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Welcome to our blog. Here, we will share with you stories of our lives as Sisters of Providence. We invite Providence Associates to write in this space also. We hope you find these posts enjoyable and inspirational.

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Volunteer Spotlight: The Sister Volunteers

'It's like answering questions about our family home.'

Jason Moon
April 29, 2022
Community Living, Providence Spirituality, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Volunteering
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Providence teen volunteer grows closer to God by serving others

Volunteering here has helped me reach into the depths of my mind and soul. It has made me realize how much serving my community and making others happy means to me. This experience has made me so much closer to God as I use my God-given gifts to serve.

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Poem: Earth rising

It is alive and clings to us in way we have forgotten

Sister Ruth Johnson
April 22, 2022
Advocacy & Action, Eco-Spirituality, Peace & Justice, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
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‘But how could we sing a song of the Lord in a foreign land?’

How can we NOT sing our Easter Alleluias?! Even in the midst of all this suffering. Indeed, we must sing because of all this suffering! That is what the paschal mystery is all about!

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The call to be resurrected: What if we made a shield of love?

Be resurrected. Hear Jesus call your name.

Sister Dawn Tomaszewski
April 16, 2022
Providence Spirituality, Reflections from Sister Dawn
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What does it mean to love my neighbor as myself? A visit to the border

May I too be a companion to all on the journey home to our Provident God who has blessed me with this gift of abundance.

Sister Joni Luna
April 7, 2022
Advocacy & Action, Become a Sister, Community Living, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry
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Making sense of warring leaders both made in God’s image

Bearing God’s image requires us to love even the Russian dictator. What does this mean for our own response to this situation? What would God have them/us do in this moment?

Sabrina Falls
March 26, 2022
Peace & Justice, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality
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Reconnecting with Basilian Sisters in Ukraine

Reviving these memories of the beautiful people in a country rooted in a strong Christian heritage makes my heart weep as we pray ...

Sister Maureen Abbott
March 22, 2022
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry, Stories from the Archives
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Father Terry and the subject of being ‘Called’

'That’s how I stay committed and faithful to my call to the priesthood.'

Jason Moon
March 4, 2022
Become a Sister, Events & Programs, Providence Spirituality
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Ash Wednesday: The ‘Black Friday’ of the Church year

Sometimes, the liturgical action, in this case receiving ashes, expresses what we struggle to find words to express on our own. Even when we know we’re pulled toward a journey, we may have no idea what direction to take or where the path even is.

Brad Crites
March 2, 2022
Community Living, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality
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“Racial Justice and the Catholic Church” book review

There is so much more Massingale offers for conversation in “Racial Justice in the Catholic Church.” It is worth reading — and perhaps inviting others to join you in a book discussion.

Sister Emily TeKolste
February 23, 2022
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Racial Equality & Equity
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Smile for the camera!

To learn more about Sister Susanne’s ministry or how you may join in her efforts, contact SPRED

Sisters of Providence
February 17, 2022
Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry
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