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Twenty-one Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
...Mary-of-the-Woods (1964-65), • Saint Mary-of-the-Woods: Head Nurse, Infirmary at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1967-69), • Saint Mary-of-the-Woods: Supervisor, Infirmary at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1971-73), • Lafayette: Staff nurse, St. Elizabeth Hospital (1973-74), and • Saint Mary-of-the-Woods: Director of Nursing at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1976-84). Sister Josephine also served as a nurse in the Vietnam War from 1969-71. She has also ministered in Illinois, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Wisconsin and California. Sister Ann Margaret O’Hara is a native of Louisville, Kentucky. Currently, she ministers as the...
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...
NGOs – Conscience of the UN!
...to designate a non-profit entity independent of governmental influence and political party affiliation that focuses on issues of human rights, environment, war and peace, and others requiring advocacy. Hundreds of NGOs with consultative status at the UN are listed. At each forum meeting, the group received updates, finalized its 2016 mission statement, and then selected up to three issues related to its NGO mandate on which to focus. At the forum on Spirituality and Values, members heard a report of...
Human Rights Day: ‘I’m grateful I had the opportunity to participate’
...of food, etc., touched my heart,” Sister Mary said. “In talking with him afterward, I learned he was taught by the Sisters of Providence at Saint Joan of Arc, in Indianapolis!” White Violet Center for Eco-Justice Associate Director Robyn Morton also presented “Climate Change versus Global Warming versus Climate Chaos, and more,” during the event. Below is video of portions of the event, including the opening African Drumming Session, hosted by Indiana State University student Kirk Owusu Moore. https://www.youtube.com/embed/9YiqUYO3-KA...
A reflection for Easter
...Sisters Joseph and Patty Fillenwarth. More than a year ago, Sister Joseph was diagnosed with cancer. From the day of the diagnosis on, her mantra was “be positive.” She never missed a day ministering on behalf of Providence Food Pantry in West Terre Haute. Her warm smile never dimmed. During chemotherapy, she lost all of her beautiful white and wavy hair, so she began to sport a number of colorful scarves that sisters in our sewing room had fashioned for...
Counsel and guidance to middle schoolers
...another because of lies or rumors spread about them. Again, she takes a role of mediator. She tries to model for the children how such situations can be handled in a calm and reasonable (merciful) way. “It’s sad that violent and reactive behaviors learned or modeled at home, on the streets or in the media are all some children know. And of course, the violence and guns in war video games on TV, in movies and on social media just...
Mercy to Earth
...the rate we are today, without consideration of our actions, Mother Earth will probably continue to respond in-kind with continued ocean warmings, violent storms and natural phenomenons never observed before by this generation of humans. This is all due to our blatant disregard for her precious ecosystems. So, I would ask, will Mother Earth show her human children mercy? Merriam-Webster defines mercy as: ‘help given to people who are in a very bad or desperate situation.’ I am sure Mother...
Poetry can tickle a funny bone!
...and it looked okay, “I’ll wear it” she said “some warm summer day.” Now the skirt and the jacket ended up at the Woods in two different closets – the very same goods. The skirt-Sister was wearing that skirt the day that the jacket-Sister decided to give hers away. They met on the elevator (this is for real!) The two of them made a hasty deal – “You take the jacket – it’s a perfect match!” “Of course I will!...
Faces of the Children
“A voice was heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children; And she would not be comforted, because they are not.” —– Matthew 2:18 Faces of the children Faces of the children, precious and beautiful, show and tell photos, proud parents , grandparents, eager to share these treasures of the heart. Faces of the children, whose eyes haunt me glazed and hollow starved, dehydrated neglected and abused unwanted, rejected victims of murder, war and...
Newsnotes
...the Apostle Church in Greencastle, Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Brazil, and St. Patrick Church in Terre Haute. During the trip, the group read about Saint Mother Theodore and prayed for her intercession. Upon arrival at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on June 11, the weary travelers were warmly welcomed in Providence Hall by a large group of sisters. The pilgrims finished their journey visiting the sacred spaces, including the Shrine. Mother Marie Gratia Luking remains transferred Sisters of...
Sometimes we are offended at a…
Sometimes we are offended at a trifle, or a mere nothing; and the one who gives the displeasure is not aware that she has given it. Oh! Do not war with flies on the wing.
Letter to Cardinal Elect Joseph Tobin
...Saint Mother Theodore Guerin – came from the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, it seems only right and just that the archdiocese would have its first cardinal. We cannot think of a better choice than you, our brother Joseph, to provide vision and leadership for our church. Your leadership throughout your religious life, but certainly since you have to the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, has been characterized by your clear sense of mission and your warm and supportive presence. We have found in...