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Saint connects sisters across the ocean

Saint Mother Theodore Guerin is at the root of a special connection that still exists between the original Sisters of Providence in France and the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Amy Miranda
January 10, 2019
Art & Music, As seen in HOPE, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
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Sandwich and service are part of a larger mission

With that sandwich comes evidence that somebody cares. A smile. A question of how is your day. Health updates. Playful banter. For the past several years, Providence Associates Karen Goehl and Rosaline Secrest have headed up the volunteers who distribute nearly 80 sack lunches on Tuesdays and Thursdays to people in need.

Amy Miranda
January 10, 2019
Advocacy & Action, As seen in HOPE, Meet a Providence Associate, Providence Associates

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Stepping into justice: Sister Barbara Battista

“There is urgency in what is going on nationally, in the church and in society. There is such a need for women religious, and for other persons of faith, to really be leaders in this work towards justice,” said Sister Barbara Battista, the new social justice promoter for the Sisters of Providence.

Jason Moon
January 10, 2019
Advocacy & Action, As seen in HOPE, Peace & Justice, Sisters in Ministry

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Sister Marilu Covani, passing on the spirit of Encuentro

As Sister Marilú reached official retirement, she was invited to coordinate the V Encuentro effort for the Diocese of San Bernardino. “What a gift! I really loved to work with this always-growing team of people of different backgrounds, ages, cultures, and nationalities,” she said.

Sister Maureen Abbott
January 10, 2019
Advocacy & Action, As seen in HOPE, Peace & Justice, Sisters in Ministry

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Education in everyday caring makes a difference

Staff members who participated in dementia care training share how it makes a difference in their everyday care giving: Don’t take any behaviors personally.** Build trust by spending time with each person.** Learn to read the cues of a person. A non-verbal person may ordinarily smile as a greeting; but if there’s no smile, she’s having a bad time of it.

Sister Denise Wilkinson
January 10, 2019
As seen in HOPE, Education, Health & Wellness, Providence Health Care, Volunteering
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Sisters and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College: planting seeds of hope in a new generation

A volunteer Sister of Providence companion is embedded with each group of students. The course takes students on tours of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and more.

Sister Cathy Campbell
January 10, 2019
As seen in HOPE, Education, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

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O Antiphon – O King of nations come save us

Jesus the Christ enters the antiphons directly as the one who is King and Desired of all. He will bind God’s people Israel with the Gentile world. The foundation of this union is Christ as the cornerstone. Speaking eloquently to…

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O Antiphon – O Dayspring come shine on us

Dawn – even though it rouses us from sleep and marks the beginning of a new day with all its challenges and blessings – brings light and the possibilities that a new day holds. The Sun of Justice shines upon…

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O Antiphon – O Key of David come free us

As we read the Book of Kings, it is startling to discover that even though they were lawful descendants of David, the constant refrain describing all but two of the kings reads: “He did evil in the sight of the…

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O Antiphon – O flower of Jesse come deliver us

The Root of Jesse, antiphon, refers to the family descended from Jesse, the father of David, and therefore the root of the house of David. The Jesse tree, common in the land, became the ensign or insignia of the House…

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O Antiphon – O Leader come to set us free

When Yahweh spoke to Moses from the burning bush, Moses understood that his mission was to lead the Hebrew slaves from Egypt to the Promised Land. Moses asked God’s name so that he could tell the people who made this…

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O Antiphon – O wisdom from on high

One of the most profound pursuits of human life is the call to Wisdom. Our spirits search to find it in ourselves as God’s gift, and to welcome it from others. The Israelites thought of Wisdom as practical experience for…

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