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Blooming in the gardens at the Woods
“Growing vegetables is pretty incredible,” say White Violet Intern Lily Seals. “I get to experience this from start to finish. After we harvest it really makes me proud to realize that I grew this.”
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Growing the gift of flowers
While receiving flowers is a gift, growing them knowing they might make someone’s day a bit brighter is definitely a blessing.
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Hybrid virtual/in-person retreats and programs reach even more seekers
“The hybrid format is allowing people from around the world to benefit from the many and diverse program offerings. It’s bringing people together in a new way. Some are remaining in contact with one another long after the program ends.”
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Meet our newest alpaca, Providence Isabelle (Bella)
Welcome to the herd Bella! Our newest alpaca is spunky and the spitting image of her mother.
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Journals and Letters week 50: Mother Theodore and Summit City
We see in this week’s reading the connection between Mother Theodore, Reverend Benoit and Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Journals and Letters week 49: The death of an angel
Mother Theodore bares her heart in these beautiful letters about the death of her dear friend, Sister St. Francis Xavier.
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Journals and Letters week 38: Communicating with postulants and sisters
Mother Theodore had to wear many hats in her lifetime. Her letters throughout the book really exemplify the many roles she had to play.
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Journals and Letters week 32: Death, taxes and inconsiderate ladies
Things seem to have settled down a bit for Mother Theodore. Now she must deal with the ordinary frustrations of daily life.
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Virtual opportunities a silver lining to a pandemic
Virtual programming and livestream are here to stay. This will just be another way we can continue to connect with people and take our mission into the world.
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Journals and Letters week 30: No one will ever love you as your old Mother Theodore does
Parenthood is one of the most beautiful yet often heartbreaking jobs on the planet. And regardless of the fact that these were not her biological children, Mother Theodore experienced both the joy and pain that all mothers and parents feel.
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Grow your own plants from seeds
Growing your own plants from seed is an economical way to grow a large number of plants. There are so many varieties to choose from–way more than you can find in nurseries and garden centers. You don’t need a lot of fancy equipment to get started, in fact, you can raid your recycle pile!
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Mason jar soil test
Plants need sun, water and healthy soil to grow. You can’t control the sun and nature and where you live will heavily influence your water. But you can have a beneficial impact on your soil if you know what it needs. Learn how to easily take a mason jar soil sample in your backyard. Check…
Mary Riley is director of operations for White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Prior to her current role, she served as the marketing manager for some ministries of the Sisters of Providence including White Violet Center for Eco-Justice and the Volunteer Services.