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Immaculate Conception, patroness of our country, pray for us
...Conception. Then over Donna’s shoulder, in the window of a 100-plus-year-old, brownish-red brick home worthy of a Christmas card, I saw a statue outlined by a golden-rod yellow frame. Plaster robes of blue and white caught the scant light. It was the image of Mary, the Immaculate Conception. Her arms stretched out to comfort. I said, “We can pray.” Donna believed we should turn our prayers into loving actions. Pray for us Below is my prayer. Won’t you please help...
Remembering Sisters Mary Loyola Bender and Ann Kevin O’Connor
...general superior. If a sacristan was not appointed, he would request a change.” Sister Ann continued, “Many recall having their eyes riveted on Mary Loyola as she glided her way gracefully around the sanctuary, one by one lighting the candles for Mass or for Benediction … She always appeared unflustered, calm and steady.” Following this ministry, Sister Mary Loyola served as the administrator of Providence Retirement Home, located in New Albany, for 10 years, before ministering as director of maintenance...
What does Providence look like? You
...faith in Providence and with the prayer support of many. A light through the dense forest revealed the cabin of a local family who took the first sisters in. This generous act was the first of a host of many dedicated and loving followers who continue to create a legacy that has spanned 176 years serving countless people and communities. Today, Saint Mother Theodore’s companions and followers are those working with the Sisters of Providence to carry out the day-to-day...
Newsnotes
Blessings of Our Lady of Providence Guests from the Terre Haute and Indianapolis areas joined the Sisters of Providence in celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Providence on Nov. 19 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. The Mass included a special blessing for families in honor of Our Lady of Providence, Queen of the Home. Sustainable Indiana award White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC) accepted a west-central Hoosier Green Light Award from Sustainable Indiana 2016, an Earth Charter Indiana initiative, in September....
Sister Caroline Hatch
...her great love for Mother Theodore on whom she modeled her life and her own child-like delight in all creation. I’ll end this by quoting one of the many comments that have been left on the Sisters of Providence website following notice of Sister Caroline’s death. This one is from Jennifer Gillis and it is directed to “Sister Sinatra.” “You will be sorely missed. You were and are beloved by every child that crossed your path and remembered with love...
Sister Margaret Kelly (formerly Sister Bernard Maureen)
...that you know of our prayerful support for you all. And so, dear Margaret, we bid you God Speed and eternal rest, perpetual light and peace with all the saints of which you are a part. And in the words of a group of folks who may be there waiting for you – May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and ranis fall...
Gathering in solidarity, respect and unity
...to come together and build a movement to sustain our work for justice into the future. Organizers have emphasized this as not a protest but a march of solidarity and unity. It’s not about one person or one policy, but about an approach to being throughout the country. It is also to highlight nonviolence, building the Beloved Community and seeking to avoid internal violence of spirit. Sister Tracey Horan, who ministers with the Indianapolis Congregation Action Network and helped coordinate...
Grandmother taught me how love always wins
...not alive when the KKK was established in 1865. Established or not, she was quite aware of what they stood for in her own lifetime. America’s oldest hate group is very much alive, sad to say, in 2017. Let us not forget that love is stronger than hate. Let us be people of the light! This article was first posted in the February edition of the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin e-newsletter. If you would like to subscribe please click here....
Meet a sister. Be inspired. National Catholic Sisters Week invite
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are gearing up to celebrate National Catholic Sisters Week March 8-14, and you are invited to join us! National Catholic Sisters Week was first celebrated in 2014 in conjunction with women’s history month and is now celebrated every March 8-14. It is an opportunity to highlight and share with others about what life as a woman religious is all about. We invite you to take the opportunity to learn more about women religious...
Photos! Providence Associate retreat 2017
...and sisters gathered for the Saturday evening vigil at the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin during the retreat. The chapel room of the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin lit by candlelight for the vigil with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin during the Providence Associate retreat. Walk The Together in Mission banner at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice represents the Sisters of Providence, their ministries and the Providence Associates. At White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, form left, Sister Ellen Kehoe,...
Week 4: Daily Lenten reflections with Saint Mother Theodore
...now we follow you with our whole heart, we fear you and we pray to you.” – Daniel 3:40-41 “Let us beg our Lord to choose for us that which will unite us more closely to Him; and beseech Him for the light, the grace, the strength we need to do in all this His adorable Will.” – Saint Mother Theodore Guerin • What part of me holds back from following God’s will for me? • How can I honor...
Language barriers, smiles and unexpected gifts: Sister Denise Wilkinson reflects from France
...floor’s marble tiles to free the energy of all the faithful who prayed and pray here? I so want that mighty, holy energy to renew me. Did I expect my almost daily walks on the motherhouse grounds to delight me? I think so. Did I expect to feel so at home because of the honoring of Earth, the spacious grounds, the surprises of home tucked in every crook and cranny? (Ste. Anne’s chapel looks just like ours! Well, probably ours...