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Timber
...barkless spots on their trunks, Perhaps weeping, remembering a time In youth when they were green. Orange bands bright like nooses Strangle them, condemn them. No longer part of the living eco-system, Different somehow – infested, an eyesore, Or carriers of fungus or death rot contagion – They are marked for death, quarantined, Anxiously awaiting their executioners. Do they contemplate that fate? Are they conscious, struggling to breat, Senses atwitter, ever vigilant, Listening for the thwock! Of looming axes, Whose...
Journals and Letters week 4: Arrival on U.S. soil
...customs officers and the presence and gifts of Dr. Doane. His simple gifts of fruits delighted them and they had the pleasure of sharing them with their journey-companions. Mother Theodore also saw God’s Providence at work when they had to stay on the ship overnight and the captain arrived the next morning with “a pretty little green rowboat” to get them to shore, while other passengers had to spend another night on the ship. And how about the scene of...
Reflections for Foundation Day 2020
...God.” I believe you’re familiar with the plot – but the pictures are worth many thousands of words. Here’s one of my favorites: In the illustration we see Mother Theodore about to disembark from the ship Cincinnati in New York Harbor. Her face bears an expression that can only be construed as the French equivalent of AY-YI-YI. And here’s the narrative: Finally the ship reached America and docked in New York Harbor. A green rowboat pulled up alongside the ship....
‘Tis the Season of Visions and Dreams
...creatures of Earth, particularly the most vulnerable, we commit to work against climate injustice … We pledge, in addition, to advocate for strong environmental policy.” Goals for 2019-2020 were chosen to further develop the Providence Climate Agreement and give participants tools for advancing commitments made via the Agreement. These goals clustered around three areas: Fossil fuel reduction and renewable energy increases, Political engagement for strong environmental policies on both local and national levels, and Dietary actions for greenhouse gas reductions....
Newsnotes: Sisters of Providence news update winter 2021
Our growing Providence community Bettie Anne Long Terre Haute, Ind. Brad Crites Solsberry, Ind. Carol Woodfall Brownsburg, Ind. Christi Garcia Indianapolis David Hudgens West Terre Haute, Ind. Janet Tosick Greenfield, Ind. Jeanne TeKolste Indianapolis Kathleen Lammert Clinton, Ind. Katie Cisek Indianapolis Kelly Anne Acker Papillion, Neb. Kelly Ann Schubert Madison, Wis. Olivia Charlton Des Moines, Iowa Marcia Brammer Bloomington, Ind. Marvin McCurry Chicago Mary Ann Simpson Durham, N.C. Mary Gemma Indianapolis Sue Ellen Keaton Terre Haute, Ind. K. Sue Sheeran...
Sister Martha Ann Rifner
...to share your memories of Sister Martha Ann in the comment section below. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Martha Ann to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Martha Ann Rifner Complete Ministry In Indiana: Teacher, Cathedral, Fort Wayne (1955-59); Teacher, St. Michael, Greenfield (1966-68); Teacher, St. Margaret Mary, Terre Haute (1968-77); Teacher, Flaget Elementary, Vincennes (1977-87); Director of Transportation, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1987-2001); Volunteer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2001-2002); Residential Services, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2002-2019). In Illinois: Teacher, St....
Winter blues? Farmer Tara recommends a little friluftsliv!
...and chickens that provide delicious food (greens, root crops, and eggs) for our community along with the alpacas that provide warmth and coziness with fiber goods (not to mention the joy they provide because of their adorable faces). New opportunities A meet and greet with the alpacas is part of the outdoor farm tour currently offered. Although I’ve been involved with WVC for a few years now, this winter it is offering something new — an outdoor tour! It’s an...
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...
Reflecting on a Palm Sunday tradition
...been trimmed from the palm trees around the church property: Green, alive and heavy! But, what was most important to me was what happened on the afternoon of Palm Sunday. Our family would gather around the kitchen table and we began to make small crosses from the palm fronds. My mom was really good at making just the right size cuts for the second piece of palm to weave into the longer piece. After making several crosses, they were placed...
Sister Kathleen Kelly (formerly Sister Edward Marie)
...include practicing parking in front of Kay’s mother’s house and stopping in for a visit. Expert sewer of the modified habit: Kay had learned to sew from her mother and refined her skills by helping others less talented. In fact, she and Anita became such close friends that when Anita invited her to be the Maid of Honor at her wedding, she came attired in a self-made “beautiful green velvet dress.” Developing her professional skills: Kay had been on the...
Newsnotes from the Sisters of Providence fall 2021
...age of 88. They grow up so fast! Sister Ann Sullivan in the greenhouse during her years as director of White Violet Center for Eco-Justice White Violet Center for Eco-Justice has been in existence for 25 years — a quarter of a century! During the Sisters of Providence 1991 General Chapter, the Congregation committed to eco-justice and eco-spirituality. Sister Ann Sullivan, SP, offered a proposal which resulted in creating White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. The ministry opened in 1996. Happy...
Veterans Day: Honoring Sisters who served
...and we operated on a platform that pitched and swayed. There were some very unique features and there were some that were very common in any hospital.” Sister Pat said after her time on the Repose, she was sent back to the States and served in San Diego for four years. Coming Home After her time in the Navy, Sister Pat came back to Indiana and moved to the Greenwood area. There, through Providence, she ran into several Sisters of...