Holy Cross School of Nursing - Lamplighter Yearbook (Calgary, Alberta Canada)

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EDITORIAL Within the covers of this book we have tried to unfold the story of the lives of sixty-seven happy girls. The story itself is made up of much laughter, a few tears and many warm and happy memories. Memories that will endure for a lifetime. It is therefore the fondest hope of the editorial staff of The Lamplighter that, as you leaf through the pages of this book, each page will bring back memories of happy days, sad days and beautiful moments. May it help us to remember the help and encouragement given us by many people - The Sisters, Doctors and Graduates - each of whom helped us to reach our ultimate goal - from humble “probie” to Coveted “R. N.” May it also remind us of the high ideals which the philosophy of our school is based: and in turn help us to face our future profession courageously at all times. To the undergraduates we say this: Continue on with the same zeal, co¬ operation and determination that has already helped to make you a part of a wonder¬ ful school. We wish you success and happiness in the future years and hope you will remember at all times our school motto “Semper Fidelis’’ - always faithful. L. Colpitts, Editor

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INTRODUCTION A PRAYER FOR NURSES Dear Lord, I begin my day of duty with the hope that I shall serve thee faithfully. I have consecrated myself to the service of thy sick and suffering. I have pledged my loyalty and devotion to the noble principles of my calling. Each task I offer with sincere hope that it is prompted by my love for thee. I shall not shirk any duty however unpleasant. When I cool the fevered brow, moisten parched lips or comfort the aching body I shall remember that I bring comfort to thee. Help me to find in every patient another soul created by thy infinate love. I pray that my calling may always find me a real lady, kind, courteous and considerate of those who face the trials of sickness. Besides, I shall find hope in the thought that the more perfect my service, the more genuine my sacrifice, the more I shall be like to another lady - the lady you honored in such a striking way as to call her. Mother.

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TRIBUTE TO BISHOP CARROLL BISHOP CARROLL “Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon, where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console; to be understood, as to understand; to be loved, as to love, for it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning, that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.’’ St. Francis of Assisi. This Prayer seems to be the Life Ideal of his Excellency Bishop Carroll. May we also try to reach this goal set for us through his example and we would be an inspiration to those working with us.