Sisters of Providence

“O Come let us sing to the Most High, Creator of the cosmos.” (Psalm 95:1 translation by Nan Merrill) “I am happy to read this commentary for Sister Grace, written by her good friend, Sister Bernice Kuper, especially because I share, with so many sisters, a great love and respect for a great friend, Sister…

“All wisdom comes from the Lord.” (Sirach 1:1) “Our beautiful reading from Sirach said, ‘The Lord lavished wisdom upon his friends.’ Truly, the Lord’s bounty has granted the Sisters of Providence a generous portion of wisdom in the life of Sister Margaret Ann,” said Sister Therese Guerin Sullivan in her commentary for Sister Margaret Ann…

“Jesus told his disciples this parable: ‘The reign of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.’” (Matthew 25:1) “Sister Marie Eleanor Shaw died in the early hours of Aug. 27, the day this Gospel passage was read at the Eucharistic Liturgy later in the day….

“For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” (Luke 12:34) “Sister Ann Miriam’s death occurred only days short of her entrance anniversary. On Friday, Aug. 20, she would have marked exactly 78 years as a Sister of Providence. Now, as Providence would have it, no physical limitations impede her; she enjoys companions…

“And the Holy One will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these, my sisters and brothers, you did it to me.’” (Matthew 25:40) “This is the Scripture reading that Sister Jean Patrice Keenon chose to be read today. And it is certainly appropriate for…

“We are God’s work of art created in Christ Jesus to live the good life as from the beginning he meant us to live it. You are no longer aliens or foreign visitors: you are citizens like all the saints and part of God’s household.” (Ephesians 2:10, 19) “We are all God’s work of art,…

“Love is always patient and kind, it is never jealous; love is never boastful or conceited; it is never rude or self-seeking; it is not prone to anger, neither does it brood over injuries.” (1 Corinthians 13:4-5) “These qualities of love, reflected in St. Paul’s, words seemed to serve as the lens and guide for…

“Sister Alma Louise was a gift to many, many persons, with a wide range of interests and talents and an insatiable willingness to learn new things. She was primarily always a teacher, I believe, whether in or out of a classroom. What she knew, she wanted to share with others, and I think she always…