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New postulant enters Sisters of Providence
...California, is now at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. On Monday, Sept., 10, she entered the Sisters of Providence Congregation as a postulant. Jessica graduated from Mount San Antonio College with an associate’s degree in accounting and California State University with a bachelor’s degree in human development. Before coming to the Sisters of Providence, she worked for a Jewish family-owned business for seven-plus years, starting in customer service and ending in management. In 2015, Jessica first became aware of the Sisters of Providence...
Celebrating the Feast of Saint Francis
...people who are “down and out?” How can I/we understand, and help others to understand, the links between the choices we make as “those who have” (in comparison to most of Earth’s people) and the suffering of those who are “down and out?” What do I/we need to do to better understand how our choices relative to environment disproportionately affect the most vulnerable: Women, children, the economically poor, people of color? What can I/we do so that all of humankind...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
...in elementary education from Indiana University. Her ministries include: Indianapolis: Teacher, St. Ann (1962-64), Chicago: Teacher, St. Genevieve (1964-67), Jasper, Indiana: Teacher, St. Joseph (1967-74), Indianapolis: Teacher, Holy Spirit (1974-81), Chicago: Tutor, Maternity BVM (1981-82), Forest Park, Illinois: Social Service Worker, Center for Human Services (1982-84), Chicago: Coordinator of Parenting Events, Archdiocese Office for Family Ministries (1984-87), Fort Wayne, Indiana: Residential Superintendent, Riverview Care Center (1987-89), Fort Wayne: Consultant, Sears Telecatalog (1989-93), Huntington, Indiana: Adult Literacy Consultant, Idea Center (1993-94),...
O Antiphon – O wisdom from on high
Artwork by Sister Rosemary Borntrager, SP, 2002. One of the most profound pursuits of human life is the call to Wisdom. Our spirits search to find it in ourselves as God’s gift, and to welcome it from others. The Israelites thought of Wisdom as practical experience for every day living. This notion requires persons who act with prudence, not prudence that prevents action, but as a guide to right action. How do you value these virtues at the boardroom table,...
Simbang Gabi the Terre Haute way!
...Providence shake bodies to the rhythm of good music? They surely did! My sisters got moves! Filipinos who believe in fostering family ties and values that serve to strengthen the backbone of the Philippine Society hold these gatherings as sacred. Simbang Gabi expresses the faith of Filipinos who share the same core belief with all Christians, namely, that God resides in human society. It is a great way for children of God from various cultures to come together as one...
Practical ways to reduce CO2 emissions
The most recent report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) noted that to avoid wide-scale global warming would require “a rapid and far-reaching transformation” of human civilization that is unparalleled in history. The Panel offered some hope, noting that if emissions were to stop today, the planet could hold back some temperature increase. However, as of 2018, emissions continue to rise, not fall. Currently, the United States ranks second (behind China), producing over 5.3 billion tons of carbon...
Spirit in community: Providence Associate spring retreat 2019
It was a beautiful weekend despite the rain for the 80-plus Providence Associates, Sisters of Providence and guests who attended the Providence Associate spring retreat March 8-10, 2019, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Dianne Bergant, C.S.A, led us in a deep and living conversation around the topic of the Community of Earth and how we understand our common home. Retreatants looked deeply into how a fuller understanding of the Bible can help humans shift our mindsets from dominating and polluting the...
Sister Cecilia Carter (formerly Sister Mary Cecilia)
...Of course, she already had read the complete works of Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross. When Celia did arrive at the Woods, she became deeply homesick for California. Kathy Stephens told Ann Sullivan about Celia’s love for kittens. Ann gave Celia the key to the alpaca barn and Celia spent her afternoons humanizing the litter of new kittens and finding herself less homesick in the meantime. Celia loved to play checkers with Mary Lou Ruck. Until her...
HOPE summer 2019 — A community of hope
...financial generosity as well as in the service of so many friends. Thank you. Community prayer You are a remarkable piece of the puzzle of humanity. Let me fit you into the big picture according to my design … A look back: Providence High School, Chicago To all of our Providence High School alumnae, and all our former students: the impact you continue to have on the Sisters of Providence through your letters, phone calls, visits and financial giving is...
Saint Mother Theodore: The real woman behind the image
...her role as general superior. This is Mother Theodore grieving after the death of her dearest friend, Sister St. Francis Xavier. This is Mother Theodore in an unguarded moment. A moment of doubt, extreme fatigue and loneliness. This is Mother Theodore who understands the burdens we carry because she carried them herself. This is Mother Theodore whose humanity and steadfast belief in Providence made her a saint. This is Mother Theodore who companions us in all circumstances as we haltingly...
Community prayer
...of Providence I will unfold. You are a remarkable piece of the puzzle of humanity. Let me fit you into the big picture according to my design. You will radiate energy and love, creativity and light beyond imagination. You will not be alone but an integral part of a community of men and women who will walk with you, challenge you, form you as I wish. Do I hear your “Yes?” With a deep breath rising from trust, I respond:...
Grumbling with Saint Mother Theodore
“Truly I have great need of prayers. I am quite a grumbler.” — Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Me too, Saint Mother Theodore. Me too! When I read this quote by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, I am reminded once again why I love her so much. She is just so human. I can relate. I too am quite a grumbler. When things don’t go as I planned. If something is inefficient or being done poorly. When I’m not feeling well. There...