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Rwanda: Rising from the ashes
...the Hutus pulled out, we are told that the killers cut the power lines, contaminated the water supplies, torched schools and hospitals and bombed bridges and roads. They even poisoned the emergency seed supply to destroy the next year’s harvest. In “Led by Faith …,” she shares her own intense faith journey after the genocide and how her country responded to the challenges of such an overwhelming and devastating reality. In 1998, Ilibagiza moved to the United States. Visiting her...
Cherishing creation
...for the wonders of creation, admired the “grandeur, the power, the goodness of God.” In Saint Mother Theodore’s own words, “I loved to consider the care of God’s Providence which extends even to the little fishes.” And, “As to our garden and yard, we have all the woods. And the wilderness is our only cloister, for our house is like an oak tree planted therein.” (See Mother Theodore moment) Ecological justice Blessed with such a name, a mission and a...
Sister Helen Vinton: environmental virtuoso in the bayous
...Help Association (SMHA). Her mission, she says, is to empower the multicultural communities of farm families and fisher folks in the parishes (counties) of lower Plaquemines, Lafourche and Terrebonne, Iberia and Vermillion in Louisiana with principles of sustainability. “Sustainability is the ability to move forward without depleting the land or the resources of organizations or communities,” says Sister Helen. “It is having good reasons for innovating by listening to needs and responding appropriately.” Sister Helen says growing up on a...
At home in nature
...Guerin in a very nontraditional way: as stained glass windows. The plants were chosen for the windows with special meaning. Their design in the windows is both abstract and figurative. We invite you to come sit and mediate on these stained glass windows. They have the power to draw us into a part of Saint Mother Theodore’s life here at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. The shrine is open daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Providence Spirituality & Conference Center....
Dandelion Prayer
Unwelcomed Save by children, Dandelion, I declare you Patron flower Of prophets. Who would Believe such power Lies within The beauty Of your soft Geometric fluff Posed to take A ride On the wind And land in Uninvited places?...
Understanding life on death row
Recently, I watched the powerful story of Nathan Fields, an African-American man who was wrongfully convicted in Illinois and spent 18 years in prison, 11 of which were on death row. Posted on Indiana Abolition Coalition’s website, his “Witness to Innocence,” lecture is part of an ongoing effort to ban the death penalty in Indiana. It is worth watching to better understand the current status of our criminal justice system and life on death row. My heart ached for this...
Love in action at Providence in the Desert
...loving presence to the person on the other end of the phone. It is about being Church. It is about bringing God’s presence to people struggling to improve their lives. It’s about always giving, always loving, despite your own years, despite your own tiredness. It’s about offering your life, your energy, because these people need someone, and right now that someone is you. It’s a powerful thing to see – that love in action that is Providence in the Desert....
A Litany of Women for the Church
...pleaded against power for the liberation of the people, –Pray for us. Saint Judith, who routed the plans of men and saved the community, Saint Deborah, laywoman and judge, who led the people of God, Saint Elizabeth of Judea, who recognized the value of another woman, Saint Mary Magdalene, minister of Jesus, the first evangelist of the Christ, Saint Scholastica, who taught her brother Benedict to honor the spirit above the system, Saint Hildegard, who suffered interdict for the doing...
A family pilgrimage to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
...Providence. From the very beginning of our visit, we were wrapped in love by the Sisters of Providence. Everywhere we turned, there were genuine smiles, a goodness and vitality that exuded forth. So what batteries power the Sisters of Providence with such liveliness? I wondered. We arrived just in time to attend Mass. The Church of the Immaculate Conception was awe-inspiring and the singing, glorious. I closed my eyes and wondered if the angelic choirs were joining in with the...
Sister Carole Kimes
...the face of God seen in the eyes of another, and good jokes. On weekends I love to …kick back, connect with loved ones and watch football or basketball. I am passionate about …my ministry and working with others one- on- one. The first thing that comes to mind when I think of God is …God’s unconditional love and mercy. My biggest pet peeve is …animals in the house. Favorite movie: “The Power of One” Qualities I most admire: honesty,...
Belonging with the Sisters of Providence: Providence Associate Marilyn Rausch
...that it has taken. Marilyn Rausch, center, during her commitment ceremony to become a Providence Associate in 2014. 3. Draw support from others who bear the charism of Providence. Being associated with the Sisters of Providence provides a powerhouse of strength in witness and prayer. I face nothing alone, but as part of a Community of faithful women who draw their energy from the truest source. Specifically, I babysit my grandchildren and I work within St. Michael Church. As a...
Sister Margaret Louise Bernard
...cut away to release her from the wreckage. When EMT Andrew Powers arrived at the scene, he knew that Maggie was severely injured. While he was doing his initial assessment, he and Sister Margaret Louise reconnected as teacher and pupil. She had taught Andy in fourth-grade. There are several hospital in Bradenton – one not far from the site of the accident – but Andrew had her taken to one further away that specialized in trauma. Later, as she spoke...