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Father Ray: inspired by Sisters of Providence work for justice and care for those in need
...the sisters and their diverse ministries caring for all people and our environment. He is inspired by the Congregation’s focus on justice and providing care for those in need, and is particularly interested in the work of the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. “The sisters’ love of the Earth and sharing this love helps make a difference for our homes and communities,” he shared. Like many, he also loves the alpacas and the many visitors they bring to the Woods....
Newsnotes
...mission in China. You can pick up a free copy of the book at Linden Leaf Gifts at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Or order it online at LindenLeafGifts.com and use coupon code ODDS19 and you will only pay shipping. Contact Diane Weidenbenner at 812-535-2802 or dweidenb@spsmw.org to learn more or join a book study group. Vowed for love, mercy, justice Sister Emily TeKolste shows off her cross as a newly professed Sister of Providence after professing her first vows on Sunday, June...
Sister Adrian Marie Conrad
As today we gather to celebrate Sister Adrian Marie’s entrance into the fullness of God’s reign, we begin by recalling the many ways through which she gave so many a taste of the kingdom of God here on this earth, said Sister Maureen Abbott in her commentary for Sister Adrian Marie Conrad, who passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 99 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 76 years. Sister Maureen...
May I see clearly …
May I see clearly with the eye of my beating heart. May I have the wisdom to listen with special care. May my heart and mind be in tune to the needs as well as the joys around me. May I be free from earthly demands to feel and touch the truth of God’s unconditional love. May my arms stretch and be open to others always. May my God-given gifts and talents shine today in glory of God who has...
The blessing of justice seekers
...that guides us into higher consciousness The blessing of the human mind that when connected to the human heart can fulfill the promises of God’s Love, Mercy and Justice for ALL The blessing of the ideal heaven that we are capable of creating here on Earth, when every person and creature is treated with dignity and respect The blessing for you who through the intercession of Jesus, will go out today and fulfill the promises of our PROVIDENT GOD Amen...
Call to Action: Attend Town Hall Meetings and Other Meet-the-Candidate Events!
...organizations share your values? Be informed on the issues. We believe we are called by faith to be good stewards of Creation and to protect the Earth for future generations, but what exactly does this look like? It is helpful to focus on one or two issues; in advance, prepare talking points on these issues. Prepare questions in advance Do not ask yes or no questions, Do speak from your experience and let them know you are a person of...
A journey to wider acceptance and love: Sister Tracey Horan and immigration
...group of people to take back what they’ve learned and make change in their own communities. On a daily basis, we also provide humanitarian aid to hundreds of people who were recently deported or are seeking asylum. These days both my perspective and the view out my window are dramatically different from my teenage reality. When I walk out the front door of the house I share with three sisters from a Mexican community, I see the border wall at...
Newsnotes: the latest from the Sisters of Providence
...staff. I thank God for taking me on this journey of ministry in loving life and healing hope.” Providence Food Pantry celebrates 25 years! Enjoying cookies at the Providence Food Pantry 25 year celebration On Sunday, Sept. 22, Providence Food Pantry, a ministry of the Sister of Providence, celebrated 25 years of loving service to residents of West Terre Haute, Indiana. The celebration allowed the public to see firsthand what the West Terre Haute community is providing for those needing...
Sister Ellen Cunningham (formerly Sister Michael Aquinas)
...Ellen took place on Tuesday, Feb. 4, and Wednesday, Feb. 5, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. A Wake took place from 2:30-4:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Feb. 4, with Vespers at 4:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial took place at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, Feb. 5. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Ellen in the comment section below. Memorial contributions in Sister Ellen’s honor may be made to the Sisters of Providence of...
Join the Lenten Food Waste Fast!
...prize. Please note, if you want to participate in the contest, your Instagram profile must be set to public. The weekly challenge topics are: Intro to a Food Waste Free Lent, Organization/Storage, Meal Planning, Eating Out, Industrial Food Waste, Compost, and Sustainable Celebrations. This year’s Lenten Season begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26, and concludes on Holy Thursday, April 9, when the Triduum begins. Are you up for the challenge? Invite your friends and family to join in. Sign up!...
Easter blessings and prayerful support
...is going to be alright because the promises of God are fulfilled in Jesus the Christ. And did not those women become ambassadors of joy, spreading the good news to the other followers of Jesus and, ultimately, to the ends of Earth? They allowed the empty tomb to stand forever as a symbol that gloom and darkness do NOT have the last word. As Sisters of Providence, as people of Providence, we venture to join our lives to that great...
Easter people in the midst of a pandemic
...but the promise of the resurrection. On Easter morning, rise to see the sun shine and breathe in the spring air – the breath of life. We did begin Lent in the form of a pandemic. But through it the earth has had time to breathe, to cleanse the air of the carbon dioxide. We have seen the beauty of Christ within people. We have heard the singing from the balconies of Italy, the handclaps of grateful people in New...