We're living a reality that we knew would come some day, but Christmas Day itself wouldn't have been one of the expected moments: our Sister Placida, 107, oldest sister in our diocese for quite a few years now, and who knows what rank in the worldwide Benedictine world, passed away quietly at the end of the Christmas Day festivities, without fuss or much ado, with great peace and calm.
I found her to be a delightful character, quite a wordsmith, very clever and not at all a predictable "nun." She entered later (which was unusual at that time) and brought her life before the convent with her, I guess. She didn't land in our scene until she was about 70-75, so we missed her at her peak, though she was a little bit of a character in the years with us, too! We'll miss you, Placida, your clever phraseology, your ever-present pink knit cap and your encouragement and kindness to us all.
You can read her obit and prayer card, if you haven't already, on our website.
We'll be hosting her rituals: Memory Service, Funeral Mass and Burial, this coming Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
P.S. My favorite memory: When she was 95 the prioress asked her to discontinue driving. At the same time she discovered the wonders of a Kindle, especially emailing photos. Her favorite line became, "I gave up driving, but got a Kindle instead."
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