic a true sign of her overflowing generosity

Sr Mary Aida Violago was a wonderful woman of strength and grace who faithfully stayed with God She has recently passed away but has still continued to touch the lives of many We cannot deny that her sincere love, kindness, compassion, and generosity still continue to thrive and blossom in such many, colorful ways

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