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A caregiver’s prayer
...Help me prioritize my day with being present to ___________ as I care for his/her needs and wants. Ultimately, at the end of the day when I lay my head on my pillow, I want to say I lived this day with love. God of Mercy, some days I need mercy for myself as much as for the one I am caring for. Can I forgive myself for not doing everything perfectly? Can I forgive my loved one for not...
There is a Providence and the Sisters of Providence in Asia are truly its daughters
...six women, who knew little of the culture of China not to mention the language when they left Indiana in 1920, were able to: found a school in Kaifeng, China, that continues today as the Kaifeng City 8th Middle School; establish a native order of women religious that now thrives on the island of Taiwan and in various mission sites; and re-establish their educational mission in Taiwan and see it flourish today at Providence University in Shalu, Taichung, and at...
Poems from Sister Mary Theodosia Mug
...divide, O Heart of my heart. My Guardian Angel Day by day and night by night Guards me, this dear Angel bright Sent from realms of heavenly light. Be my course ‘mid clear or maze, Paths delightful, darksome ways, Ever at my side he stays. Safely to my princely guide All my worries I confide; Fears and woes he’ll turn aside. So by night and so by day, Sweetly on he leads the way; How I love his courtly sway....
Finding the God moments amidst Covid-19
...would usually end up chatting until around nine and then she would leave. One day, I asked her where she was going. She told me that she was going to a prayer group where they would pray a decade of the Rosary every weekday. This inspired me to start praying the Rosary everyday myself. But I felt almost as if God was calling me to ask her if I could pray with them too! A couple of days later, she...
Stitching a thanksgiving “quilt of words” together
I’ve had a terrible time getting down to writing this reflection for Thanksgiving Day. It seems I’ve mentally gathered a basket of cloth scraps – scraps of colors that don’t match or complement one another – scraps of cloth that refuse to coalesce into any pleasing pattern or coherent notion. Over the last few days I’ve gathered these scraps from disparate sources – holy and profane: newspaper articles, TV news reports, the liturgy for Thanksgiving Day, Nan Merrill’s Psalms for...
Young woman’s letters help explain formation
...teachers. Sister Mary’s reflections on her formation years were so powerful that her messages were deemed perfect for sharing. Here are some random passages from the “Dear Jean” letters that reveal Sister Mary’s excitement and devotion: “O, Jean, can you imagine how happy I am? I am going into another world.” “I have big news for you. Imagine our joy when Sister told us we were to receive our black caps and religious names on St. Joseph’s Day.” “The days...
Celebrating National CSA Sign-Up Day
Feb. 28 is National CSA Sign-Up Day! Celebrate with us! Sitting down last December with my five housemates to provide feedback on our fall White Violet Center Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) experience, I was curious and a little nervous about the responses I might get. We have a variety of tastes in our house – some cook Mexican, some Taiwanese; some eat just about anything, some (like myself) are vegetarian or try to stay away from certain animal products, carbs,...
Grateful for the gifts of each day
Once again, I will try to share with you some of my Sri Lankan experience. I arrived on Oct. 3 for what seemed like a long stint, until March 19. But the days have gently slipped by, and I have only a few more weeks with my loving sisters in this small village on this beautiful island. Buddha at Polonnaruwa A shrine at Polon. Two former colleagues of mine from Eastern Illinois University, both on sabbatical, decided to come to...
Celebrating Labor Day from a ‘different perspective’
During Labor Day, Sister Donna Butler thought about many things, including the trees. This year, I thought about Labor Day in a way I never have before. As usual, I thanked God for the meaningful work I have been able to do throughout my life. As usual, I also reflected on those less privileged. There are so many justice issues that come to mind in regard to workers’ rights. I’m thankful for all the workers who share their gifts and...
Sister Dawn Tomaszewski: What it means to be a Catholic sister today
Note: Today marks the beginning of Catholic Sisters Week, which concludes on March 14, 2020. During the week, many sisters will share here on our blog what being a sister means to them. Our General Superior, Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, has written the first of such blog posts below. We Sisters of Providence have an expression – that life and mission are one. My life as a Catholic sister today is intrinsically tied to the mission of Jesus. It is lived...
Valentine’s Day 2011
...theology or … whatever” that Jack’s heart will always be in the right place. That heart of his will always feel for the other person. That heart of his will always reach out so no one will “be all alone.” Happy Valentine’s Day, Jack Alfred. I hope my heart gets more and more like yours! Happy Valentine’s Day to all our friends and companions on the journey! Let’s pray for the gift of tender hearts! Sister Denise Wilkinson, General Superior...
Ashes from the pandemic fire: a reflection for Ash Wednesday 2021
...Traditionally Ash Wednesday invites us to ponder the fact of death. Well, these past months have certainly forced us to see the fragility of life in a whole new way. I daresay every one of us has lost an acquaintance, a friend, a family or community member. So here we are today with no ashes for our foreheads. Yet it does feel like we are holding a handful of ashes from this past year. We are holding what is left...