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Celebrating Grandparents’ Day
The first Grandparents’ Day, proclaimed by Governor Arch Moore of West Virginia, was celebrated in 1973 due to the valiant efforts of Marian McQuade. She spearheaded a three-year campaign to honor grandparents in this nation. In 1978, the United States Congress passed legislation proclaiming the first Sunday after Labor Day as National Grandparents’ Day. Going to Grandma’s House Thomas and Flora Butler in front of the greenhouse where flowers were grown for Memorial Day vases. When I was a child,...
Earth Day Every Day: What smoking and climate change have in common
...the next crises are already on their way. Climate change, species loss, pandemics and massive natural disasters might define the future — unless we do something now. We have the solutions, both natural and technological … we just need the will.“ Earth Day Every Day Visit our Earth Day Every Day page to find out more about caring for our planet. Earth Day Every Day This article was originally published in the April 2021 edition of Terre Haute Living Magazine....
Sister Brigid Ann Bonner
...their full selves.” Brigid, you chose to live as both Martha and Mary; loving deeply, serving joyfully, and honoring Divine Providence each and every day. Now, we believe you are truly your fullest self. We thank you. Funeral Information Funeral services for Sister Brigid took place Wednesday, July 30, and Thursday, July 31, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. A Wake took place from 2:30-4:30 p.m., on Wednesday, July 30, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Mass of Christian Burial was at...
First vows: Sister Arrianne’s journey
...my profession of First Vows was not about how I should feel or what I should do or say on that day but rather about how I live these vows on the day after and then the day after that and so on. If a stranger met me on the street would they know that I am a Sister of Providence? Would my actions and words emanate the commitment I have made this day? Would they sense that I have...
Days of Serving
...shaking their bad mood. It could be sharing compassion and grace with a grouchy staff member or volunteer. We all have our days; and serving is not necessarily easy! Days of Serving The National Association of Volunteer Program Leaders in Government (NAVPLG) keeps an updated list of domestic and national service days which numbers 22 over 10 months of the year. Days of serving are a great reminder to take a break from the hustle of everyday life and assist...
Sisters share memories of the ‘Greatest Spectacle in Racing’
...the Indy 500,” Sister Barbara said. “From a very early age, our dad would take my brother and me to qualification days. Dad worked at Indiana Bell Telephone and was one of the supervisors in charge of communications in and around the track. “Those early days of being at the track created fond memories I treasure to this day.” One of those “fond memories” Sister Barbara recalled was about the lunches they would take to the track. Sister Carol Nolan...
Week 3: Walking through Lent with Saint Mother Theodore
...wishes to be great among you shall be your servant.” – Matthew 20:25-26 “Be good enough to ask of the Lord that the life which He has spared us so mercifully be employed to serve Him with great fervor and love.” – Saint Mother Theodore Guerin • Jesus promised that the greatest must become the least. What is one thing I am called to do today to live into this reversal of social norms? Thursday, March 16 “Thus says your...
Power, justice, charity and civil discourse
...Providence can provide some guidance in this effort. From the beginning of their foundation, Mother Theodore and her followers encountered a great deal of resistance from Monsignor de la Hailandière, the Bishop of Vincennes and an authority figure to the new Congregation. He sought to implement his high ideals and noble projects through enforcement rather than collaboration. The bishop and Mother Theodore clashed often. Mother Theodore refused to back down on requests that would have caused the Sisters to violate...
How to become a saint – Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s Feast Day 2009
...Sounds like Saint Mother Theodore’s response to the sister who asked what she needed to do to die like a saint. We know Mother Theodore’s answer: it was very terse. If we wish to die as saints we must live like saints. Pretty direct and straightforward. We heard another response in what was read before the entrance procession: What must we do to become saints? Nothing extraordinary, only that which we do everyday — only do it for his love....
4.5 things you wanted to know
Mother Theodore’s beautiful signature Perhaps you remember a week or so ago when we posted this question on Mother Theodore’s Facebook page: “What would you ask Mother Theodore?” I don’t know about everyone else, but I was personally thrilled to see the many responses! I think we’ve all established one thing for sure, and that is that we are envious for Mother Theodore and share a great deal of love for her. I also think it is safe to say...
ONE of several, but Indiana’s first
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Written together by Sister Jan Craven, Director of the Shrine, and Marketing Manager Jena Thralls Happy Friday to all! In just about 24 hours, you and I, along with many others, will be celebrating the new shrine together. That means one day to go! Can you believe it? Mother Theodore is one amazing saint and certainly one-of-a-kind! Speaking of ones, let’s talk about how Mother Theodore is one of 12 U.S. saints, but Indiana’s very first!...
A niece remembers Saint Mother Theodore
...they left to return to the secular world back in France. A daguerreotype image of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Frances married and had children, one of whom was a son named Theodore. Theodore became a priest. Therese never married. She taught English for a number of years. The following are some notes about Saint Mother Theodore that Sister Mary Theodore recorded for the Congregation. “She [Mother Theodore] was consecrated to the Blessed Virgin at her birth and always was dressed...