Results

‘I’ve seen what this life is like and I like it.’

‘Hundreds of sisters experienced her compassion and down to earth common sense.’

‘I’m delighted with the new look. It is bright, interactive and representative of my work.’

In the summer 2017 issue of the Sisters of Providence HOPE magazine we reflect on the spirituality of coming together despite all that divides us, ways that we can peacefully engage with others of differing views and ways to work toward common good.

“Sister Barbara looks at each of us and doesn’t see an addict. She looks at us as human. Every person feels welcome.”

As we engage in difficult conversations, … ask ourselves why we have made the assumptions we have and whether they are valid. What beliefs do we hold that have influenced our thinking? Have we really considered all the facts?

Clarity: Be clear about your reasons for reaching out, what kind of conversation you have in mind, and what you hope those involved will have experienced by the time it ends.
Collaboration: Invite your potential conversation partner(s) to join you in making key decisions about the conversation …

Please join us in praying for these Providence Associates who have died in the past several months.

Thank you so much for your sharing. It is such a blessing to learn about your connections to our mission and to read your stories.

Do something concrete. Trust in your power to make change, even if the results aren’t immediately obvious.
Create beauty. Sing, dance, paint, draw, garden, play an instrument or write.
Ask questions of others who have different views.

Trustee Alice Shelton said the retreat was very important. “The public tends to view Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and the Sisters of Providence as being very close together.”