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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!

March 30, 2025: Fourth Sunday of Lent
'Which values do you want to re-prioritize?'

March 23, 2025: Third Sunday of Lent
This Lent, ask yourself what you can live without

March 16, 2025: Second Sunday of Lent
Once awake, may we live into any insights, bringing the light down the mountain and into any darkness

March 9, 2025: First Sunday of Lent
This Lent, how might you be, what might you do or refrain from doing that will support connection with the Source of all Being, who is alive in every being?

March 2, 2025: Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pay attention to the quality of your heart this week

February 23, 2025: Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Let's give some thought to the 'measure with which (we) measure.'

February 16, 2025: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today, right now, what makes you 'leap for joy?'

February 9, 2025: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
But I want, like Peter, to be seized with astonishment at God's actions in me, others, all creation.

February 2, 2025: Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
As they fit their own pieces into the puzzle, they probably knew this puzzle of their puzzling son would never be finished

January 26, 2025: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
I will spend some time at the end of each day trying to identify how, when and where the Spirit worked in my life or how, when and where I may have blocked the Spirit’s workings.

January 19, 2025: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Look ahead to your activities this week and search for opportunities where you might act with greater generosigty and thoughtfulness.

January 12, 2025: The Baptism of the Lord
'Believe it. Live it.'
