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Counting down: 10 days to go and 10 reasons to LOVE the new shrine
...perhaps old memories will resurface. Throughout the shrine, you may find a picture that looks familiar, or an artifact that makes you smile. Some might say, “I lived with that Sister…that Sister taught me….etc.” That is a joy that is sure to come along with visiting the shrine. 3. It will build a relationship… As the average human trying to get through life here on Earth in the 21st century, we have many struggles. Guess what? So did Saint Mother...
Toward the future: young sisters look forward
...associates, benefactors, friends and families. The Sisters of Providence also continue to invite new members to come and seek innovative ways of inviting the public to the Woods, for example, to the Mother Theodore Shrine, for retreats, to White Violet Center and Earth Day celebrations and opportunities for prayer.” “The Congregation members support each other through difficult challenges and situations. No one works through the difficulties alone. Through several sisters, I see a passion for mission, ministry, prayer, and community,...
Mel Marino Wolff: “Thank you for bringing us together!”
...me that it wasn’t so much about spending more time but about looking at things in a different way. That settled it; two friends (Sharon and Sheila) and I soon applied. I was lucky to be paired with Sister Nancy Nolan as my down-to-earth and reassuring companion, and through my discussions with her, readings about Mother Theodore and the community, and meeting more Sisters, Candidate-Associates, and Associates, the tug of that thread strengthened and in a way, became visible. I...
Three countries of heritage: France, Taiwan and U.S.
...of the American postulants on the French community would have been pretty immediate, as they began to teach them the English language, and no doubt the techniques about clearing the land and farming skills learned from their brothers and fathers and hearth-cooking learned from their mothers. The independent spirit of the Americans was something Mother Theodore noticed immediately when the American postulants were aghast that a woman hired to help with the laundry was not invited to take her meal...
Life is changed … not ended
Late autumn at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. It is autumn and the earth reminds us that life is full of changes. Sometimes we resist change with an “Oh, no!” At other times, we welcome it with “At last!” In the cycle of life, as the seasons change, each one has lessons to teach. Autumn, in all its beauty and decline, reminds us that this is a time to harvest our blessings in a spirit of thanksgiving, as well as a time...
Stitching a thanksgiving “quilt of words” together
...waste more food than any other nation of Earth. From the liturgy for Thanksgiving Day: The responsorial psalm is a portion of Psalm 145. I resonate with this verse: “The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and of great kindness. The Lord is good to all and compassionate to all [God’s] works.” In Nan Merrill’s translation, the verse reads this way: “The Beloved is gracious and merciful, allowing every soul free will with abiding love. Gratitude and quiet...
Sister Nancy Reynolds and the ‘Power of Sisterhood’
...11 authors of the book conducted a press conference at Loyola University in Chicago. Sister Nancy was among them. “When I finished my brief summary of the chapter, I indicated that I did not think that the report of the visitation that would be released would be anything but positive,” Sister Nancy said. “I felt there was not going to be anything earth shattering in the report. And, that was true.” The book is currently available at Linden Leaf Gifts....
French fries with a fork: yes — crossed legs: no
...the heart of the message still holds true. Something that drew me to the Sisters of Providence has been the sense of attentiveness that I experience among them. While I know some of my earth-conscious sisters would object to “meticulous regularity in taking a daily shower or bath,” as the booklet demands, I think they would agree that our voices, actions and movements are expressions of the divine … that a deeper level of awareness results in a different way...
Sister Marilú Covani
...original All Things Possible story of Sister Marilú Covani View an article on pages 12-13 in a 2010 issue of HOPE magazine. Sister Marilú’s Fun Facts Favorite scripture passage: Isaiah 40 to Isaiah 52Favorite holiday: Advent timeFavorite quote: “Live simply so others may simply live.”Favorite actor: James DeanMy best friend says I’m: caring and thoughtful; stubbornFavorite saint: Theresa de AvilaFavorite sinner: Evita PeronFavorite book: “The Source” by James A. Michener and “The Pillars of the Earth” by Ken FollettIf I...
The Easter season of our everyday lives
...years. It is every day of our earthly lives. This story continues to be one of the great mysteries for humankind. The greatest gift of all is the gift of Jesus Christ. We rise with the Christ who showed us the way. We are Easter people. We are hope. We are love. And we are who we are as we continue to be transformed into the image of Jesus the Risen Christ. Embrace this time of new life, of rising...
Sustainability midst the bustle
Providence Associate couple Duane, left, and Jennifer Drake, right, (pictured here with their Providence Associate companion Sister Mary Morley) work to make a place for living gently on Earth in the midst of the daily busyness of work, volunteer and family life. Life is busy. Sometimes it feels we are stretched to the limit. How does one fit living an ecologically friendly lifestyle into the busyness of life? For Providence Associates Jennifer and Duane Drake, it’s about being gentle with...
Sister Helen Vinton: environmental virtuoso in the bayous
...of New Iberia. Sister Helen and SMHA focus on “rebuilding the spirit and pride of a community, not just buildings.” In February, 2015, the diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana, recognized her work, presenting her a 2015 Martin Luther King Jr. Award. “I have always had and think I will have a deep love for the land until the day I am part of the earth myself,” Sister Helen said. (This article originally appeared in the Spring 2015 issue of HOPE magazine.)...