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The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are a community of vowed Catholic women religious. Inspired by our foundress Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, we are passionate about our lives of prayer, education, service and advocacy.
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Break boundaries, create hope
Spirituality and justice go hand-in-hand. We are committed to walking with those on the margins. Join us on our journey to make Earth better for all.
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Live joyfully! Single, Catholic women ages 18-42 are invited to explore a fulfilling life as a Sister of Providence. All women and men of faith are invited to join the family of Providence as Providence Associates.
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Beautiful pictures! Thanks so much, Amy!
Love the poem! Very true!
Thank you for this peaceful moment with precious memories.
Wow! Lovely pictures and reflection too.🙏🏻😊👍👋
Your photos and reflection have blessed me with reminders of our beautiful relationship with our
our Provident God and with SMW. Thank you. Amy.
Amy, thank you for sharing your sight of the beauty we share in this place where we live and work and love one another. Blessings,
Beautiful poem, Amy. You are so talented and we are fortunate to have you. Lovely pictures, too.
Thanks for all the memories. Wonderful and refreshing pictures of hope.
Amy, these photos make me smile….and relax …amidst all the uneasiness around us. Sacred space. thanks!
Mary Mundy, SP
Absolutely stunningly gorgeous — poem and photos!
Amy, thank you for reminding us of all that we have for which to be grateful.
Wow! I Love these pictures! Takes me back to 1968/69 where my college education began!
Love all of the beautiful pictures! Thank you Amy.
I so wish I could be there in the isolation that we have. Thanks Amy for bringing peace into my heart.
I love the scenes and meditation. Thanks.
Thank you for the tour, Amy! Beautiful poem, too. I miss the place . . .
Hello Amy,
What a wonderful treat, to let your pictures take me back to SMOW….still have such a longing to visit and walk these sacred spaces myself…the time will come for all of us, I pray…my gratitude to you for our photos…blessings for health and well being….Charlie Martin, Rockport, IN
Just what I needed. So beautiful- our spiritual home- our St Mary – of – the Woods!
Hope I can walk the grounds this year. Beautiful pictures
Beautiful, Amy! Well said! Thank you.
Love the pictures! Thank you, Amy.
Thank you. We all need this.
Thank you for the heart-warming pictures of The Woods. They are balm for the soul in these difficult times.
Thank you for your beautiful, peaceful thoughts. Please keep them coming.
Amy, thank you so much for the beautiful reflection and pictures. Oh how I wish I could walk the grounds and gain peace from being “home.” I do it vicariously through you! May you stay well and safe!
In chemo and praying with your splendid photos of our lovely woodland home.
Thank you, Amy!
Wow! Thanks so much, Amy, for lifting our spirits with your hard work! This was such a wonderful contrast to the mainstream media and their constant harping on negativity! I really appreciated it!
Thank you, Amy, for soothing our souls with sharing the wonders of your walk and work among us (now even to serving our meals with joy)
Loved the post as well as the photos! Nice job Amy.
Thank you, Amy, for sharing your thoughts and bringing us all closer together at The Woods. As you said, it feeds our spirits. Prayers that God blesses and protects The Woods community and the people we love during this challenging time and always.
Beautiful photos and spiritual thoughts. Thank you. This warmed my soul. Blessings.
Hi Amy: I follow your blog and always enjoy your posts! Today’s post was especially a blessing today; a breath of spring! Reminded me to have hope in the middle of this difficult time for everyone.