Sisters of Providence

“ … I was thirsty and you gave me drink … .” (Matthew 25:35) “The words of Matthew’s Gospel can be seen exemplified in the life of Sister Amadeus. We can safely infer from her life that she truly understood the message contained in Matthew,” said Sister Mary Roger Madden in her commentary for Sister…

“Keep alive in yourselves what you were taught in the beginning … .” (1 John 2:24) “Sister Agnese Boddington kept alive what she was taught in the beginning, actively shared her faith with others and now knows God’s promise of eternal life,” said Sister Ruth Eileen Dwyer in her commentary for Sister Agnese, who died…

“Let the little children alone, and do not stop them from coming to me, for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.” (Matthew 19:14) “This reading from Matthew seems especially poignant and appropriate for Sister Angela as we reflect on her life of 96 years and her ministry to young…

“Love is patient; love is kind. Love is not jealous, it does not put on airs, it is not snobbish.” (1 Corinthians 13:4) “This Scripture reading was chosen because Sister Maureen Cecile portrayed so many of the characteristics of love spoken there. She has always been known as quietly going about helping anyone who needed…

“I thank my God every time I remember you.” (Philippians 1:3) “When I think of Sister Helen, this reading comes to mind. I find it impossible to remember that wonderful smile that always greeted everyone she met without thanking God for the gift that she has been to each of us,” said Sister Mary Ann…

“So, if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” (Colossians 3:1) “Sister Virginia chose these wonderful words of St. Paul for our consideration this afternoon. These words reflect so well the ideal that was the deepest desire of her heart…

“I give you thanks that I am fearfully and wonderfully made; wonderful are your works.” (Psalm 139:14) “In reflecting on the life of Sister Claudia, we can see why she liked Psalm 139. The happenings in her life caused her to trust in her God who never let her down,” said Sister Betty Hopf in…

“Love is always patient and kind … .” (1 Corinthians 13:4) “Indeed, this is how Sister Eileen Mary wished to live her life — as a woman of kindness and graciousness, as one who loved and cared for others with a tenderness and a healing presence, as a Sister of Providence, as a woman of…

“Now he’s using you, fitting you in brick by brick, stone by stone, with Christ Jesus as the cornerstone … .” (Ephesians 2:20) “As Scripture states, we are the building blocks. We were called and came together to this sacred ground to complete and integrate our stories, gifts, talents and personalities … which, in turn,…

“Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased … .” (Isaiah 42:1) “I believe that these words aptly apply to Sister Barbara Marie. She responded to the call of baptism and to that of consecrated life. She let God’s spirit rest upon her and work within her,” said…

“And lo! the ideal, hidden beneath, revives.” (H.W. Longfellow) “Our Lents are not always measured by calendars, nor are the seasons of our lives. The past 10 years have been for Sister Mary Irene a long Lent. The Lord finally came on March 12 at 9:10 a.m., shortly after the nine o’clock reunion. He called,…

“In summary, then all of you should be like-minded, sympathetic, loving toward one another, kindly disposed and humble.” (1 Peter 3:8) “The most noted phrase when one is speaking of those who knew Sister Patricia Marie best was that she is beautiful both inside and out. The next gift mentioned is that they have never…