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Sisters of Providence celebrate 2023 Senior Jubilarians
...Child Care/Receptionist, Providence Self-Sufficiency Ministries, West Terre Haute (1996), Teacher of Life Enrichment for Alzheimer’s, 9-3 Adult Day Care Service, Inc., Bradenton, Fla. (1996-97), Home Health Aide, Just Like Family, Venice, Fla. (1997), Director of Reading, Project Light of Manatee, Inc., Bradenton (1997-2001), Director, Project Light of Manatee, Inc., Bradenton (2001), Director, Providencia Academia de Ingles, Bradenton (2001-05), Citizenship Teacher/Visitor to Elderly, Weymouth, Mass. (2005-13), and Volunteer, Senior Center, Malden (2013-14). The 2023 70-year Jubilarians included (front) Sister Jane Gibson,...
Prayer: a Sisters of Providence ministry dear to the heart
...and care.” “I’ll pause and silently pray for someone. For a really serious request I may say a Rosary or pray a novena, especially one to Mother Theodore.” “I visualize many people as I ask God to help me or the person I am praying for. I feel the power of prayer and the power of God when I walk outside or light a candle in my room. Sometimes prayers are “on the run.” The main thing is to be...
Our trip to Ruillé sur Loir
...during which time each of the delegates — Jeanne and myself included — were called by name, asked to respond “Here I am,” and then instructed to take and place a small vigil light on the altar. We placed our lights near the relic of Mother Theodore, given primacy of place on the altar, next to the wood carved rendering of the Prayers of Reunion recited faithfully by both our communities. When Carole Kimes and Jeanne attended the 200th anniversary...
Sister Elizabeth Meyer (formerly Sister Joseph Aloyse)
...Providence Hall was being renovated, the liturgy offices were in the sacristies of the chapel. On a dark, overcast day, Sister Lisa Stallings and Karen Sagraves, the liturgy coordinators, decided the lights should be on because sisters were arriving early for Mass, some using the time for reading. So, about 12 minutes after 11 a.m., they turned on the lights. Elizabeth came in, inquired who turned the lights on, and promptly turned all the lights off. Precisely at 11:15 a.m....
Reflections for Profession of Vows
...of power? We do not give up our own power in obedience. Together, we decide how we will use the power that is ours, the power of our particular charism to serve the contemporary needs of the world. Will we create Providence circles of Gospel living? A challenging task – living these vows. What will sustain you/us in living them? Let me share a story from the sacred treasure of this Congregation. I hope this story will help you, Corbin,...
Nature is a powerful healing source
...children of 2- and 4-years-old to see a documentary on the United States of America’s National Parks. The film reminded me that during the conception and subsequent birth of our National Parks, John Muir had urged President Theodore Roosevelt to escape to nature because of its “healing powers.” The notion of the healing power of nature is something I feel I have always been inherently aware of; however, hearing the quote from John Muir brought this idea to the surface...
A reflection on the first profession of vows by Sister Leslie Dao
...charism for the common good. Our real power is the power of love. That power is best expressed when we are cooperating with others. Does not today’s Gospel give us vivid example of this kind of power? The woman with the hemorrhage believes: “If I touch even his garments, I shall be made well … and immediately the hemorrhage ceased.” Jesus perceives in himself that power has gone forth from him. Again the SP Constitutions echo this truth: Obedience is...
A call to change
...and others at the hands of the death squads, and he became an outspoken critic of those in power, calling for an end to the repression. Even as he was being converted, he called for the conversion of the powerful who had turned against him. For his efforts he was assassinated as he celebrated the Eucharist. Deliver us from the violence of greed and privilege. Grant us the desire, and the will, to live simply so others may have their...
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Submit Prayer Requests As you face life’s difficulties and joys, the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are here to support you with our prayer. Light a Candle The Sisters of Providence would be honored to light a candle and pray for you and your loved ones. “What strength the soul draws from prayer! In the midst of a storm, how sweet is the calm it finds in the heart of Jesus.” Saint Mother Theodore Guerin 1798-1856, Foundress...
Thank you for lighting a candle!
Your candle request has been received. Your trust and faith in us is humbling. Please pray this prayer as you continue on your journey. Providence Prayer My life, with all of its ups and downs, I gently place into your hands, Provident God. My loved ones, those here and those living in the fullness of your life, I gently place into your hands, Provident God. My daily work and all who come into my life through it. I gently place...
April 21, 2026: A Day of Prayer, Fasting and Advocacy
April 21 – April 22 EDT Free In solidarity with the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) recent initiative, the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and the Providence Community will take part in a day of prayer, fasting and advocacy together so that our hearts may be softened while our resolve to extend love and light to all is re-energized. Journey with us on Tuesday, April 21: Providence People mark this day to pray, to fast, and to...
Sister Eileen Rose Bonner
...Eileen Rose spent hours with them for days. Zoe stated: “She was a light to our world when we needed it most. We loved her.” Eileen Rose was a person of connections. Sister Mary Morley recalled that, while she lived in Cincinnati and the Bonners were in Louisville, how for more than 15 years Eileen Rose and her sister Brigid Ann prayed with her daily by Skype at 4 p.m., on weekdays and weekends at 10 a.m. Sister Mary Morley...