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Sister Catherine Mayer (formerly Sister Catherine Alma)
...this in Catherine’s life.” The following are memories from the time that she ministered at the Woods Day Care/Pre-School (WDC). Her presence there was one that conveyed her knowledge of justice, love, support, and concern for all with whom she came in contact. Her powerful prayers helped WDC, especially during problem times. The staff loved her and shared their memories and stories. She had given one a beautiful crocheted baby which she had made. Another remembered her dry sense of...
Winter Storm Nemo: Anticipation, beauty, community and reflection from Sister Jane Iannacone
...fierce. I cannot even see across the street. I am fortunate because I live in the center of town so I don’t need to worry about flooding. One strange sensation for me is that, since I live so close to the airport, I always hear the planes. It is eery hearing no airplane traffic. The last time I remember that was during 9/11 (2001). The only concern I have is if I lose power. In Winthrop, there are only two...
Sister Diane Ris (formerly Sister Martin Therese)
...challenges, at every step along the way. You are on the path … exactly where you are meant to be right now… And from here, you can only go forward, shaping your life story into a magnificent tale of triumph, of healing, of courage, of beauty, of wisdom, of power, of dignity and of love.’ Diane, thank you for living your life to the full, that others might live! Thank you for ‘filling the world with love your whole life...
Sister Estelle Scully
...It was a touching occasion and meant a lot to her. As the years passed, her quick temper, which sometimes made her become quite agitated, quieted. Finally in March of 2012 the decision was made for Estelle to move into the West Wing. She found this move very difficult, but soon came to love her new room and life there. Looking out the window of her room she could see the power house, which for quite a while she thought...
Gifts of relationship, friendship
...something to be said for a handwritten communication — for a handwritten note or a short note on a greeting card. I saw on our sisters’ faces the power of written words to evoke pleasure and joy. Perhaps, though, as in prayer, it is the one who writes who is more affected? When I sit, think about the one to whom I write and why, perhaps this enlarges my heart and deepens my appreciation for that person and her/his life....
At home in the Catholic Church with the SPs
...was a child: a place of safety and comfort. At the time I expected — I needed — its constancy. And here these Sisters of Providence were, in their spoken responses at Mass, each personally (but collectively it became a more powerful-sounding whole) using gender-inclusive language in their spoken responses: replacing the word “He” with the word “God” and the like. Apparently, I wasn’t quite ready for the Sisters of Providence and what they taught. My childhood had been full...
Sister Rebecca Keller
...It is also the power in numbers. “I think a group can affect change more than one person can,” she said. Sister Becky has continued her life-long quest to know God and share that with others. “My whole understanding of God through life has broadened so much — to include all of life, really. And I keep learning different aspects of who God is — in community, in ministry, with friends, with family, in myself, with creation. I’ve learned about...
Sister Cecilia Ann Miller
...Oftentimes I forgot how old she was when she fast-walked with me chatting non-stop. I remember how creative and dedicated she was as she worked long hours to make special musical instruments to meet the needs of our students. Sister’s love for them was so visible. She gave the best she had. Many children had the chance to enjoy the healing power of music because of her tremendous patience and marvelous methods in teaching music.” I would say that the...
Sister Ruth Sampson (formerly Sister Constance Mary)
...take the time to educate us about Kateri by putting up displays in Owens Hall and later in Providence Health Care. Her time with Native Americans gave her an understanding of the sacredness of the eagle. She appreciated the respect they held for the Eagle and for her it was a symbol of the Holy Spirit. Ruth said that the Holy Spirit, like an eagle, is mighty and powerful and quick in helping us in our needs. Something tells me...
Novena to Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...also continue to ask you to intercede with your motherly love for me in my current need. (Mention your need or concern.) Thank you for your help, dear mother. Amen. More about novenas A novena traditionally is made up of nine consecutive days of prayer. Usually the petitioner asks a favorite saint to act as a spiritual companion and prayer partner. The chosen saint acts as a powerful intercessor — since we are assured he or she has lived a holy...
SP mission: alive with the times
...relieve the oppression of women and to enhance their development; being supportive of women in their struggle to exercise their God-given rights in the Church and in society Assisting persons to cope with the realities of life, such as sickness, aging, injustice, tyranny and other experiences of powerlessness. What does this look like today? Our sisters serve today’s recent immigrants by teaching English as a new language or providing bilingual counseling. We offer free tutoring in economically distressed areas and...
Joyful experience in Taiwan
...let me assure you, these SPs approach life with dragon energy. One description I read of the dragon’s symbolism in the Chinese zodiac follows and is very apt for our SPs in Taiwan: Possessing magical powers, the versatile Dragon is capable of soaring to the highest heavenly heights or diving to the depths of the sea. On one hand shrewd, healthy and full of vitality, the Dragon also possesses a mystical side, intuitive, artistic and strangely lucky. How blessed we...