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‘I feel like I can make a difference in the lives of families and their children …’

Sister St. Theodore, her given name as a Sister of Providence, accepted with humility her assignments. Even so when they were difficult, providentially acquiring new knowledge along the way that would benefit her in God’s plans for her future.

Think about a challenge in your life that has led you to consider two outcomes.

Another quality Mother Theodore expressed so well is kindness. She shows kindness in trying to accept not only her own difficult situation but also some personality conflicts which tried her patience.

‘Do I place myself in Providence and reverence the place and time as a true gift rather than looking back or worrying about the future?’

What quotation or phrase about faith speaks to you?

We offer a joyful, heartfelt welcome to our 21 new Providence Associates who made their first commitments as Providence Associates of the Sisters of Providence on Saturday, Oct. 8. 2022 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We are so blessed to have these companions living out the mission of love, mercy and justice with us.

When I have had difficulties in my life, Mother Theodore’s words were of enormous help.

‘Go forth, Providence Associates, into the world to form community and to minister.’

Oh, how blessed to be a member of this Providence community! The founding spirit that is expressed so poignantly in Saint Mother Theodore’s words continues to challenge and comfort my soul.

‘This passage reminds me about the importance of gratitude’

Let each of us commit ourselves to becoming more like Francis