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Love, mercy, justice
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are a community of vowed Catholic women religious. Inspired by our foundress Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, we are passionate about our lives of prayer, education, service and advocacy.
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Break boundaries, create hope
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Gospel Reflections
Check here weekly for a short and simple reflection on each Sunday’s Gospel reading written by a Sister of Providence or Providence Associate. You’ll find practical ideas for living the Gospel message in your day-to-day life. God bless you as you strive to live out the Gospel in the week ahead!

March 19, 2023: Fourth Sunday of Lent Year A
May we, the baptized, by the example of our lives, become in Christ the light of the world

March 12, 2023: Third Sunday of Lent
As the catechumens begin their final journey to the water of baptism, they participate in what are called Scrutinies

March 5, 2023: Second Sunday of Lent
I believe more time in prayer is essential to the season of Lent

February 26, 2023: First Sunday in Lent
'Scripture reading and study is a good practice to help us move closer to God.'

February 19, 2023: Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
'Consider what changes of adjustments the teachings of Jesus in this chapter are calling you to make in your life and in your heart.'

February 12, 2023: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The responsibility lies with each of us to form our conscience so that we recognize the difference

February 5, 2023: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Consider how you might flavor and illuminate the life of another

January 29, 2023: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
'Jesus knew himself, trusted himself, accepted himself as the Son of God and so dared to live the mission given to him.'
January 22, 2023: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
'We know his decision.'

January 15, 2023: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
I like to think that today's Gospel builds on the Godspell hint that John's recognition of Jesus wasn't instantaneous

January 8, 2023: The Epiphany of the Lord
We are more alike than different

January 1, 2023: Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
Mary deserves a feast day of the highest rank celebrating a mystery of faith
