Reflections

Share in the wisdom of the Providence community. Be inspired, grow in your faith and find practical spiritual guidance in these reflections from Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates.

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Celebrate the Light in our lives, amidst the world’s darkness, this season

I think I was in graduate school when I learned the phrase “cognitive dissonance.” Definition? Psychological conflict resulting from incongruous beliefs and attitudes held simultaneously. What in heaven’s sake brings this to my mind at this time of year? I…

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“To be present to all that happens …” – Sister Denise reflects on Advent

Sister Denise Wilkinson, general superior, encourages us to "be in the present" this Advent season - to be like Mary.

Sister Denise Wilkinson
November 29, 2014
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Stitching a thanksgiving “quilt of words” together

Sister Denise Wilkinson's Thanksgiving Day reflection for 2014 weaves a quite of words together to encourage us.

Sister Denise Wilkinson
November 23, 2014
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Providence Associate commitment liturgy reflection

“Here’s the thing, Hon.” Like most mysteries, like most authentic relationships, it’s not easy to describe or explain how deep and strong is the connection between, among those who share the charism of Providence.

Sister Denise Wilkinson
November 8, 2014
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Foundation Day 2014 reflection

First, we stand on the shoulders of six remarkable women. Let’s learn all six of their names and imitate their willingness to venture into the unknown, to leave the familiar in order to bring God’s providential compassion to all corners of our globe, our cosmos.

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Saint Mother Theodore’s Feast Day Reflection

Happy Feast Day (Friday, Oct. 3, 2014)! How wonderful to be together to celebrate Saint Mother Theodore’s Feast Day! Today we have the privilege, the honor, of moving the remains of Mother Theodore to her place in the chapel in…

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Providence is profound

For me, Providence is God’s unconditional and interdependent love for each and every creation, given freely to be shared with, by and for every creation. God is present and acting. I may not recognize or sense God’s Providence, especially in times of struggle or pain.

Charles J. Fisher
August 24, 2014
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Mother’s Day reflection: God’s grace and love help mothers “do it”

Sister Denise Wilkinson, general superior of the Sisters of Providence, encourages mothers and the important job of raising children. She references Our Lady of Providence and the relocation of her national shrine in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, as a source of strength and hope.

Sister Denise Wilkinson
May 9, 2014
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Providence: together as one creation

Coming together has the power to change us. We form new relationships, share ideas and resources, make new friends. Along the way we are often called to change our minds and our ways of doing things, writes Sister Nancy Nolan as she reflects on collaboration and Providence spirituality.

How I came to see Providence in this light is a story in collaboration itself.

Sister Nancy Nolan
April 20, 2014
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Easter reminds us that death is not the end

Sister Denise Wilkinson shares a recent experience that she had in Taiwan, related to Good Friday and Easter.

Sister Denise Wilkinson
April 16, 2014
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A positive way to approach Lent

A quote from Ilia Delio, OSF, a contemporary theologian, both challenges and stirs a sense of excitement within Sister Denise Wilkinson, general superior, as she begins to prepare for Lent and the practices of prayer and action that would help me choose "in love and for love" for the good of the whole. She shares her reflection with us just in time for Ash Wednesday.

Sister Denise Wilkinson
March 4, 2014
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A Valentine’s Day reflection for 2014

Sister Denise Wilkinson, general superior, asks us "how are our hearts physically and/or metaphorically," this Valentine's Day? How will we answer?

Sister Denise Wilkinson
February 13, 2014
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