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Providence prayers for the journey of Advent
...Come and free us of fear. Viens, Providence, Viens. O Root of Jesse! Come and uproot our hurts and hatreds. 來吧，普羅維登斯，來 O Key of David and Ruth! Come and open what hides the truth. Ven, Providencia, Ven. O Radiant Dawn! Come and shine on those who long for peace. Komm, Providence, Kommen. O Reconciler of Nations! Come and bring an end to envy, strife, and world wars. Приходите, Провиденс, приходите O Emmanuel! Come and be with us. Come, Providence, Come....
Lori Strawn, Wichita, Kansas: “Into these Woods”
...I began to find my way. I was not the only “new girl” — Sister Barbara Doherty began her tenure as President of the College my Freshman year. I won a poetry contest celebrating her inauguration. We became friends. When she visited California, she had lunch with my mother, who still speaks admiringly of her. As an English major, I was warned that Sr. Rosemary Nudd was a tough teacher. I found her utterly delightful, and she became my mentor...
Sister Francine McGriffin
...High, I had many great, wonderful teachers. One, Sister Mary Charlotte Miller, took a special interest in me and was a great help to me in facing the challenges of my life there. She helped me prepare for the entrance into the novitiate of the Sisters of Providence. On Feb. 2, 1943, I entered the Sisters of Providence, bringing with me my “ration book,” which was issued to every American during World War II. My brother Joe had entered the...
Christmas Prayer
Infant Jesus, born among us as a helpless baby, … come into our hearts this day and teach us the meaning of simplicity and how dependent we are on others. … come into our minds this day that we may know truth and better handle the real situations in which we find ourselves. … come into our spirits and warm them with attitudes of love and caring, thoughtfulness and joy. God of all gifts, we thank you for the many...
Sister Nancy Reynolds and the ‘Power of Sisterhood’
Sister Nancy Reynolds Several years ago, the Vatican called for an Apostolic Visitation of women religious in the United States. The reasoning behind the visitation was to examine their quality of life. “That is a most unusual reason for an apostolic visitation,” Sister of Providence Sister Nancy Reynolds recently said. “Usually, visitations are warranted when there has been some abuse that comes to the attention of Rome and the visitation is initiated to look into the abuse and the cause...
Sister Edwardine McNulty
...to Edward and Veronica Cassidy McNulty in Chicago on March 1, 1918. She had three brothers: William, who was lost in World War II; and James and Donald, both of whom are deceased. At last count, she had 11 nieces and nephews and 28 grandnieces and grandnephews. Through the years, she remained very close to her brothers and their families, enjoying visits when possible and carrying on quite a correspondence with many. She attended grade school at St. Frances of...
No longer slaves, but brothers and sisters
...for action and commitment to continue to open their eyes and hearts, no longer being “accomplices to this evil” (from Pope Francis). Sisters Barbara Sheehan, Rosemary Ward and Providence Associate Gerri Baum were among the members of the sponsoring committee. The committee felt a great deal of support from those attending. Gerri said, “Although we gathered to raise awareness about human trafficking and pray that its millions of victims would experience the power of being treasured by us and our...
“High spirits and mischief”: a story of sledding
...game. “Now for my enforced ride, I’ll help you wash the dishes,” she declared. Protest was unavailing. The duty finished, she marshalled the culprits into the Sisters, recreation room. “Prisoners of war” she explained, “what we do with them?” One said, “Give them two turns at the dishes,” another, “Send them to bed,” but dear Sister Maurice said, “Make them take me for a ride!” Agreed. [Sister Maurice weighed about two hundred and fifty pounds.] Thus they paid their fine...
Poetry: A tree in winter
In the wintertime of my soul barren branches stand stark clothed in heaviness of ice bestowed by winter night storm. But then comes morning lavishing warm, bright sun on my hard-stiff self revealing resplendent prisms glistening grace-fullness untold beauty hidden in the night. I bask long in this Light holding on so tenaciously, to this moment of Transfiguration. Reluctant, resistant am I to let go to allow myself to become liquid in this Light. So unaware in the releasing Life-giving...
Dawn at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
These winter days dark greets my waking, sometimes stars and moon. Flinger of stars, your power astounds. I feel so small. How like the little birds flying about, full of motion; neighbor’s birdfeeder, down to the ground, up to branches, scattered by a larger bird. I am as fragile and frantic. Gradually light comes and on this snowy day stretches tree shadows toward me and warms me and the cats curled in their cozy corners. We are at home in...
Sister Joanna Valentino (formerly Sister Marie Dominic)
...Providence in the area who did not have holiday plans. Those who worked with her often spoke of her in saying, “She was always there; was collaborative; always good warming hearts and inspiring spirits.” Joanna reveled and described her experiences in life as good. She remembered at age 13 and thereafter that she lived a full life, a beautiful life – due in large part to the love and wisdom shown to her by her beloved parents. At age 14,...
Let the winter go: a prayer ritual
This has been a hard and long winter for many: more ice and slush, less warmth; more wind and snow, less sun; a time for more hibernation and less community. Pay attention to spring renewal: days growing longer, daffodial peeking out from Earth, and birds returning to singing. Say goodbye to winter and welcome spring! Go, Winter, Go! Depart from our lives, deadening spirit of winter. Response: Go, winter, go! Be gone, all slippery ice, slushy sleet, dangerous snow, and...