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Moving from darkness to light
...could be a re-commitment to Kingdom work as Fr. Richard describes it. As disciples of Jesus, may we be more passionate and committed than ever to building God’s Kingdom on planet Earth through acts of mercy, forgiveness, nonviolence, letting go, solidarity, service, love, patience, and simplicity. Since shopping for Christmas presents could be particularly challenging this year, think about gifting others with these blessings instead, at Christmas and throughout the year. These presents don’t need to be gift-wrapped; they only...
The Truth of a Tree
...seasonal temperatures. And some still deny and even exacerbate the world calamity. Reflect on the U.S. leaving the Paris Climate Agreement and the deliberate burning of the Amazon forests, the “lungs” of Earth. We are called to care for Creation because we are part of Creation. When we ignore the crisis of climate change and the pandemic, we jeopardize our existence. We can change the trajectory of the pandemic and the change in climate by acknowledging the situation and then...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
...1960, from St. Hilary Parish, Chicago. She professed perpetual vows on Aug. 15, 1968. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and also has a master’s degree in mathematics from Brown University. Sister Mary also has a master’s degree in religious studies from Mundelein University and another master’s degree in Earth Literacy from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Her ministries include: * Clarksville, Ind.: Teacher, Our Lady of Providence High School (1965-68), * Indianapolis: Teacher, Ladywood High...
HOPE winter 2021 — Living the Gospel of Hope
...clinic is within walking distance. Many residents don’t have a car or it’s broken down or out of gas,” said Sister Dorothy. You can help bring a happy ending to restore St. Joseph Lake The lake water disappeared. In February 2018, days and days of heavy rain caused several large trees to be torn loose from the earthen berm. When the trees fell, a section of the berm collapsed, allowing the lake water to “escape.” Newsnotes Obituaries Calendar of Events...
Living the Gospel of HOPE
...and care, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant, sends out the energy of love and hope into our world. And it makes a real difference. So, let’s not despair. Let’s love and then do what we will. Let’s live the Gospel out loud with our very lives. Let’s be together the presence of Providence in our world and a song of Hope that reaches to the ends of Earth. (Originally published in the Winter 2021 issue of HOPE magazine.)...
Sister Patricia McIntyre (formerly Sister Elaine)
At that time Jesus said, “I thank you, O God, Ruler of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to the childlike.” Let’s be clear: Jesus states that God is most easily recognized not by the childish but by the childlike. Sister Regina Marie chose this Gospel to celebrate her sister Patty’s life. Regina’s choice begs the question how was Patty a childlike person? How was Patty a woman who...
Sister Emily Walsh (formerly Sister Mary Francine)
...of Providence Earth Day bake sale. Her friend Libby tells how she continued to stay in touch with a wider circle. “For the past 10 years or more, the library gang continued to meet for lunch. When Emily could no longer meet with us in 2019, I began visiting in person and was able to keep her up-to-date with the gossip. Once the pandemic began, we mostly talked on the phone, but I was able to visit with her twice...
February 14, 2021: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
...the mystery that when He walked the earth, Jesus was fully God and fully man. Jesus knew what was in the man’s heart. That must mean Jesus knew what the man was considering if he were granted healing. Jesus must have said tell no one knowing full well the man might publicize the cure. I believe Jesus knew what the man’s painful suffering had cost him in life. Jesus knew too the man’s faith and where his gratitude might take...
February 28, 2021: Second Sunday of Lent
Reading: Mark 9:2-10 Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no fuller on earth could bleach them. Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses, and they were conversing with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, “Rabbi, it is good that we are here! Let us make three tents: one for you, one for Moses,...
Farmers must power through whatever Mother Nature dishes out
“Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the world earth revolves — slowly, evenly, without rushing toward the future.” Thich Nhat Hanh December and January were relatively mild by midwest winter standards. Alas, February is refusing to conspire with the other winter months, and truly cold weather has arrived. At the White Violet Center farm it’s a good time to take on indoor projects like cleaning and building greenhouse equipment, fixing tools and...
March 21, 2021: Fifth Sunday of Lent
...lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself.” He said this indicating the kind of death he would die. Reflection “The hour has come …” In John’s Gospel, the appearance of the Greeks in Chapter 12 is the first interaction Jesus has with Gentiles. Jesus sees this as the conclusion of his ministry and begins to teach of the need for death for new life to grow. By his death, Jesus’ ministry will bear new fruit. His...
Lord if we ever need you, we need you now
...source and recourse of life. Breathe your life into our air and environment Let our earth be fertile and our talents fruitful Shine your sunlight on the seeds of life Rain down goodness and kindness to all humankind Birth your compassion into all human beings. So we will nourish others as we want to be treated. We give you thanks for all of our benefits May your Son’s Love heal our brokenness Trusting in You we will never be confounded....