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Coming of age with Vatican II
...adult spirituality. They did this by sharing themselves, their questions, and their love of our Congregation. They allowed themselves to be completely transparent with us. In addition, we lived with what we then called “novitiate sisters.” These professed sisters took on a variety of duties and were lighthearted and wonderful models of how to live: Sisters Mary Dominica Adamson, Mary Alma Murphy, Jean Margaret Kaindl and our sainted cooks Sisters Catherine Eleanor Thomas and Cathy (Joseph Norine) Buster! After professing...
Theological shifts with Second Vatican Council
...of the world and its contributions, the Council Fathers recognize the presence of truth in areas other than the church and urge an interpretation of the “signs of the times” in the light of the Gospel. Vatican II has not answered all questions, but it has provided an agenda for future theological development. For example, the Council provides no structure about how the recommended collegiality is to be practiced, or what is meant precisely by saying that the Church of...
Sister Anne Doherty (formerly Sister Dennis)
“Come to me, all you who labor and are overburdened and I will refresh you. Shoulder my yoke and learn from me for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls. Yes, my yoke is easy and my burden light.” (Matt. 11: 28-3) This reading from the Gospel of Matthew is often used at wakes and funerals to convey, from the perspective of the deceased, release from the heavy burden of extended illness....
Love’s faithfulness: Ash Wednesday & Valentine’s Day 2013
...globe tea lights with heart shaped cutouts did nicely. (It’s the big things in life, isn’t it? Anyway, I feel better having settled these important matters.) As for my writing assignments, Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day, the providence of God again took care of me. A very good friend often makes her own valentine cards. Pen and ink combine with water color designs to convey her heartfelt greetings. I often save the cards to use in my annual valentine decorating....
Sister Jean Michele Monaghan (formerly Sister John Michele)
...for the large groups of sisters then living in Providence and Foley. ‘Sweet, kind, thoughtful’ are adjectives describing her five years in that role. And one cannot forget her sense of humor and readiness to laugh—nor her prompt and generous service. During these years she underwent serious cancer surgery, with permanent debilitating health effects. She survived this with her usual buoyancy, even meeting with and instructing patients cowed by their illness. Traveling was a delight to her, especially with her...
Bridge Prayer
Lord, it is hard sometimes to believe that you are really present in this world of ours. But I do believe it, Lord! Please help me live my life in such a way that it will be easier for others to recognize you. When I find doubt, help me bring a little light. Where I find discouragement, let me be a ray of hope in the darkness. To those who feel estranged and alienated from you and your Church, let...
Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp receives Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer Award
...commissioners. “These women have become true beacons of light and their stories of courage, perseverance and compassion create a lasting legacy of inspiration for us all.” Providence Cristo Rey High School combines rigorous classroom instruction with real-life corporate work-study experiences for students by partnering with businesses in the Indianapolis area. Through the Corporate Work Study Program, faith-based, college preparatory education is affordable for economically disadvantaged students and families. For three consecutive years, 100 percent of the senior class has been...
Prayer for homecoming
Bless us, most loving provident God, may this coming home be a re-creation and experience of hospitality and hope. May all who enter this home, may all who walk through these doors know and feel your love and presence. Keeping watch on our going out and our coming in, no one is stranger, all are guest; no one is alien, all are friend. May the life celebrated in each room in this house give delight and honor and reverence to...
Sister Dina Bato
...to hear God say when you arrive in Heaven? I’m so glad you are here. Q. What is your biggest pet peeve?Arrogance. Q. What is the highlight of your week?Friday Q. What is your lest favorite chore?Cleaning the bathroom. Q. Why did you choose to become a Sister of Providence? Do you have half a day? Up until my early twenties, I honestly had never thought about being a nun until several people independent of each other asked me if...
A Marian Litany
...bright day, Our light, our sweetness, and our guide, To Him, the Truth, the Way— O pray for us! Thou Magnet of the hearts of men, The hope of sinful souls, Dear Handmaid of the Lord Most Hight, Whose word His grace controls— O pray for us! But Mother—name all names above, And wondrous gift to thee!— That we may love thee always, now And in Eternity, O pray for us! Originally published in Thoughts for You and Me, 1925...
Vowed for love, mercy and justice
...systems of patriarchy and exclusivity. In these times, we must have creative, “outside-the-box” possibilities to replace the systems and institutions that are crumbling because they no longer serve the needs of the world and are actually destructive.” Sister Beth Wright, Assistant Administrator at Wabash Valley Health Center (St. Ann Medical and Dental Services), Terre Haute, Ind. “The role of women religious is to bring to light injustices where people are excluded, oppressed, treated unfairly, and to be a voice for...
Care of Earth in everyday life: Sisters Ellen Cunningham and Rosemary Nudd
...hand towel. They wash plastic bags, plastic containers and aluminum foil for reuse and reuse, and reuse… Energy and resources Sisters Rosemary and Ellen try to be conscious of the thermostat, the lights and faucets. They also try to combine car trips, when possible. They shared one car from 1984 to 2004. “We became rather ingenious in planning how various trips and errands could be accomplished. Eventually, it became apparent that we needed a second car, but we still try...