Mother Colette … A Woman for All Seasons
by Sister Benedicata Dega, FSSJ

– a woman of service as she ministered to the needs
  of the sick

– a Franciscan Woman who followed joyfully in the
  footsteps of Francis and Clare

– a woman of the Gospel who was transformed into
   the living “Word   of God”

– a woman of Reconciliation who forgave all those
  who hurt her in any way

– a woman of great Compassion who allowed her
   tears to flow freely at the deaths of her beloved sisters in
   community

– a woman of the earth who gave thanks to God for
  all the gifts of Creation

– a woman of Prayer who was sustained by the Eucharist and gained
  Spiritual strength in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament

– a woman with humility who simply gave up her
   leadership role without demanding any explanation

– a woman of musical and culinary gifts who gave joy
   in playing her violin and creating handiworks for
   all to enjoy

– a woman who walked the Road of Calvary with her
   eyes focused on the Glorified Christ

– a woman who enduring suffering to the end
   peacefully greeted her Divine Redeemer on July 13,
   1938

– a woman whose spirit is a legacy, lives in the hearts
  of all her disciples, the Franciscan Sisters of St.
  Joseph, as we strive to live out our Charism of 
  Fraternity, Simplicity, Servanthood and Joy.