by Sister Mary Lisa Renfer, RSM, DO | ~ All ~, Featured, Mercy Origins
Mother Catherine McAuley understood the need for kindness particularly in the care of the sick and the poor. She reminded her Sisters that “there are things which the poor prize more highly than gold, though they cost the donor nothing; among these are the kind word,...
by Sister Mary Lisa Renfer, RSM, DO | ~ All ~, Featured, Mercy Origins
Mother Catherine McAuley taught her Sisters that their growth each day depended on the little moments and choices they made, from rising to dressing to eating, what she called the “perfection of the ordinary act”. She pointed out to her Sisters particular “little...
by Sister Mary Lisa Renfer, RSM, DO | ~ All ~, To Your Health
March is sleep awareness month. Sleep is essential for good health and overall well-being, and disrupted sleep can have significant adverse effects. A common sleep disorder is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Those affected by OSA have episodes of decreased breathing...
by Sister Mary Lisa Renfer, RSM, DO | ~ All ~, To Your Health
We all know from experience how disrupted sleep affects our lives. Being unable to fall asleep or stay asleep can be a frustrating experience. Over the counter sleep aids can have dangerous side effects and lead to a disrupted sleep pattern when you take them...
by Sister Mary Lisa Renfer, RSM, DO | ~ All ~, Featured, In the News
As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise, the promise of upcoming vaccines is front and center in the media. Yet, with so much information from varied sources available it can be confusing to sort through the vaccines in development, their safety, efficacy and their...
