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Mercy in Islam
...Jameelah X. Medina, notes that this etymology raises many questions, such as the following: “Of all the root words that could have been used … to describe the Creator, why were words that relate to the womb, wom(b)anhood, female anatomy, and motherhood chosen instead of some phallic symbol of power and creation?” and “Could we all have been created from the figurative or even literal Womb of Allah, making Allah The Great Mother of all creation?” 6 Muhammad as teacher...
New energy, focus for justice
...The way in which the community embodied the principles of nonviolence within the process of strategic planning was very powerful.” Sisters and associates choose justice issues they would like to focus on by moving to its sign in the room. From left, Sisters Mary Beth Klingel, Lucy Nolan, My Huong Pham, Carole Kimes and Providence Associate Maria Price show support for work to promote anti-racism. Sister Barbara Battista was also moved by the process: “It truly was the process of...
A review of ‘Active Hope’
...of power, a richer experience of community, a larger view of time. And indeed, by thoughtful discussions, stories and simple exercises, the authors do help us to see the realities of our interconnectedness, the resulting power-with, and the dire need for lengthening our view of time “to the seventh generation.” In the final section of the book, Chapters 9 through 13 offer a realistic yet hopeful view of what we might experience if we take that fourth step on the...
Daily Prayer
...our life’s journey, we pray: Show us the path, teach us the way. Dear Holy Spirit, our Helper. You give us your gentle power to think, choose, and act in ways that care for all creation. Because we want to use that power for Earth and for one another, we pray: Show us the path, teach us the way. God whose name is Providence, God whose name is Love, You hold each of us close and care for us every...
Reflections on 50 years
...these past 50 years guides my quest for truth and justice and trust in God. It is God who works in mysterious ways. I look for things falling into place, truth dawning, healing happening. I believe in everyday miracles as I joyfully live my life as a Sister of Providence. I reaffirm my faith in the basic goodness of people and the power of God to heal all wounds. I sense God’s loving hand in both turmoil and tranquility. I...
Faith leaders hold vigil at Clay County Justice Center
...Barbara discussed how the tearing apart of families is “bending away from justice.” “When we stand by while ethnic cleansing runs rampant in our community, we are bending away,” she said. “As people of faith, we are called to be agents of change, to strengthen the moral fiber of our communities. In this most challenging time, when those in power seem to have lost their footing, we can choose to show those in power that indeed, the universe is bending...
O Antiphon – O Key of David come free us
...and the scepter of power over sin and death. The account of Jesus’ giving the keys of the kingdom to Peter was a sign of his leadership and his responsibility in the early Christian community. They were to be used to free people from the power of evil and the darkness of sin by revealing the love and mercy of God, who became one of us for our salvation. As parent, teacher, administrator, what keys do you hold as your...
Sisters of Providence Leadership Team calls for an end to gun violence
...violence; toughness begets a greater toughness. We must meet the forces of hate with the power of love …” The healing power of love will always triumph over hate. Words matter. Actions matter. As a nation, we must come together during these times of trouble. We must stand together and say enough is enough. Our Congregation is committed to move forward. Let’s stand together and call for an end to this senseless gun violence. Contribute to the movement by calling...
Reflections for Foundation Day 2019
...be a vibrant community – come what may. What has sustained us? Providence, of course. The kind of dependence on God spoken of in those powerful words of Luke’s Gospel: “do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear … instead, strive for the reign of God, and these things will be given to you as well.” We also know that the story of our foundresses has sustained us. Their faith...
A Prayer for Teachers during this pandemic
...our love. Amen. Ephesians 3:16-19 I pray that out of God’s glorious riches you may be strengthened with power through the Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge – that...
A Prayer for Teachers during this pandemic
...our love. Amen. Ephesians 3:16-19 I pray that out of God’s glorious riches you may be strengthened with power through the Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge – that...
Sister Betty Donoghue (formerly Sister Clare Patrice)
...for all of her work for justice!” From Sister Rosemary Nudd: “She is where death will be no more. May she continue to advocate for when the death penalty will be no more. Betty, rest in power!” From Sister Betty Hopf: “What a blessing it was to be with Betty when she died. She died very peacefully. We tried so hard to get her back to the Woods to die there…” Betty’s love for her family is evident from the...