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The pope and the golden rule
...countless generations to come, how would you treat that thing? Would you exploit it for a quick buck now, or treat it with gentleness and care? If you were a sinner — and we all are — would you want forgiveness? Is there anything that God cannot forgive? What Francis speaks is Christ-centered, Gospel-centered common sense. Let us rejoice that we have a Pope who speaks for the poor, who challenges those in power, who will not be shut up...
You help Providence in the Desert make a difference!
...week, every week. All of them drive a long distance on dark roads to get here. Your donation makes it possible for them to bring their teaching skills to our students. Your gift helps us empower people and change lives. Your gift is tax-deductible. Your gift will make a real difference. On behalf of Marcela, “Daddy,” and all of our students, we thank you for anything you can do to help. And be assured that you are always in our...
Thanksgiving Reflection
...another’s eyes (and heart). The prayer comes from the Catholic Mass celebrated on the USA’s Thanksgiving Day. On that day the celebrant will pray in our name: Creator all powerful, your gifts of love are countless and your goodness infinite. As we come before you on Thanksgiving Day with gratitude for your kindness, open our hearts to have concern for every man, woman and child, so that we may share our gifts in loving service. Amen! May it be so!...
Newsnotes
...to the bell tower and other projects related to the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. All mortar joints in the tower have been replaced or restored, 39 wooden window frames have been replaced with aluminum frames and new windows and screens, louvers surrounding the bell area have been restored and the entire façade power-washed. The five massive doors of the church were refurbished, new windows placed in the adjoining façade and a disability accessible entry way created...
Before the dust settles
...is Jesus’ parable of unconditional love. Of waiting, and forgiveness, and the Prodigal Son’s fear of returning to his father and his home. Indeed, he didn’t even want his father to see him! How long has our Creator been waiting for our return? To reach out, to accept the original unconditional love? Hosea and Hagar This story from the Book of Hosea is about the depth of God’s forgiveness and the power of undying love. Again, the theme of calling...
Fair Food Campaign: The Super Bowl of Workers’ Rights
...released its 2014-15 report online. While I doubt you will read all 70-some pages, I strongly encourage you to scroll down to the executive summary on pages two and three. As a consumer, you have a powerful voice. “To join the coalition in their efforts for human rights, contact the Kroger corporate office at 1-800-576-4377 or Wendy’s corporate office at 1-614-764-3100. Ask them to sign the Fair Food program agreement. Both of these corporations have persistently refused to do so....
On the shores of history – The gift of a Dover sunrise!
...the United Nations Forums on Spirituality and Values and the Environment, at which she represents SMOTJ/OSMTH. Read my blog about my day at the United Nations. En route to Geneva, Switzerland, Rev. Dr. Ford, Dennis and I stopped at Dover, where Rev. Dr. Ford offered me a special gift: The story of the Miracle of Dunkirk and an opportunity to absorb the power of the English Channel coast. “The Miracle of Dunkirk occurred May 24 to June 4, 1940,” she...
A community of friends: the Providence Associate relationship
...as Providence: Rooted in Relationships,” the retreat was facilitated by Sister Ann Sullivan. She helped all of us reflect on how our understandings of God, the universe and ourselves shape our spirituality, shape our relationships. The retreat carried a powerful reflection on what it means to be in relationship with each other and with Providence. During the retreat I watched that happen; I observed my friends become friends with other friends. It started from almost the moment I arrived and...
Counsel and guidance to middle schoolers
...they are just learning to be themselves. And they may make bad choices and mistakes along the way. That’s just being human. They have lots of opportunities to do great things in this world and I know they will.” Near the end of the interview, I ask what she receives as a school counselor. Her eyes tear up as she quietly responds. “It’s the power I have to help or promote change in these kids and knowing that they do...
Reaching out as mercy
...whatever they can. But you can’t heal them. That’s when you realize your limitations.” “Whether it’s a physical healing or a spiritual healing, you realize that it’s not you. There’s something else. It’s a different power.” Why is Father Dan spending this part of his life living and ministering among the Sisters of Providence? Father Dan jokes with Sister Anne Krause. “I never would have moved all the way from California to here and taken on this responsibility if I...
Forgiveness and mercy
...the other were all about by better defining the word. Rituals of forgiveness are a huge step to healing the pain that often comes with the need for forgiveness. The prayer services and reconciliation service offered over the weekend were powerful for most, if not all, attendees. We gave each participant snippets of some poignant resources on pain and forgiveness for reflection during the weekend retreat and after. Forgiveness frees One beautiful resource we used was an article by John...
Poem: Human Violence
Tragic legacy pervasive pattern repeating itself through the ages a rippling effect on relationship at every level power over/against desecrating human dignity defiantly destroying creation violence literally in the water we drink. And God said “Whom shall I send? (Originally published in the Spring 2016 issue of HOPE magazine.)...