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Blessing of new ‘green space’ begins 2024 annual meeting
...fully embody our commitment to the rights of indigenous peoples and to racial equity and equality for all humankind.” ‘Ritual of Healing’ The closing of the blessing was led by Sister Joni Luna who led those in attendance in a ritual of healing and blessing of the new green space. “Ultimately, we decided the space offered us the opportunity to share something of our beliefs and values,” Sister Dawn said. “And it will also become a location for interpretive signage...
A Note from Sister Barbara, July 10, 2024
...Harrison to discuss the Indigenous collective belief in land for use – not ownership – he asked that the treaty be rescinded. Harrison refused. Given the backgrounds of these two men, it is easy to see the lifelong culture clash over the use of land and even its ownership. In Genesis 1:26-28, humankind is given the land; in tribal culture, the land is commonly held; but in European and American law, land is “owned” and not shared. We have property...
August 4, 2024: Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
...bread from now on.” Jesus explained to them, “I am the bread of life. No one who comes to me will ever be hungry. No one who believes in me will ever be thirsty.” The Inclusive Bible: The First Egalitarian Translation © 2007, Priests for Equality; ©2022, FutureChurch. Used with permission. All Rights Reserved Reflection This Sunday, we transition to John’s Gospel where we will spend the month of August reading and reflecting on much of Chapter 6, the Bread of Life...
August 11, 2024: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
...the bread that comes down from heaven, and if you eat it you will never die. I myself am the living bread come down from heaven. If any eat this bread, they will live forever; the bread I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.” The Inclusive Bible: The First Egalitarian Translation © 2007, Priests for Equality; ©2022, FutureChurch. Used with permission. All Rights Reserved Reflection Our Gospel today moves us from reflecting on a crowd’s reaction to...
August 18, 2024: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
...will not have life in you. Those who do eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them up on the last day. For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. Everyone who eats my flesh and drinks my blood lives in me and I live in them. Just as the living Abba God sent me and I have life because of Abba God, so those who feed on me...
August 25, 2024: Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
...would not remain in the company of Jesus. Jesus then said to the Twelve, “Are you going to leave me, too?” Simon Peter answered, “Rabbi, where would we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe; we are convinced that you are the Holy One of God.” The Inclusive Bible: The First Egalitarian Translation © 2007, Priests for Equality; ©2022, FutureChurch. Used with permission. All Rights Reserved Reflection Our Gospel today brings us to the conclusion of...
Equally Sacred
...can afford to keep a safe and hazard-free roof over their heads and food on the table. Freedom from harm. A time when all people can be safe in their schools and their neighborhoods. Freedom to live in a welcoming country. A country that values dignity and human rights so that those who are newly arrived in our nation have just as much of an opportunity to participate in our shared flourishing as those born here. Voting is often based...
Reflections for Reception into the Novitiate
...for this: to be the face of Providence, God’s loving care, and the hope and healing promised by Jesus the Christ for all you will meet in the days and years ahead. We, your sisters and other members of this Providence Community, promise to stand by your side in the days ahead. May the witness of our lives and our prayer for you provide the support and love you need to become your fullest self. So, one last quote and...
Freed between the lines
...slaves. They were not allowed to learn how to read. If a slave were caught reading, they and anyone who was teaching them were severely punished. To learn how to read was to threaten the power system that kept them enslaved. Not much has changed Today, that same injustice has taken different forms to keep in place a power system that is perceived beneficial, even essential to some. One of those forms is censorship of what people can read. It...
White Guilt and Growth
Note: The following piece was co-authored by Providence Associates Jane Fischer and Pearlette Springer. White Guilt and Growth – Now there’s a phrase many are familiar with but may not understand its impact. We often start with vocabulary, so let’s do that. POV means “point of view.” And POC means “people of color.” But if POC is new to you, get ready to feel great about learning today! You might be surprised at your POV about POC. Remorse and Shame...
December 25, 2024: The Nativity of the Lord
...us … From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace …” Reflection Christmas day culminates our personal preparations in Advent. It also often marks the end of shopping, parties, wrapping gifts and mailing them, cooking meals and cleaning the house for company, preparing liturgies and decorating. We can feel a sense of relief at Christmas Day’s end that all work and hustle-bustle is behind us. We rejoice in the good and relax at last. Our work is done!...
The Evolution of the Billionaire
...is a moral and social wound in the soul of our country. It is an ongoing disaster that threatens the health and well-being of our nation. We have the resources, experience, and knowledge to virtually eliminate poverty, especially long-term poverty, but we do not yet have the political will.” That statement is more relevant today than in 2006! According to Health and Human Services, a family of four in 2023 would be considered impoverished if their income is $30,000 or lower....