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Christmas Tree Blessing
Dear God, two thousand years ago, you brought your son, Jesus, into this world to teach us the power of love and sacrifice. As we raise this tree, we remember his birth and the meaning of his life for us. Bless this tree as a symbol of our celebration of Jesus’ birth and our gratitude for his sacrifice. May the joy this tree brings and the gifts we place under it remind us of the many gifts you have given...
Come O Wisdom: a reflection on our senior jubilarians
...Modaff reads from under the O Wisdom banner As Providence would have it, today is O Wisdom. “O Wisdom of our God Most High, guiding creation with power and love: come to teach us the path of knowledge!” I asked each of the jubilarians to share a little of their own wisdom about what the past 60, 70 and 75 years have been for them. I will conclude with a kind of litany of the gems of their wisdom: …the...
Providence Associates: addressing the needs in our backyards
...now, like a movie changing from color to black and white, Washington D.C. is being sapped of life. Or, more to the point, of care for people’s lives and livelihoods. Between the infighting and the impeachment inquiries, the derision and division, nothing is getting done. I’m a political speechwriter, and I believe in the power of words to change the world. Through my work writing remarks for leaders in Washington D.C. and on the campaign trail, I’m trying to help...
Sister Miriam Clare Stoll
...as power and as the Holy Spirit. And you observed the sort of life we lived when we were with you, which was for your instruction, and you were led to become an imitator of the Lord, and it was with the joy of the Holy Spirit that you took to the gospel.” Sister Miriam Clare Stoll Margaret Mary was born on Dec. 7, 1924, to John Stoll and Agnes Coppersmith in Clyde, Mo. She attended Saint Mary Elementary School...
Welcome Rochelle Madden!
...socially and educationally while being in a relaxed environment where they are free from judgment.” She said she is grateful for the opportunity to work and minister with the Sisters of Providence, quoting Saint Mother Theodore Guerin: “At each step we can admire the grandeur, the power, the goodness of God.” “I think the words of Saint Mother Theodore are both a reminder and an inspiration to motivate us as we work to achieve excellence now and in the future,”...
Tips for writing effective Letters to the Editor
...A web form where you can submit your content may also be provided. But remember to proofread your entry before sending it to make sure there are no errors and that it conveys your message fully and powerfully. Once you have submitted an LTE, you’ll want to follow up within two to three business days. Send an email to the editor asking about the status of your LTE. Be as friendly as possible! Some ideas for LTE topics (you will...
Sister Joni Luna: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister today?
...that I rediscovered the authentic person God had created me to be. You see, I had buried myself in a rubble of powerful social/cultural expectations and norms that bombarded me with messages that I was not enough. These social/cultural expectations led me to believe that there was something wrong with me or better yet, that the most important aspects of myself were my looks, what I owned, who my friends were or how much money I had in the bank....
What to pack for the journey
...all of them hurt my feet. And how was I to pack all my underwear and food for three days and blankets into one suitcase or rucksack? And I had to find room somewhere for the Bible. And if possible for Rilke’s Book of Hours and Letters to a Young Poet.” The writing prompt Jan provided was “What would you pack for such a journey? What book(s) would you take as companions on your way?” It was a powerful reflection...
Quaran-Teen: prayer and sharing bring hope
...we all share how we feel after having prayed, and then we say goodnight. I was surprised after just the first night how much of a difference the group prayer made for me. I felt lighter, more hopeful. My emotions didn’t feel so crushing. It was like I had been underwater since the start of the quarantine and the group prayer was the first time I had come up for air. It wasn’t just one thing about it that made...
A Prayer for Arbor Day, April 24, 2020
...to God, bless God’s name! Alleluia. Sing to God a new song! Sing to God, all the earth! In God’s presence are splendor and majesty. In God’s sanctuary, power and beauty. Let the heavens be glad; let the earth rejoice; Let the sea roar, and all that it holds. Let the fields exult, and all that is in them! Let all the trees of the forest sing for joy. God is coming to rule the earth — To rule the...
Reflecting on Crises with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...As the leader of this cherished community, Mother Theodore worried about her Daughters of the Forest. We are all worried now for each other. Each day I receive prayer intentions, requests for relics, and people asking that we light candles in Mother Theodore’s Shrine for loved ones suffering from the coronavirus. Each day our Sister Kay Manley lights the candles and Sister Denise Wilkinson responds to the people with prayer intentions to reassure them of our prayer and love. That...
A reflection for Feast of Pentecost 2020
...debate over the wearing of masks in public seems symbolic of the deep divide among us as a nation. We need an infusion of the Holy Spirit. God gives us today the power He gave to those disciples of long ago – the enthusiasm to create communities of love. Let us pray from a place deep down inside of us to receive and accept the gift of the Holy Spirit. Come Holy Spirit fill the hearts of your faithful, kindle...