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Love, mercy, justice
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
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Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence on Feb. 7
Published on January 19, 2024
For the month of February, Sister Evelyn Ovalles will lead prayer on the topic of Valentine’s Day
Gospel reflection
January 21, 2024: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Published on January 18, 2024
Repent, and believe in the Gospel!
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Make a difference today
Published on January 15, 2024
The holiday is meant to offer citizens a time of reflection, in addition to the possibility of community service and to celebrate King’s contributions to the civil rights movement as well as recognizing the ongoing fight for civil rights, equality and justice.
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Learn more about Edith Stein and Richard of St. Victor!
Published on January 13, 2024
This is what we plan to explore
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HOPE Winter 2024 — Breaking Boundaries
Published on January 12, 2024
In this issue of HOPE magazine, we explore how the Providence Community is breaking boundaries in our world. We explore how we can break through and break down the
boundaries that separate and harm us.
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Breaking boundaries, creating miracles
Published on January 12, 2024
Mother Theodore’s journey to sainthood began with a desire to serve God and others. She was able to push past physical constraints, lack of resources, race, gender, existing systems and other obstacles and do whatever possible to make a difference in the lives of those she encountered.
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All will be well
Published on January 12, 2024
For many of us in recent years, our sense of “well-being” may feel fragile. It is exceedingly difficult to feel confident that “all will be well.”
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Newsnotes from HOPE winter 2024
Published on January 12, 2024
News and updates from our winter 2024 issue of HOPE magazine.
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Jesus, our model for breaking boundaries
Published on January 12, 2024
Whenever Jesus crossed the cultural expectations of his time, healing happened. This is exactly what we are called to do today.
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Breaking boundaries as Providence people
Published on January 12, 2024
Humility calls us to embrace the entire human community without exception. Everyone deserves to be loved and respected. We are all siblings one to the other.
