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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
Spirituality and justice go hand-in-hand. We are committed to walking with those on the margins. Join us on our journey to make Earth better for all.
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Live joyfully! Single, Catholic women ages 18-42 are invited to explore a fulfilling life as a Sister of Providence. All women and men of faith are invited to join the family of Providence as Providence Associates.
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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!

October 2, 2022: Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
The beginning of autumn finds some of us putting summer clothing aside in favor of warmer items

September 25, 2022: Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Let us ask God to help us see the extent to which we can do something about the misery in our world

September 18, 2022: Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Let's asses our own faithfulness as managers of the gifts and talents with which we have been entrusted
September 11, 2022: Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
'Joy is the serious business of heaven.'
September 4, 2022: Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
In prayer, perhaps we can ask for the wisdom to see what we might be holding on to that hinders us from following Jesus

August 28, 2022: Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Are our actions performed out of love and kindness, or out of a need to be in the spotlight?

August 21, 2022: Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Think about how you are showing this neighborly love this week

August 14, 2022: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Do we sense the Spirit speaking to us as we listen?

August 7, 2022: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Christ knocks at our door in many ways ...

July 31, 2022: Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Spend some time this week identifying 'what matters to God.'

July 24, 2022: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
"Review the gifts of the Spirit."

July 17, 2022: Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Are there times when we choose things ... as being more important than relationship with family, friends, team members?
