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“I have a deep calling, a yearning, a longing if you will, to serve and turn my life over to a mission greater than myself.” Sister Joni Luna reflects on professing her perpetual vows.

When we pray this week, perhaps we can discern what person(s) God might be calling us to comfort or with whom to share joy.

I love her balanced approach and the fact that she is not threatened by the presence or success of others.

Perhaps during a walk or while sitting quietly, we can reflect on who or what has conveyed God’s love to us today and offer a prayer of thanksgiving for that gift.

I want to think that at the heart of most people is a desire to get along, to come together, to share what we have in common rather than to focus on our differences.

Being a Providence Associate continues to remind me that I am part of something bigger than myself. I have a community that I am deeply connected to, even though I live at a significant distance. It is so life-giving to be reminded of meaning and purpose in life.

And finally, what a sweet gift to Mother Theodore. Two of her nieces come to the United States to join the Congregation!

Perhaps in prayer this week, in addition to asking for our immediate needs, we might focus on the deeper experience of the gift of the Bread of Life.

“Teaching was so dear to Sister Dorothy’s heart.”

True to her word, after her safe arrival at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Mother Theodore had a small log chapel built on a little hill in the forest east of the convent

This week’s letters show the breadth of Mother Theodore as loving friend, sister and dedicated leader. She is a wonderful person for offering guidance, wisdom and truthfulness