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Former teacher influences a career in environmental law
...most pressing issue facing humanity, we are focusing our efforts on bringing attention to this issue in Indiana. Climate change is more than an environmental issue — it touches on all principles of the Earth Charter — social justice, peace and non-violence, democracy. We have initiated a petition for rule-making with the Indiana Environmental Rules Board, requesting that the board adopt a process for developing a “climate action plan” for Indiana. It has been an uphill battle so far, as...
Justice on the margins: Providence Associate Maria Price
...in 1986 as a “daytime shelter and social services center for individuals experiencing homelessness.” “We currently see about 180 homeless men each day who meet with our social services staff to seek out assistance with housing applications, job searches, filling out basic forms, enrolling in Medicaid and obtaining guidance and referrals for other support services, all in an effort to help the men tackle the barriers that stand between them and housing,” Maria said. Providence Associate Maria Price She said...
Water Poem
The day God created me I could not get her to stop jumping up and down with ecstatic glee. My gifts were positively kaleidoscopic. I had a myriad of awesome credentials for ministry. I could cleanse and heal, warm and cool, quench thirst and put out fires. I might calm a stressed spirit and kindle a spark of wonder in a human eye. I could be home, shelter and life giver. With great delight I will ripple and flow, run...
The pope and the golden rule
...Others, on the most liberal end, complain that Francis doesn’t say enough — about women in the Church, about abuse of children by priests. Poor Francis. The guy can’t win. And yet he has won, by choosing his topics and sticking to them tenaciously. He cannot be everything to everyone, and he knows this. So he looks to Christ and chooses two places where we humans consistently fall down: In care of the poor and in care of our planet....
In the Pope’s Presence
...States. “He showed gratitude to the U.S. sisters for their commitment to education and to the church,” she said. “Pope Francis brought an important and inspiring message to Congress,” Sen. Donnelly said. “He reminded us all of the importance of each individual, each person’s humanity, and our obligation to try to work together and help our brothers, and sisters, and those in need in our community and our country.” Following the one-hour address, Sister Lawrence Ann said Sen. Donnelly escorted...
Every day an adventure for Sister Betty Smigla
...in Chicago schools. In 2009, she began volunteering as a “compañera” (companion) at Taller de Jose, a ministry of accompaniment for those struggling to navigate complex social systems in Little Village, Chicago. Sister Betty works with mostly Spanish-speaking clients seeking assistance with a variety of issues, from legal and financial help to domestic violence and immigration cases. What is a typical day like for you as a compañera at Taller de Jose? I greet people, listen to what their needs...
Where is the stable?
...glamorous as Christmas cards may show. It was real and it was authentic. Christ was born as a human being. He had real hurts. He struggled emotionally at times. He experienced joy. He taught others to believe through his modeling of hard work. This baby relied on Mary to hold him and comfort him. This baby relied on Joseph to protect him. This baby relied on the shepherds to wait for his birth. And this baby relied on his disciples...
Saving the Seeds: A Matter of Justice
...generations. Monsanto has done so much damage in so many countries that in October 2016, a global group of professionals, scientists and environmentalists are taking them to the International Court in The Hague, charging the U.S. based company with ecocide, crimes against humanity and nature. A hopeful note: “As of the end of December 2015, Sikkim has become India’s first fully organic state in the country. Implementing organic farming practices on 75,000 hectares of land, the citizens of Sikkim will...
Before the dust settles
Being asked to reflect and write about Lent will result in a very different Lenten experience for me this year. As Providence Associate Director Sister Diane Mason reminds us frequently, we must “dig deep.” My Providence Associate companion extraordinaire, Sister Peggy Nau, said to me often: “Listen!” So I waited 30 days before sitting down and writing this – purposely — not because of procrastination. And now I wonder … is 30 days enough listening time to prepare? Or do...
The way of pain and Holy Week
...may hide. If confronted, it will bite. We humans do this too, in our own way. Neither strategy lessens the pain, but the kind of thinking that goes along with pain is seldom rational. With Christ in our pain Pain has become something of a dirty word in this country. We will go to great lengths to extinguish it with pills, shots and other tinctures, both of the legal and illegal variety. No one wants to walk through pain. But...
Celebrating National Poetry Month!
...diverse in its expression. Poetry can tickle a funny bone, but also provide deep, intimate insights into human experience. It counts as close friends: creativity, beauty, wonder and wisdom. Spiritually, it can be as profound as Saint John of the Cross’ rendering of The Dark Night. Poetry is no stranger to courage when providing social critique that pierces complacency and challenges the status quo. And when sorrow knocks at one’s door, writing or reading poetry can be a soothing and...
Sisters of Providence honor Dr. Dottie King
...President Dr. Dottie King as a “Wise Woman of the Woods.” The General Council, including General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson, and Sisters Mary Beth Klingel, Jenny Howard, Lisa Stallings (Vicar) and Dawn Tomaszewski presented Dr. King with the honor on Wednesday, May 11. The Sagamore of the Wabash is one of the highest civilian honors bestowed in Indiana. The award was created during the term of Gov. Ralph Gates (1945-49). Past recipients include Ryan White (1987), David Letterman (2007) and...