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Read moreWith a dramatic outflung hand, Ann points at me and says, “Come with me.” Today it meant learning the arcane art of needle felting. Last week, “come with me” meant holding a chicken in my lap so Dave didn’t have to drive the big white pick-up truck and hold the chicken at the same time. I’m fairly sure he was joking. I hope.
Read moreIn the Catholic Church world this New Year’s Eve we will celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. This coincidence of the Feast of the Holy Family and New Year’s…
Read more‘We were among the first to be celebrating Christmas in this very sacred space as a result of the opening of the Old City.’
Read moreIt seems to me that that new perspective created a home, a free space, a quiet space, a breathing space
Read moreThis might seem like a strange reflection at a time of the year when we are celebrating a birth, and the operative emotion suggested is JOY
Read moreWhen I prayerfully gaze at the picture, I remember God’s love through Mary’s example of mothering to Jesus, our Lord.
Read moreThe Christmas season is a time to be merry and bright and the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are enthusiastic supporters of this tradition. Saturday night, the Sisters of…
Read moreIt changed my view of God from a thunderbolt thrower to a God who is always caring for me. It also made me want to be God’s hands here on earth spreading word of God’s Providence and way of charity, justice and love.
Read moreIsn’t this what Advent is all about? Listening to the quiet in our hearts, waiting for the whisper of God?
Read more“I am also excited about the future! I know this is just one big step towards a future working with the sisters and associates to bring forth love, mercy, and justice to the world.”
Read more‘She dearly loved ‘her children,’ and they loved her.’
Read moreWelcome 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.