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Former teacher influences a career in environmental law
Published on April 26, 2015
When I took biology from sister she was still in the full habit, and I’ve recounted many times the vivid image I have of her rolling up her sleeves, hiking up her skirt and tucking it in to her waist (she looked like she had big pantaloons) so she could lead us up and down the creek bed to explore and take samples.
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Dandelion Prayer
UnwelcomedSave by children,Dandelion,I declare youPatron flowerOf prophets. Who wouldBelieve such powerLies withinThe beautyOf your softGeometric fluffPosed to takeA rideOn the windAnd land inUninvited places?
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A “Woodsie” reflects: Mari Bennett
Published on April 23, 2015
What does Mother Theodore’s journey mean to a young and aspiring college student? Find out what Mari Bennett has to say.
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Compost Time
I’m throwingthe unwanted scrapsof my life hereinto the compost bintrusting that Godcan take whatseems so uselessand, amazingly,transform itinto rich, dark soilso the seedsof my futuremay be luredinto vibrant life again.…
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An interview with Providence Associate Janice Lilly
Published on April 21, 2015
Providence Associates Janice Lily discusses her work in providing healthy food for all through the Bloomington Winter Farmer’s Market
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Eco-tip # 17: start composting
Published on April 20, 2015
Start composting. Composting keeps unused produce scraps and yard waste out of the garbage and creates a great natural fertilizer for your lawn or garden in return. Did you know…
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Prayer for healing
Jesus, let me just touch your garmentas did the womanof ancient times. O Divine Healer,please stay right here,if you will,while I hurry backwith all of creation.
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Fuqua Park evolves
Published on April 20, 2015
Sister Jean Fuqua’s decades-long task of revisioning the area around St. Joseph’s Lake at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and calling others forward to help has resulted in restoration of the habitat and a beautiful space for the sisters to enjoy.
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Spirituality, justice, love of fresh food fuel Providence Associate’s sustainable lifestyle.
Published on April 20, 2015
“Living sustainably has always been a way for me to live out my spiritual life. I feel it has helped me connect the way I live day in and day out, hour to hour to the meaning of my life.”
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Sister Ruth Johnson: kinship with creation
Published on April 20, 2015
“We have forced the planet to supply all our needs and given nothing in return — thus alienating our very life source and now the earth cries out in pain. How can we abandon that cry?”
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Care of Earth attracts new members
Published on April 20, 2015
The Sisters of Providence ministry educating toward care for creation at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice is attracting young women to joining the Congregation.
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Remembering Sister Helen Vinton: nature walks and care for the environment
Published on April 20, 2015
When I had Sister Helen Jean for biology I enjoyed class, but the nature walks were the best!
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