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LCWR, Providence Community stand in solidarity with the people of the Middle East
...Gospel, we grieve with those who grieve, seek release of those held captive, and recognize the root causes of violence as well as the urgent call for the use of all possible resources to stabilize the Middle East, secure refuge for those in humanitarian crisis, and negotiate peace that will last. United with the interfaith community, we take seriously our responsibility to protect the safety of all people of faith throughout the world. We stand united with leaders of other...
Remembering who we are and why we are here!
...Post Office issued a postage stamp honoring Father Varela because of his dedication to social reform and as a constant champion for the civil rights of migrants, especially poor women, youth, children and the sick. Father Varela worked in the U.S. from 1823-1853. (Thank you, Sister Marian, for making this connection for us.) Sister Marian’s comments are a perfect transition to Providence Associate Marie Price’s offering. Creating Bonds Maria points out that” “the sisters created bonds at every step, from...
‘We’re all grateful for your CONNECTION’
...the members of our Providence Community to: “choose the peaceful path of Jesus and exercise all of our rights and duties as citizens to urge our leaders to act as responsible members of the world community.“ We promised to join our prayer with religious people of all faiths who recognize that war is not the solution. And we committed ourselves to be those who believe that peace is possible. Love makes peace possible So, as you return to the people...
Who is Anna Murray?
On February 14, Sister Paula Damiano, SP, and I had the privilege of attending the unveiling of the Frederick Douglass monument at the Hilton Garden Inn in Terre Haute. I had just taken out the library book, “Facing Frederick,” by Tony Bolden. Sister Donna Butler (left) and Sister Paula Damiano next to the monument for Frederick Douglass in Terre Haute. This extraordinary man, born a slave, did such passionate work for desegregation and accomplished so much for human rights. His...
Celebrating the Gift of Women in the Bible
...prayer the unnamed women in the Bible, identified only by an action or a relationship, not granted the dignity of their own status, and give thanks for: The women on the Ark, Lot’s wife, the Levite’s concubine, Jairus’ daughter, the woman who anointed the feet of Jesus, the women and children not counted among the five thousand. May their memory be kept alive and may all women treated as invisible and dispensable be awarded their rights of acknowledgement and personhood....
Sister Rosemary Eyler (formerly Sister Mary Luke)
...Master of Science in education and the second a Master of Arts in educational administration and supervision. Her first ministries were as a teacher, mostly primary grades in Illinois, Indiana, New Hampshire and Massachusetts, for about 15 years. In the height of the civil rights movement, she was given her first principal assignment — to St. Bridget’s School in Indianapolis, a primarily African American student body at the time. Thus began her 42 years in the role of principal! Sister...
A note from Sister Barbara, June 12, 2024
...states have no statute to withhold rent. For example, the recent attempt to allow Indiana renters to put rent payments into escrow failed. The Indianapolis Star reported that Indiana State lawmakers even passed a law prohibiting local governments from regulating certain aspects of landlord-tenant relationships after Indianapolis tried to institute a city ordinance to provide renters with more rights. Renters cannot even pay for the repairs themselves and deduct the cost of repairs from the next rent payment. God of...
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 have life because of me. This is the bread that came down from Heaven. It is not the kind of bread your ancestors ate, for they died; whoever eats this kind of bread will live forever.” The Inclusive Bible: The First Egalitarian Translation © 2007, Priests for Equality; ©2022, FutureChurch. Used with permission. All Rights Reserved Reflection Our Gospel this week begins with a repetition of last week’s closing words: “I myself am the living bread come down from Heaven. If...