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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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My life with the Violin

'Happiness is something to be practiced like a violin.'

Sister Carol Nolan
December 13, 2021
Art & Music, Education, Providence Spirituality, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Sisters in Ministry, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
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Walking a labyrinth: one Providence Associate’s experience

I think walking a labyrinth can be a prayer experience in the same way that anything we do with quiet reverence and intention is prayer. I find sitting in prayer very challenging. The helpful part of labyrinth as a prayer practice is that it is an embodied experience. The path allows me to bring my whole self.

Alice Shelton
December 3, 2021
Community Living, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
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Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Sister Hang Tran!

'I think it’s really necessary for me.'

Jason Moon
November 29, 2021
Providence Spirituality, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Volunteering, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
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One Good Day: Thoughts on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving this year, in many ways, hearkens back to Thanksgivings of old. As a nation, we remain bitterly divided politically. Those on the margins face terrible persecution. But mightn’t we still manage to have one good day together?

Lori Strawn
November 25, 2021
Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality
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A Reflection for National Day of Mourning

This National Day of Mourning is important. It serves as an important history lesson, not only for protesters to advocate for what they believe in, but also for all of us to remind us that the Thanksgiving holiday is very painful for many Native Americans.

Sister Connie Kramer
November 22, 2021
Providence Spirituality, Racial Equality & Equity
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The call of Providence

At the orientation, each Providence Associate candidate shared what brought them to the Providence Community. Here is some of what they shared.

Amy Miranda
November 21, 2021
Providence Associates, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
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Adopting Iggy

Our plan is to try and make this an annual trip to come see Iggy so he doesn’t forget that his Florida parents Love him very much!

Sisters of Providence
November 20, 2021
Alpacas, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice

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Video: Sisters of Providence share values of religious life

We invite you to take a few minutes to listen to wisdom, advice and vocation stories from eight of our Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Enjoy!

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National World Kindness Day

The power of kindness … now there’s something to think about, act on and believe in.

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Veterans Day: Honoring Sisters who served

Did you know that four Sisters of Providence served in the military?

Blog, Reflections

Will you listen to your heart: A foundation day reflection

As we celebrate the hope-filled beginnings and sacrifices offered to create this Providence community, I ask: What about you? Will you listen to your heart? Will you answer the call?

Debbie Dillow
October 22, 2021
Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
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Redecorating our Guest Room

This process will reinvigorate the existing growth

Lorrie Heber
October 20, 2021
Advocacy & Action, Eco-Spirituality, Environmental Justice, Providence Spirituality, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
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