Blog
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.
Journals and Letters week 31: Do good to all for the love of God
In caring for the sick Mother Theodore and her sisters were not deterred by differences in creed or heritage or race.
Reflecting on National Day of Prayer
On this National Day of Prayer, for whom and/or with whom will you raise your mind and heart to God?
Sister Lawrence: a courageous caregiver in an epidemic past
At 5 o’clock that same day, Sister Lawrence died. “I regret nothing,” she said, “in leaving the world. I have worked hard, very hard, with my body, perhaps my mind has not worked hard enough; our sisters will pray for me.”
Honoring all teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week
A special 'Thank You' to all teachers on National Teacher Appreciation Day!
Journals and Letters week 30: No one will ever love you as your old Mother Theodore does
Parenthood is one of the most beautiful yet often heartbreaking jobs on the planet. And regardless of the fact that these were not her biological children, Mother Theodore experienced both the joy and pain that all mothers and parents feel.
Sending out a ‘Thank You’ in anticipation of School Principals’ Day!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for the many, many hours you have given and decisions you have made
Cancer group honors Sister Mary Ryan
There were others in the group ‘who had walked in my shoes.’
Special Retreat ‘treats’
Please enjoy two additional special gifts from the 2021 HOME retreat planning committee.
Earth Day Every Day: Earth Defenders unite
Although we have not been able to have our normal Earth Day celebration this year, we want to take this week to highlight and celebrate some of our Earth Day partners in our community and give them the opportunity to share their stories about the exciting things they are doing and other helpful tips they have.
Journals and Letters week 29: Letters to a beloved companion
Judging from her letters to Sister Basilide, Mother Theodore had a special love for “this good and dear” sister. That love demonstrated itself in Mother Theodore’s words of caution, gentle criticism and frank admonishments — always accompanied by words of affection and encouragement.
