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Peaceful, uplifting Gathering in Solidarity event at the Woods
“Encouraging”, “uplifting” and “positive” were words used to describe the Gathering in Solidarity event held on Saturday, Jan. 21, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. The event, coordinated by the women in initial formation with the Congregation, included song, prayer and personal reflections all in support of advancing human rights for all people and practicing empathy to build understanding across differences. More than 200 people from Terre Haute and beyond attended the one-hour event. After days of rain and clouds, the sun broke...
White Violet Center earns ‘Real Organic Project’ designation
...they can use when making purchasing decisions. It also benefits other local growers as they look to us for advice and trust when it comes to growing methods,” he said. White Violet Center for Eco-Justice produce can found in our Farm Store at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Monday through Saturday from 12-5 p.m. You can also find us at the Terre Haute Farmers Market on Saturdays from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Meadows parking lot off of Poplar Street beginning May 18....
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s Story
...Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods today. You can visit Saint Mother Theodore’s final resting place at the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Contents Summary timeline Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s story Early years in France Tragedy at a Young Age Sister St. Theodore Chronic ill health begins “Love the children first, and then teach them.” Winning over the children Misunderstood Schooled in medicine Missionary to the United States Journey and disappointment A Woman of Determination and...
Reflections for Foundation Day 2021
The timing of this General Chapter to coincide with our 181st Foundation Day seems quite providential, doesn’t it? To be together again as a community on this day after the long COVID-induced hiatus feels like a life-giving vaccine in and of itself. It also seems to me that a Chapter is a foundational moment — an opportunity to cooperate with our Provident God in making plans for our welfare, as Jeremiah reminds us in the first reading today, in order...
The Sacred Right to Vote
...of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious and the National Black Sisters’ Conference, issue this joint statement calling for the protection of voting rights for all Americans. As women of faith and faithful Americans, we are committed to protecting the God-given dignity and rights of all people. On this national holiday honoring the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we underscore Dr. King’s premise that all people have the right to dignity and the duty to participate...
Conscience, Candidates and Discipleship in Voting – Part two
...distorts the call to authentic discipleship in voting rather than advancing it. Opportunity, Competence and Character In America today, a faith-filled voter is called to approach voting from a stance of bridge-building and healing for our nation. Such a voter is also called to integrate into his voting decisions the major salient elements of Catholic teaching that touch upon the political issues of our day, understanding that these teachings vary in priority and claim, but are united in their orientation...
Witness
...came the day after he was executed. At a press conference the morning of Sept. 24, when Christopher Vialva would be executed later that day, I spoke Williams’ last words. He quoted from his spiritual guides – Thomas Merton, Pema Chodron and others. From Kahil Gibran, in The Prophet, Will identified an essential truth: “But I say that even as the Holy and the righteous cannot rise beyond the highest which is in each of you, so the wicked and...
Nonviolent Resistance
Note: The following piece was authored by Dr. Pearlette Springer, Providence Associate, as part of the 20th JUSTus Podcast. “Humanity must choose between nonviolence and nonexistence.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It amazes me that it always boils down to the difference between individualism and collectivism. Kendra Cherry states, “Collectivism stresses the importance of the community and places great value on unity, selflessness and altruism. (Whereas) individualism focuses on individual rights and concerns, independence and personal identity.” There are...
A Providence Advent Calendar
...of the kind of difference they will make.” –Marie McCarthy, SP Make a difference today by complimenting someone. Saturday: “Simplify: use less, consume less, eat less, buy less.” –Eco-tip #37: simplify Choose a part of your life that you can simplify, and get rid of clutter. Week Three: Gaudete–Rejoice. ♦ Light three candles each day this week before you read the quote of the day and take action. ♦ Pray for the gift of joy. Sunday: “Rejoice in our...
Trusting Providence in Service: My Mission Experience at Miracle Home
...to witness the ongoing growth of this mission, including the recent dedication of a new building on February 4. This moment of progress felt symbolic – an outward sign of honoring Divine Providence to further God’s loving plans by devoting ourselves to acts of love, mercy and justice among God’s people – an inward faithful commitment to human dignity, care for the aging and hope for a spirit-filled life. The vision of Miracle Home is rooted in honoring each person’s...
Sisters honor past, present White Violet Center directors
...30 years, our community has been stronger and better because these four women have led the charge in collaborating, engaging and educating as directors of White Violet Center for Eco-Justice,” Sister Dawn said. “Let me invite each of us to pause, while you are here enjoying Earth Day, to offer a prayer of gratitude for the beauty of creation, the resilience of the human spirit, and leaders like these women we honored today, who guide us toward hope. May each...
Living the Gospel: What’s Next
...to deciding what, when, where and how we are to respond to threats on human dignity. The Sisters of Providence and others gathered for a special blessing in front of the Clay County Courthouse in Brazil, Indiana, on Ash Wednesday. Coming Together One such response was the Ash Wednesday service we conducted in front of the Clay County, Indiana, Courthouse. Ninety folks gathered to pray, sing, lament and to share stories from those held in ICE detention in the jail...