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.
Against All Odds: Focus on Sister Mary Elise Renauldt, SP
It is said that when called to mission in a distant country, the Jesuits are told to expect to be buried there since their commitment is for life. Indeed, the call to our sisters in 1920 for the mission in…
Facing institutionalized racism within myself
I’ve never considered myself racist, I always do my best to treat everyone fairly. But in that moment, I realized that skin color is something I notice and something that matters to me, not in conscious higher-level thought, but almost at an instinctual level. I felt a sense of unease being surrounded by black people, black children.
Political Engagement Committee: Our Platform
This year is a pivotal year in the direction of our communities and our countries, no matter where we live
White Violet Center: To market, to market jiggity jig
Just like grocery stores, farmers markets’ have been considered as providing essential services during this global pandemic. We are excited that the summer season is officially starting and that we have yet another opportunity to offer our certified organic produce…
Life on the farm at White Violet Center: Meet our summer crop of interns
It is the fifth Anniversary of Laudato Si: On Care for Our Common Home, the second encyclical of Pope Francis. It is the beginning of the Year of Laudato Si recently proclaimed. Pope Francis says, “It is no longer enough…
Am I doing enough about racial injustice?
Am I doing enough? It sure doesn’t feel like it when I see a video of a man murdered because of the color of his skin.
A reflection for Feast of Pentecost 2020
God calls us today to do what the disciples did 2,000 years ago – to create communities of love
Providence Food Pantry continuing operations
'We are truly blessed to have the love and support of the people in Vigo County who are with us at this time.'
A reflection for Memorial Day 2020
The first words of these young Marines were invariably a plea to know if their buddy had been picked up.
Enlarging Your “I”
Everything you do now in the interest of others, in the interest of stemming the tide of this disease, is growing yourself beyond your former boundaries. And that is a good thing.
Virtual prayer, support reassures teen
It’s a great experience to listen to and empathize with each other.
Musings on wearing and making masks
Let's take our place then in a long history of mask wearers and mask makers. Let our masks keep ourselves and our neighbors safe and well.
