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Sister Rosemary wants your books
Twice a year Linden Leaf Gifts holds a used book sale and Sister Rosemary has been a key person in the planning and organization. Continue reading
Fair Trade: products that improve the lives of people on the margins
Linden Leaf Gifts is a store that worries less about keeping the lights on and more about how to bring light into the lives of marginalized people. As a ministry of the Sisters of Providence, Linden Leaf Gifts measures success a little differently than most retail stores. Success is derived also from the difference it can make in the lives of people that provide the unique products sold there. Continue reading
Join us in a Novena to Our Lady of Providence, Queen of the Home
Use these prayers in your home during these times, say them to yourself or say them together. By praying the Novena, we believe you will find yourself more at peace with yourself, your work life, your family life, among your friends and most especially, your God life. Continue reading
Benny brings smiles to residents of Providence Health Care
Benny (aka Benny the dog) with the assistance of his very human companion, Providence Associate Judy Collins, makes regular visits to Providence Health Care. His mission is simple. Make them smile. Continue reading
The gift that is Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
When is the best time to visit? It’s always a good time to journey to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Each season is beautiful in a special way. Even in the dead of winter you will discover things that may be hidden by the lush foliage that surrounds us in summer. Continue reading
Northview High School transforms O’Shaughnessy
Recently I had the pleasure of seeing our very own O’Shaugnessy Dining Room transformed by Northview High School for their prom. Continue reading
Linden Leaf Gifts: Not just a store!
When you enter Linden Leaf Gifts you will find the religious goods you might expect. There are wonderful items with the image of Saint Mother Theodore and Our Lady of Providence that will inspire you. Continue reading
Renewing spiritually at the Woods
Ruth isn’t exactly sure what made her choose Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for her week-long retreat. She only knows “God wanted me there.” Continue reading
Sisters invite veterans to share stories
As a newer member of the team at the Sisters of Providence it was time I stepped up to the plate and wrote my first official BLOG post. But what should I write about? After talking about an event at Continue Reading »