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Daughters of the Forest
...bodies knew How essential to your survival Was living in communion with this land. May we never forget why you came. May we reverence with profound gratitude This Woodland forest That fed and sheltered you, Warmed you in winter’s cold and Sustained your spirits with its beauty A humble partner in the mission of Providence. Teach us, our founding Sisters, How urgently the signs of our time On planet Earth, call us to be Daughters of the Forest (August 2010)...
What will heaven be if our…
What will heaven be if our poor Earth is at times so beautiful?
The weather was magnificent. It seemed…
The weather was magnificent. It seemed that heaven united with earth to add beauty to the feast. Never had I seen our solitude so charming.
Have you sometimes thought, my dear…
Have you sometimes thought, my dear sisters, that you are called to do on Earth what our Lord [Jesus] did? He instructed and you instruct.
Sister Dorothy (Damien) Deal
Sister Dorothy Deal “When I think of the wisdom and scope of God’s plan, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on Earth. …” (Ephesians 3:14) “This Scripture passage seemed an appropriate one for Sister Dorothy Deal, who died at age 91, a Sister of Providence for 74 years, an educator for more than 40 years. Indeed, how often during those 91 years did she fall on her knees and...
Sister Mary Isabelle Welsh
Sister Mary Isabelle Welsh “Hark! My Lover — here he comes, springing across the mountains, leaping across the hills.” (Song of Songs 2:8) “Sister Mary Isabelle chose this scriptural passage to be read at her wake. I was a bit surprised when I saw her choice, since the reading is so emotional, even sensual, and Isa was so down to earth, so practical, but see, we don’t always know one another so well, do we?” said Sister Margaret Quinlan in...
New Year’s 2012
...renewal and new energy that’s part and parcel of the holiday. May Earth and all people know peace — that gift of Emmanuel that has proven so elusive over the centuries since the birth of Jesus. Let us be partners in the pursuit of peace for all people; let us be partners in ringing in the kin-dom of God. Happy New Year! Happy 2012! Know you are in the prayer of the Sisters of Providence and especially in the prayer...
Jean Lynch: her own spirituality has been deepened
...is a part of me. When Sister Maureen Therese was ready to come home to the Woods, she put Hallie and Sister Cathy “in charge” of watching over me — my earthly angels. As I drove Sister Maureen Therese home to the Woods and entered that beautiful drive for the first time, I knew I, too, was home! It was through my connection with Sister Maureen Therese and Sister Luke Crawford that I was privileged to participate in one of...
Annmarie Portela: ‘With this decision, I am truly content’
...and spread the news – This Earth needs protection; she’s paid her dues… To constantly be challenged and wonder why – This purpose I’m given from God on high… To reflect on experiences that make me whole – Continuing to open my heart, mind, and soul… To recognize delicate situations I will face – And willingly tackle them with a given grace… To encompass this spirituality that continues to evolve – Spreading love, mercy and justice for the whole world...
Sister Margaret (Joseph Andre) Sullivan
Sister Margaret Sullivan “This is my commandment: love one another as I have loved you.” (John 15:12) “Those of us who knew Sister Margaret Sullivan will not be surprised to hear that on the last day of her earthly life she was quite aware of her surroundings and the people there. She was also more than aware of her God and spoke to God often and with great love and longing. Her prayer was simple and straightforward. She asked God...
Sister Judith Mangin
...Judith notes some unfulfilled desires: ‘to reach my ideal weight, to see Niagara Falls and the Grand Canyon and to sing beautifully.’ Rejoice Sister Judith; all these desires and more are now realized, for has not Jesus said, ‘Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the Earth?’” concluded Sister Alexa. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Judith was celebrated Feb. 16, with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. She is survived by one sister, Rita Bowling, of Washington, Ind....
Sister Merry Marcotte
Sister Merry Marcotte “Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice. …” (Psalm 96:11) “On Thursday before Sister Merry died, the chaplain at Marian Home came for a brief visit. He stood at the foot of the bed and said, ‘Sister, when I saw you last Sunday you thought things would progress rapidly.’ Sister Merry raised both arms and said, ‘Providence prevails. Everything is falling into place,’” shared Sister Ellen Kehoe from the commentary written by Sister Joan...