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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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Week 5: Daily reflections with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

“I turned to my God and felt my confidence reanimated. If He takes away our last support, is it not because He wishes to be the sole support of His Daughters of the Woods?” – Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
• When has God remained faithful to me, even when all seemed hopeless?

Sister Emily TeKolste
March 26, 2017
Providence Spirituality, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

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Another definition of Providence: ‘Don’t worry, Sister. We will send something.’

We have already received donations from 1,104 donors

Sister Dawn Tomaszewski
March 24, 2017
Alumni, Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry, Stories from the Archives

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‘It is marvelous.’ A look back on Sister Kathleen Marie Cronin

'People love someone to listen, just to listen.'

Jason Moon
March 23, 2017
Sisters in Ministry, Stories from the Archives
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Week 4: Daily Lenten reflections with Saint Mother Theodore

"Continue to be faithful yourself, my dear child.” – Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
Week four daily Lenten reflections with Saint Mother Theodore

Sister Emily TeKolste
March 19, 2017
Providence Spirituality, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

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Photos! Providence Associate retreat 2017

Last weekend brought nearly 70 Providence Associates and Sisters of Providence together for the Providence Associate spring retreat at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Enjoy these photos from the weekend retreat!

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Volunteer Spotlight – Karen Hoffman

It (volunteering) is such a rewarding experience – your payment is the smile on the lonely person’s face. The smallest effort can help ease someone’s burden when they are being crushed by the pains of life.

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Week 3: Walking through Lent with Saint Mother Theodore

Join us for week 3 of walking through Lent with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin with these short daily reflections.
“Do your utmost to be recollected at the time of prayer. There you will obtain all the graces you need … You will also obtain humility to see your faults without being vexed and discouraged. With a little good will you will become perfect at last.” – Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

Sister Emily TeKolste
March 12, 2017
Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
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‘In the Footsteps of a Saint’

Jasper church to recognize Sisters of Providence on Saturday, March 18

Jason Moon
March 9, 2017
Alumni, Providence Spirituality, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Sisters in Ministry, Stories from the Archives
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Going the extra mile this Lent

It was clear to me that 'going the extra mile' would become my guiding principle and spiritual practice for Lent 2017. This is the Lent I believe I am being called to so that I can encounter Christ on the journey.

Cathy Lamperski Dearing
March 7, 2017
Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality
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Week 2: daily Lenten reflections with Saint Mother Theodore

Join us this second week of Lent in daily spiritual reflections with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. Check the blog each Sunday during Lent for short reflections created by Postulant Emily TeKolste for each day of the coming week.

Sister Emily TeKolste
March 5, 2017
Providence Spirituality, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
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Sustainable agriculture internships

An internship at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice has been described as the chance of a lifetime by those who have come and gone. There are many sustainable agriculture learning experiences in the world, but one at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana,…

Sisters of Providence
March 4, 2017
Alpacas, Internships, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice

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Meet a sister. Be inspired. National Catholic Sisters Week invite

So, in honor of National Catholic Sisters week, join us for a meal. Get to know us better. Tell others about the Sisters of Providence and the work we do to make the world a more just and loving place. Together with you, our friends and supporters, we can make this world a more hope-filled place.

Love, mercy, justice

Break boundaries, create hope

What inspires you?

Experience the Woods

Where do you fit in?

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