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.
Remembering Sister Mary Henry Brames
'She was a very gentle woman. She was never rushed, she just seemed to go. She loved jigsaw puzzles and was so faithful every day.'
A look at the life and ministries of Sister Loretta Clare Gehring
'Though Aunt Clara was small in stature, she was strong willed and had a big heart'
What did you do today?
Dear friends: “What did you do today?” The next time you are asked this question, share that you helped provide a place of spiritual direction, healing and hope for more than 15,000 visitors, program participants, and pilgrims. Tell them you…
Rainy day on and off the farm
Tuesday was a rainy day in Vigo County, Indiana, but it didn't mean everyone at the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice organic farm was sitting around twiddling their thumbs.
Thin times and profound connection
I don't know that I have profound ideas about “thin times” as much as I have great curiosity and now new terminology to describe moments when it seems the veil is most sheer between the living and those who have passed. Between two hearts who hear each other's song. For those times when the divine shines through the eyes of those in our midst and pierces the heart.
Fresh eyes on Sisters of Providence Annual Meeting
Though specific forms have varied throughout the history of the Sisters of Providence, the annual coming together of all sisters has been an important tradition for the community. Last week, I got to participate in my first annual meeting.
Sustainable farm living and learning
Interns from New Jersey, Texas, Chicago, California, Louisiana and Indiana living and learning at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice this summer.
Reflections on 50 years
'Journey in love, mercy and d justice is the theme for our Golden Jubilee Year.'
Listening, loving, letting go: reflection for profession of vows
"Obedience, chastity, poverty — listening, loving, letting go. These are set before you today in a deeper way. And to return to the scripture for today — God is with you every step of the way."
Sister Dawn reflects at the vows ceremony for three Sisters of Providence.
One step at a time: Sister Dina on upcoming vows
"From searching for my life’s purpose to finding passion and love. I know I could not have planned my life any better. I am reminded regularly to be open and teachable no matter who my teachers are. That every journey starts and continues, one step at a time. And that everything is gift."
Sister Dina reflects on professing perpetual vows as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana.
What does Mother Theodore have to say about …
Wouldn’t it be great if there was a searchable database with all of our favorite quotations from Saint Mother Theodore Guerin? Well now there is!
