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Sr. Margaret's Stories


By: Sharon Riley

I have found Sister Margaret to be a wonderful conversationalist, the consummate listener, with never a trace of judgment of the speaker. On most of our visits we would just talk, about a variety of issues. I would talk about my own life's events, including my volunteer work, and my life as a mom. We would talk about my boys, politics, current events, and church teachings regarding the role of women, birth control and gay rights. Always, Sister Margaret's deep spirituality and her unwavering faith formed the basis for her opinions and her advice. I never recorded any of these topics we discussed, which so enriched my life and expanded my thinking.

- Sharon Riley
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I have been graced with many blessings in my life. Treasured friendships have enriched my life immeasurably. Friendship cannot only brighten one’s path with joyful companionship, but can also light the way with wisdom and by example. I have shared such a rich friendship with a nun by the name of Sister Margaret Simon. I like to think about the way I came to know her. The trail of little events and moments shows me how the Holy Spirit sometimes works, in marvelous and mysterious ways. There seems to be no limit to its amazing abundance.