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Do spirituality and technology connect?
...information that flows into our lives each day, sometimes right through the iPhones in our hand, our roots in Providence spirituality provide us a lens for slowing down and valuing relationships. This can enable us to discern “what it all means” as we respond to life’s unfolding. As residents in a digital universe who embrace Providence, we have a unique call to witness to God’s creative, redeeming presence amid varied artificial intelligences. As persons of hope we hold what it...
November 30, 2025: First Sunday of Advent
...Christmas and examining the state of our hearts. It means turning away from the things that distract us from God’s ways of peace and justice, and turning towards the spiritual practices that nourish our souls. We can do this by prioritizing time for prayer, practicing more self-control, and seeking reconciliation with God and with those around us. Advent is a season of hope, but it is not a passive hope. It is an active waiting, a constant state of watchfulness....
All of life is one holy family (New Year’s, 2018)
...of birth so surely that is why the feast struck a chord. But also when I arrived home there was a beautiful Christmas card waiting that offered this reflection about families: “A family is more than just people related to each other. It’s people sharing memories and hopes, cares and concerns. A family is people who are there for each other.” “People who are there for each other.” Now there is a beautiful definition of a holy family. As a...
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods listed in National Register of Historic Places
...the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College buildings and in those places where the Sisters of Providence live and work,” Sister Dawn said. “I think this designation as a Historic District honors their legacy, a legacy that we Sisters of Providence today truly desire to share with others. We certainly hope this designation on the National Register of Historic Places will lead more people to discover this treasure we call Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.” Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College started pursuing the nomination in January 2015 in...
Language barriers, smiles and unexpected gifts: Sister Denise Wilkinson reflects from France
...her expressions, her voice, her walk, her greeting of others. I notice her desire to communicate with me and her frustration at not knowing English. Most of all I notice smiles. I didn’t expect smiles as comfort, joy, wordless compassion. Right now that’s what they are for me and I hope for the sisters I encounter. In retrospect, I expected some new, spectacular and spiritual connection to be forged with Mother Theodore the saint, the “woman for all times.” In...
Sister Marianne Mader (formerly Sister Ann Eugene)
...health. But although her burden may have been at times heavy, her heart was always light, said Sister Janet Gilligan in her commentary for Sister Marianne Mader, formerly Sister Ann Eugene, who passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 73 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 53 years. Sister Marianne Mader Sister Janet continued: She found rest and comfort in her faith and her unflappable, buoyant hope She once said, “Two...
Sisters honor five with Saint Mother Theodore Companion awards at donor dinner
...Hope.” The Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Companion awards honor individuals, families, foundations or organizations who exhibit the outstanding qualities of the five foundresses who accompanied Mother Theodore from France to the United States in 1840. Judy Houghton (center) receiving her award from General Councilor Sister Laura Parker (left) and General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski. Recipients embody the dedication, perseverance and support shown by these sisters, including steadfast passion for the mission, youthful determination, willingness to undertake any task, faith-driven courage...
March 30, 2025: Fourth Sunday of Lent
...who rejoices in the reunification. I wonder how the tax collectors and sinners gathering around Jesus felt when the religious leaders started protesting. Their judgmental statement must have stung with shame. I imagine that Jesus’ parable brought them hope and dignity. Hope in forgiveness, inclusion, understanding and love. Jesus was clear, people, love, and inclusion over laws, conformity and exclusion. Action How have your values been rearranged this Lent? How might our rigid standards be harmful and exclusive? Which values...
Get to know Providence Associate Cathy Allen
...in Providence Health Care and have helped with activities. I have volunteered at the Linden Leaf Gifts book sales every year. I pray for the Sisters of Providence daily and enjoyed the Providence Associate retreats and attending some of the other activities before COVID. Right now I cannot participate in Zoom and other virtual activities because we live out in the country in Dennison, Illinois, and the internet is not as good as in town. Hopefully we rural residents will...
God of unexpected gifts
...a fractured relationship when I am wrapped in darkness and suddenly a clear path to navigate brings a glimmer of hope when ordinary people step in to address destructive social practices when an elderly friend offers continued prayers, insight and wisdom. Provident God, help me to loosen my grasp and share freely from what you have given me. May my gratitude for unexpected gifts received spur me toward enthusiastic giving. Originally published in the summer 2023 issue of HOPE magazine....
Eleven Sisters of Providence celebrate Jubilees
...currently a member of the General Council for the Sisters of Providence. Sister Mary Beth, the former Sister Mary Hope, entered the Congregation Sept. 12, 1964, from St. Joseph, Jasper. She professed perpetual vows Sept. 6, 1970. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in education. She received her master’s degree in liturgical studies from the University of Notre Dame. Sister Mary Beth has ministered in Indiana Sister Constance is a native of Dayton, Ohio. She currently...
The Season of Creation 2022: Listen to the Voice of Creation
Note: We are preparing to celebrate the Season of Creation (Sept. 1, World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation through Oct. 4, the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi). The Sisters of Providence Climate Change Task Force will share 10 blogs, this being the second. We hope you enjoy the series! Call to our Providence Community During the Season of Creation 2022, our Providence Community is invited to participate as together we educate, reflect, advocate, act and celebrate....