In Memory of Ellen

On August 17, we Sisters of the Holy Cross lost one of our strongest, most patient, and most persistent voices for social justice and peace: Ellen Dolores Lynch.  As noted in a recent issue of the HCIJO newsletter Perspectives, Ellen was a “revered” member of the Congregation Justice Committee – a woman who challenged, prodded, and mentored all of us in our work for justice.  We will miss her deeply.

Ellen’s wake and funeral were a true celebration of her life and work among us.  To enable the rest of the Congregation to share somehow in that experience, we have gathered some  key texts here for your prayer, reflection, and remembering. 

Journeys: A Call to Social Justice
by Sister Ellen Dolores Lynch, CSC

Memento
by Sister Geraldine Blume, CSC

Article from the Archdiocese of Washington Catholic Standard

The Meaning of Human Endeavor  
from Hymn of the Universe
by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
(A reading from the Funeral Liturgy) 

Homily from the Funeral Liturgy
by Father William Callahan 

A Prayer of Blessing
(Introduced by Sister Ann Shaw, CSC as Ellen’s last message to us)