Immaculata University - Gleaner Yearbook (Immaculata, PA)

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The concept of the Eternal Woman is de- monstrative of the strength of woman. Throughout the ages of the world, woman, in her own way, has exerted a tremendous influence on history-for good or evil. As women we share in these potentialities. As Catholic Women we have a model to emulate - Mary, the Mother of God. She is a prime source of all goodness, and We can call this virtue. Mary, the zenith of all virtue, desires to help us in every Way. Her Wisdom guides our search for knowledge, her charity, our relationships with others, and her piety and zeal, our devotion to the Church. Mary is indeed the beacon ever brighti' there to guide our footsteps through the night? At Immaculata each part of the year brings its own religious observance. Beginning with the Mass of the Holy Ghost, and continuing with the Living Rosary, Forty Hours, annual Retreat, May Procession, and finally the Bacculaureate Mass, We see the formation of a school year devoted to the worship of Cod and His Mystical Body. But this out- ward manifestation does not demonstrate the entire story of the role of religion on Im- inaculatais campus. Actually daily Mass and Holy Communion form the ideal core of the program. Here the individual gains the true strength of grace to mature her spiritually. It is the combination of this inner spiritual development and its consequent outer mani- festation that make us women of Cod for eternity. Mary stands for her daughters, but her daughters must stand for herf' A true daugh- ter of our Lady proves her loyalty by enrich- ing both her interior and active life. The one she realizes through making daily meditation and attending Holy Mass. The other is achieved through earnest participation in the Work of the Confraternity of Christian Doc- trine in which Immaculatans are trained to teach catechism and, by word and example, to spread Christian ideals. Of significant importance also is the Prima Primaria Sodal- ity, universal in origin and rule, which has been functioning on campus during the past four years. With these fruitful opportunities we are indeed richly prepared to stand foru Mary. 1 fi f af sittin'

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iz The Sodality Council, moderated by Sister Marie jacqueline, debates the possibility of a new project. Beyond her specific function, each council member strives for the Sodalityis universal growth. .ZSCZK The Confraternity of Christian Doctrine has as its goal the propagation of the Faith. The nucleus of Immaculata's religious Here, its president program is the chapel where students demonstrates basic techniques may recollect at any time. to prospective teachers. p 75 I 4

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