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Father Anwander treated the Nuns to "All things pass away". How true Sister Gertrude thought this was. She was glad to hear from Dobbin again. Aug. 29th Father Farran and a friend Mr. Brophy visited and told how her mother tought the dogma of the Immaculate Conception. Mr. Brophy said she was a very young girl, to which Sister Gertrude returned she was a good mother. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Sister Teresa received McMaster's letter, the copies of the sermon and his article. As he wanted an immediate answer Sister Gertrude writes because Sister is ill. She wishes that he would have a Mass paid in Teresa's benefit. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Sister Saint John received McMaster's welcome letter yesterday. She is glad that now all the law business is settled. The Sisters' land is in Lycoming County. She says the Mother is seeing about the photographs but it will take some time to get the writing he asked about. The Indians are to get their pension with a chance of the pension being raised to the former amount. The Mother received a letter from Sister Teresa last Saturday, April 22nd. Mother Antonio and Mother M. S. John spent...

Scope and Contents Sister Saint John assures McMaster that the wine arrived safely. The demijohn was not sent last week as everyone was preparing for the Archbishop's visit. She thanks him for the volumes of Pere Surui. Seventy boxes of strawberries were received full and four empty. They were in fair condition but had to be used the first day. She had a letter from Sister Gertrude but as she will not be writing to her for some time she would like McMaster to tell her that Sister M. Gonzaga's profession...

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Sister Saint John thanks McMaster f or the fruit and for thinking of them in the heat. She hopes the deed is all right now. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Sister Saint John tells him that Mother thanks him for the wine and lemons, and Sister Saint John joins her in thanking him, although she feels almost like scolding him for sending the lemons, but supposes there is no use. She hopes he enjoyed his visits to Sharon Hill and Baltimore. The Annunciation is not a long way off. She looks forward to the day, a few years away when there will be no more loneliness for McMaster. P.S. She will see about the little kegs being sent. :: I-2-f A.L.S....

Scope and Contents Sister Saint John thanks him for the telegram about the Mother Superior and for telegraphing to the West, and hopes he is feeling better. Many of the sisters are offering Mass, or Communion, for her "Mamma". She is thankful for having had the mother and father she did, for she has seen how difficult obedience and submission are to those who ruled their parents. She has been reading the third chapter of the Book of Wisdom and desires suffering that is not only physical suffering. She has...

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Sister St. John writes her father that she has been confined to her room with the chickenpox and will probably remain for a few days. She is confident that she is doing the will of God and hopes she will be successful in her vocation. She hopes her father will have a pleasant trip. P.S. She does not wish her letter to give the impression that she is half-dead. Her illness is slight and she is perfectly happy. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 16to.

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Sister St. John wishes the blessings of the Sacred Heart upon her father, and extends her best wishes to her brother, Alphonsus McMaster. :: I-2-d A.L. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Her letter will not reach him until after Sunday, but he will know he has not been forgotten in her thoughts and prayers on his 20th birthday. She is expecting her father any day, and she will give him this letter when he arrives. She was glad to receive John's letter this morning. April 30. She has received a letter from her father, who is not coming until next week, but who sent John's address. Sister Gertrude McMaster, D.C. wrote also. She expresses surprise over his being in New...

Scope and Contents Sister St. John, writing from the Convent of the Holy Child Jesus, acknowledges McMaster's letter. She is glad to hear of his intended trip to Niagara and the Northeast. She wrote Alphonsus McMaster the previous week and he answered immediately requesting her prayers. She gathers from the tone of his letter that he has either been in trouble or else he has qualms of conscience after the Forty Hours. He must have his ups and downs too, and so McMaster shouldn't trouble himself too much...

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Sister St. John, writing from the Convent of the Holy Child Jesus, consoles McMaster on the departure of another of his children for the religious service. Helen McMaster will be very happy in the religious life and Sister St. John hopes Helen will find all that she herself has found. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 12mo. 2pp.

Scope and Contents Sister St. John writes her father from the Convent of the Holy Child Jesus. She received her father's letter and sympathizes with him concerning Alphonsus McMaster . God knows best about Alphonsus, and the boy has such lively faith that he will do good wherever he is. Sister Teresa of Jesus sent a very interesting and bright letter. Thursday and seems to be happy in her new life of sacrifice. She was pleased to hear from McMaster especially since she knows he dislikes letter-writing....

Scope and Contents Sister Teresa asks God to reward McMaster for the missal and remarks that he is so thoughtful and kind. She is glad Phonie is at home with him. The letter he sent to Sister Gertrude did her a lot of good. P.S. She wants him to say a Salve Regina to the dear Blessed Lady and Mother for her intention. Mother Beatrice adds a note in which she says: She wishes to pay for the missal otherwise he will think they are imposing upon his generosity. The Testaments came safely. They are looking...

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Sister Teresa is worried what McMaster will think of her for not writing for so long. He can not measure her love by her letters. Feb. 2. She is glad Phonie? intends to remain home with McMaster. The dates were a great treat to the nuns, especially during Lent. She says Sister Gertrude is happy and more at home since she received the Habit. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Even though the Blessed Sacrament is exposed today, Sister Teresa is taking time to write a birthday note to McMaster. Sister Gertrude wrote Saturday but is enclosing her present with this letter. The Agnus Dei is sent by Sister Agnes while the little case with the relic of St. Teresa is a gift of Sister Teresa. She knows his heart will be lonely but it will make him love Mary as the Mother of Sorrows still more. Her Holy Communion was offered to McMaster on Sunday. The Mother Prioress...

Scope and Contents It hardly seems possible that John should be twenty years old on Sunday. They are both growing ancient. They must pray that as they advanced in years they will also take one step nearer God each day. God alone knows what the next year may bring John. Sister Gertrude McMaster, D.C. gave her John's letter to read, and it gave her much pleasure. She sends him a picture of St. Raphael, whom she asked to take ask as his protector. The picture is blest. She wishes him a happy birthday, and...

Scope and Contents She did not forget him on his birthday, but knew he could not receive her letter, so she waited until he was at home. His father and Jennie must be happy to have him with them. She has been praying for him, and, reminding him that he has doubtless been under God's protection, urges him to pray also. She hopes he came home in good health, and asks him not to be run away again before again before visiting Carmel. May 13—A letter from Sister St. John McMaster, S.H.C.J. has just informed...

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Sister Teresa, writing from the Convent of Mount Carmel, asks her father if he can come to the convent on the feast day of St. Teresa. The Novena for the feast begins that day with Benediction. The nuns appreciate the kindnesses McMaster has shown them. She hopes he is not tired after his journey. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Sister Teresa of Jesus writes her father from the Convent of Mount Carmel. She received his letter and is answering immediately. Her order has no prohibition against writing and receiving letters during advent and so she can enjoy the privilege of hearing from home. She is happy and cheerful in her vocation and now on certain occasions she attends Matins and is permitted to sing in the choir. She received Jennie's letter and the note enclosed by McMaster but cannot yet realize the news...

Scope and Contents Sister Teresa, writing from the Convent of Mount Carmel, wishes her father a happy Christmas. She sends a pair of scapulars for McMaster, a pair for Jennie, and an Agnus Dei for Alphonsus McMaster, all of which she made herself. The silk is a piece of her clothing dress. She hopes everyone will be blessed by many spiritual presents from the Child Jesus. She has been reading discourses by St. Alphonsus on the mystery of the Incarnation. On Christmas eve the Carmelite community will chant...

Scope and Contents With the permission of the Superior, Sister Teresa read her father's last letter. The Mother expresses her gratitude for his letter and for the presents which McMaster sent. She has sent him some blessed bread and a bouquet of flowers which she made herself. For 2 weeks she had been in the infirmary but the sickness is not serious. The nuns are making a Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help and for this reason Sister Teresa feels sure she will be taken care of. The nuns have been most...

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The Mother has received the papers which McMaster sent and thanks him, but has deferred acknowledging them, thinking McMaster would be coming soon. She had wanted the papers principally because it had been said that McMaster published Father Clarke's sermon. The Epiphany—McMaster's favorite feast, and hers will be coming soon; then she will be renewing her vows. P.S. If he has published Father Clarke's sermon, she asks him to send the papers to the Mother. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Sister Teresa writes McMaster to tell of the death of two sisters, Sister Catherine and Sister Aloysius. She begs him to pray and have prayers said for both of them. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The oil arrived safely and it was good of McMaster to send so much. There will be ample for both the Blessed Lady's lamp and the sanctuary lamp. Sister Teresa will be happy to care for the lamp herself. She asks him to pray to keep her humble. Both Sister's Teresa and Gertrude sent letters to Phonie today in hopes that they will arrive in time for his birthday. Sister Teresa does not want McMaster to think she is answering his letter for she could not pretend to anssuch beautiful...

Scope and Contents Sister Teresa, writing from the Convent of Mount Carmel, thanks her father for his letter to her on her birthday. The presents were most pleasing and the superior purchased ice cream for the community with the money. The last day of her eighteenth year was spent in recollection along with Sister Agnes. On Pentecost, her birthday, she joined the nuns in Tierce in the choir but was not allowed to complete the hours. After the chanting of Tierce, cards which bore the names of the gifts of...

Scope and Contents Sister St. Paul received McMaster's letter on Christmas and it was a very sorry day. She hopes he did not give way to his depression for the sake of Gertrude McMaster and Alphonsus McMaster . It is not natural for a young boy to be ready to die and he should be cheered up. Wherever he is he will help others and save his own soul too. His desire to go to sea is only natural too and is to be preferred to sitting in an office and keeping books. God knows what is best for Alphonsus and will...

Scope and Contents Sister St. John notifies her father that a party of Sisters is leaving for the West on Wed. June 27, from Philadelphia. Mother Ignatius thinks McMaster should know of this departure in case he wishes to telegraph William J . Onahan . Mother Francis Borgia, and Mother Aloysia are going to Avoca, Minnesota, along with one of the children, Marie Laine, whose health is bad. Another child, Minnie Doyle, expects to go as far as Chicago. Mother H. Michael and Sister Joseph will start for...

Scope and Contents Sister St. John thanks McMaster for letting her know about writing to Alphonsus McMaster, and also for the clipping from the paper, which Mother Ignatius read to the Community. The society may do a great deal of good in the West. Mother Mary Walburga is still in Avoca, Minnesota and will probably miss the retreat. She had a lengthy discussion with one of the Sisters who tried to prove to her that her father McMaster was a saint, but that is something only God can decide. Gertrude...

Scope and Contents Sister St. John writes from the Convent of the Holy Child Jesus. The trouble Gertrude McMaster told her father about is not very serious and will be better in the fall as usual. The water has not yet arrived but it will be taken faithfully. She will answer Gertrude's letter before school starts on Sept. 10. Things are unsettled now at the Convent. Mother Mary Walburga is delayed coming home; Sisters are being sent to the West; the Order is waiting for news from England on appointments...