Sister Ann Marie Boyce
'She almost always said yes to anyone’s request for help. She was lovingly generous, totally dependable, and a faithful friend to many.'
Sisters of Providence
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are a congregation of Roman Catholic women religious (sisters) who minister throughout the United States and Taiwan. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence in 1840. The congregation has a mission of being God's Providence in the world by committing to performing works of love, mercy and justice in service among God's people.
O Antiphon – O King of nations come save us
Jesus the Christ enters the antiphons directly as the one who is King and Desired of all. He will bind God’s people Israel with the Gentile world. The foundation of this union is Christ as the cornerstone. Speaking eloquently to…
O Antiphon – O Dayspring come shine on us
Dawn – even though it rouses us from sleep and marks the beginning of a new day with all its challenges and blessings – brings light and the possibilities that a new day holds. The Sun of Justice shines upon…
O Antiphon – O Key of David come free us
As we read the Book of Kings, it is startling to discover that even though they were lawful descendants of David, the constant refrain describing all but two of the kings reads: “He did evil in the sight of the…
O Antiphon – O flower of Jesse come deliver us
The Root of Jesse, antiphon, refers to the family descended from Jesse, the father of David, and therefore the root of the house of David. The Jesse tree, common in the land, became the ensign or insignia of the House…
O Antiphon – O Leader come to set us free
When Yahweh spoke to Moses from the burning bush, Moses understood that his mission was to lead the Hebrew slaves from Egypt to the Promised Land. Moses asked God’s name so that he could tell the people who made this…
O Antiphon – O wisdom from on high
One of the most profound pursuits of human life is the call to Wisdom. Our spirits search to find it in ourselves as God’s gift, and to welcome it from others. The Israelites thought of Wisdom as practical experience for…
‘Walking Toward Hope’
This year, you are invited to join the spiritual journey of “Walking Toward Hope,” by participating in the eight-part series
Writing a Manifesto
... our recent focus on intersectionality helped illustrate the inescapable connections between people and a dangerously changing planet ...
Daughters of the Forest: Sisters of Providence commitment to the land
The Sisters of Providence share their story and their commitment to the Land Ethic and proper care and use of the land at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana.