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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.
2017 reflection for Foundation Day
Thanks, in part, to the latest volume of the SP history written by Sister Maureen Abbott, “New Lights from Old Truths,” we have cast new light on a saying of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. During instructions with the novices, Mother…
Faithfulness and God’s mission: a Foundation Day reflection
I find strength in the passages written by Mother Theodore that are oft quoted and perhaps even more so in the lesser-known stories of her day-to-day life. She walked the grounds of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and cared so much for the fledgling school, its students and the teachers. I believe that her prayers are still with us and perhaps with me in a special way because I now watch over the school that she created.
Honoring Foundation Day
SMWC students to take part in Foundation Day of Service on Tuesday, Oct. 24
Throwback Thursday: A look into the life and ministry of Sister Patricia Clare Beggs
'The call came, there was a response and a life chosen to live the truth of the Gospel Way began.'
Historical Recognition
'I think this designation truly honors the legacy of all who have gone before us'
2017 Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Feast Day reflection
Happy Feast! I think Mother Theodore might agree that the best part of her being declared a saint is the opportunity it has given us as her beloved community to come together to pray, to sing, to enjoy each other’s…
Everything about autumn can be spiritual
Something spiritual is all around us.
If one lives in Indiana and in many places in the northern hemisphere, everything about autumn can be spiritual – spiritual in the sense of the possibilities presented to pull us into someone greater than ourselves, some mystery beautiful, intricate and inspiring.
A visit to the Woods
'Sister Ann proved to be a wonderful host, sharing lunch with us and taking us on an informative tour of the campus.'
Behind the peaceful vigil
'I knew without a doubt in that moment that I will continue to act in solidarity with my beloved community.'
A sister remembers working to racially integrate schools
“We were treated just like the black people were treated because we were recognized as ‘Oh, those are the sisters who teach the black kids.’ And so they treated us like black people, and it was a wonderful experience for me,” Sister Laurine Haley says of her time helping to integrate the Catholic schools in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Reflections for Back to School Mass
I offer you the companionship of the Sisters of Providence
Loving example from Our Lady of Providence inspires mom
Each winter at the Retreat for Busy Catholic Moms, participants spend part of their time getting to know Our Lady of Providence. Many of the women write about their experience and then allow us to share them with you. Christy…
