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Gospel reflection

October 17, 2021: Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Published on October 14, 2021

…served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Reflection In today’s gospel, Jesus’ questioners are his own disciples, James and John. They received what must have been a surprise response from their Teacher. Jesus often answers questions with a question of his own. “Are you willing to follow my example and experience what I experience?” Jesus asks. After James and John answer, “Yes,” and the other apostles take offense, Jesus begins a beautiful lesson…

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The surprising life of Sister Paula Damiano

Published on January 12, 2023

…she developed a new understanding of the Communion of Saints. She came to envision the saints as people committed to the good, regardless of their faith tradition. The deep friendships she developed with these people confirmed her belief that we are all on this journey, whether we call our God Jehovah, Lord, Allah or Yahweh. She found she has much in common with other daughters of Abraham — Jews, Muslims, Christians from a variety of faith backgrounds. Sister Paula’s vision…

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Gospel reflection

Sunday, March 27, 2022: Fourth Sunday of Lent

Published on March 24, 2022

Gospel – Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to listen to Jesus, but the Pharisees and scribes began to complain, saying, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” So to them, Jesus addressed this parable: “A man had two sons, and the younger son said to his father, ‘Father give me the share of your estate that should come to me.’ So the father divided the property between them. After a few days, the

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Sharon Medicis Michaud: a granddaughter of Mother Theodore

Published on September 4, 2012

…on the salsa dance floor. The greatest richness of my life comes from long-term relationships. Paul and I just celebrated our 42nd wedding anniversary. My parents live in Evansville, Ind., and will celebrate their 66th anniversary this November. The year 2013 marks the 50th anniversary of my arrival at the Woods where I met Mel Marino Wolff and Sheila Dailey Donis, also Providence Associates, and the half-dozen other women in our circle who have loved and supported me all these…

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Virtual circles offer real relationship

Published on January 15, 2014

Providence Associates (PA) are people of all faith traditions who wish to have a closer relationship with the Sisters of Providence. Today 193 Associates are in the United States and Taiwan. When interested candidates are accepted, they are paired with a sister or an associate. They meet with this companion over the span of a year to read and discuss ideas related to the Congregation’s foundress, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, its life and mission and its expressions of love, mercy…

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Sister Judy Birgen: parenting SP style

Published on July 16, 2015

…Bry’Chell, was not going to a safe situation. Being a sociology professor at Chicago State University, Sister Judy was on summer break. She offered to take Bry’Chell for what was going to be two weeks. “Two weeks turned into a month turned into 10 years,” Sister Judy laughs. At first, living with Sister Judy was a bit of a culture shock for Bry’Chell. “That was the roughest part, going to school with her. Because she is definitely a stickler when…

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Jeannie Smith: living an authentic faith

Published on August 30, 2010

…when the three associates meet with Sisters Mary Concetta Bañez, Carol Nolan and Loretta Picucci who minister at Providence in the Desert in Coachella, Calif. Jeannie also returns to the Woods about twice a year for retreats, meetings and/or Rites of Commitment for Providence Associates. Jeannie continued, “I can’t separate who I’ve come to be from the formation I received from Sisters of Providence from grade school through my years in the community and my continuing connection through WIP and…

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Obituary

Sister Gerry (Marie Richard) Cavanaugh

Published on October 14, 2007

Sister Gerry Cavanaugh “My beloved friends, let us continue to love each other since love comes from God.” (1 John 4:7) “Anyone who knew Sister Gerry Cavanaugh was aware that she loved God, loved life and the people in her life,” said Sister Rita Clare Gerardot in her commentary for Sister Gerry Cavanaugh, who died Oct. 14. Born Sept. 1, 1925, in Chicago, Geraldine Margaret Cavanaugh was one of two children of William and Mary (Walsh) Cavanaugh. She attended St….

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Honor Divine Providence

Published on January 26, 2009

This article is reprinted from the winter 2009 issue of HOPE. Of the many gifts membership in the Congregation bestows on us, a commitment to life-long learning is among the most valuable. This commitment extends not only to professional education aiding us in our ministerial lives but also to on-going education in theology and spirituality. During the past several years, the Sisters of Providence have come to study and embrace the writings of theologian Thomas Berry, CP; astrophysicist Brian Swimme…

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Summer soul food

Published on June 14, 2013

…salvation are the core components. Often I found myself laughing out loud as I read examples provided by Martin from the lives of the saints and the scriptures that in my previous days I had overlooked. Amid the complexity and seriousness of the world around us, this book offers food for the soul that is enlivening and rejuvenating. Finally, Franciscan Father Richard Rohr gives us two volumes on the spirituality of aging to tuck in – “Falling Upward: A Spirituality…

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10 years a saint! Now what?

Published on October 15, 2016

It is hard to believe that 10 years have passed since that wonderful day in St. Peter’s square when we heard the resounding words coming from Pope Benedict XV sainting our beloved foundress Mother Theodore Guerin. It is a moment I will never forget. But I wonder: what would Mother Theodore think of being a saint? Would she be uncomfortable with all the attention? Would she feel like it was something she didn’t deserve? If given a choice would she…

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Climate Crises and Climate Injustice

Published on September 14, 2017

Jeanne Rewa Sister Ellen Cunningham (Note: This blog was co-authored by Justice Coordinating Commission’s Climate Change Task Force members Sister Ellen Cunningham and Jeanne Rewa) Over the past few weeks, communities around the United States and the world have been devastated by extreme weather events. Record-breaking hurricanes, including Irma and Harvey, have battered our southern coasts and the Caribbean, while fires rage across the Pacific Northwest and California. People are dying and homes and communities are being destroyed. The massive…

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