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Honoring all our work: a history of Labor Day
...come from a labor family. My father and three of his brothers were electricians and belonged to the Electrical Workers Union 134 in Chicago. My grandfather was part of the labor movement in Chicago in the early 1920s into the 1930s. He organized Union 134 and was its president for many years. I remember when I was a child being part of many local south side Labor Day Parades. At first I thought it was really fun, but as I...
A Reflection for the Installation of New Leadership
...needs us for this. The world needs all of us—not just the sisters or associates sitting here in this church or watching via Live Stream—the world needs you, our brothers, our sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, all our companions on the journey. The world needs us to nudge each other toward even greater love and inclusion. Sister Catherine Bertrand, who was with us as the facilitator for our General Chapter, talked about this as the movement from I to...
Participate with us in Campaign Nonviolence Week
Join the Sisters of Providence this week by participating in Pace e Bene’s Campaign Nonviolence Week. The Sisters of Providence invite all our partners in mission to join us in participating in Pace e Bene’s Campaign Nonviolence Week, Sept. 18-25, 2016. Campaign Nonviolence is a long-term movement for a culture of peace and nonviolence free from war, poverty, racism, environmental destruction and the epidemic of violence. As Sisters of Providence, we have experienced that praying and reflecting on our Litany...
A Haunting Desert Experience
...real the suffering and dangers so many migrants experience on their long walk of hope to freedom too often denied. The SOAWatch moved its yearly vigil from the gates of Ft. Benning to the militarized United States/Mexico border of Nogales, Ariz. The change of the location was the Movement’s desire to broaden the issue of its long-held concern against United States militarization both at home and abroad. Friday evening of the weekend long events, hundreds of migrants, students, religious community...
Sister Mary Concetta Banez
...Her persistence and determination were evident as she tried to cope with her debilitating illness. She continued to write notes of support, gratitude or sympathy to others even after her shaky writing was barely legible. When writing failed her, she would send an email, maybe just a few words, which she hoped would convey enough to the readers to decipher her message. She persisted valiantly to overcome the limitations the disease placed no her movements and her ability to speak...
Sustainability and social change
...the business manager of the Youth Caucus at General Assembly, the national annual convention for the Unitarian Universalist Association. During her time in that position she wrote an Action of Immediate Witness demanding that the UUA support the BlackLivesMatter Movement, which passed last year. Isabelle has also worked as a head member and meeting facilitator on the Chattanooga Mayor’s Youth Council, where she ran meetings and attempted to be the voice of her neighborhood. She also worked with the local...
Restlessness led to liberation as a woman religious
...the Sisters of Providence. The adventure began and I have not looked back. It is a life of liberation. That liberation is a result of the grace that comes in committing to the vows of poverty (sustainability), chastity (unbounded love for Creation) and obedience (listening to movement of the Spirit.) I am free to follow the Gospel values with the example of Jesus guiding my daily choices. There is freedom in seeing the world through the lens of Providence. Come...
Week 4: Daily Lenten reflections with Saint Mother Theodore
...coloring book, if that feels appropriate. Explore the movements of God inside yourself in a new way. Saturday, March 25 “Sacrifice or oblation you wished not, but ears open to obedience you gave me.” – Psalm 40:6 “If ever this poor little Community becomes settled, it will be established on the cross; and that is what gives me confidence and makes me hope, sometimes even against hope.” – Saint Mother Theodore Guerin • When in my life has obedience required...
Week 5: Daily reflections with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...Bishop de la Hailandiére with love and respect. • How do I strive to see my “enemies” with eyes of love? Extra Challenge: Listen to the On Being episode with Rep. John Lewis, a leader in the Civil Rights Movement. Saturday, April 1 “Let me witness the vengeance you take on them, for to you I have entrusted my cause!” – Jeremiah 11:20 “No fear nor human respect ever made her give in to any injustice.” – Sister Mary Eudoxie...
Earth Day: A Holy Day of Obligation
...of her,” was an important phrase coined at the time. Join us for our 19th annual Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 22! Nelson was disturbed that an issue as important as our environment was not addressed in politics or by the media. The grassroots movement begun that day did eventually lead to national legislation such as the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. In 1990, Earth Day went global. Today, the Earth Day Network (EDN) collaborates with...
Providence Associate photo highlights 2009
The 2009 Providence Associates retreat was held March 20-22, 2009, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. The retreat, Pondering the Movement of Providence in Our Lives, was attended by 34 associates and candidates. Providence Associate Pat Stucke of Schererville, Ind., renewed her commitment at the home of her companion, Sister Lucy Nolan, on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009....
Sister Tracey Horan recognized by USCCB
...injustice and structures. I also want to note my thanks to the USCCB for their leadership, facilitation, and promotion for the U.S. Regional World Meeting of Popular Movements in California. This was an opportunity for a Gospel encounter at a critical moment for people in our nation. And, of course, I wish to thank my parents and the Sisters of Providence who have formed my faith and continue to do so. I began my formal ministry as a community organizer...