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...One candidate said she is motivated by social justice, diversity and equality and she sees all these values lived out by the sisters. Another said she works as a caregiver. She said she has been coming to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for years. She will come out and just sit on the grounds to find peace and solace. She said that when a client she cares for passes on, a piece of her goes with them. So she comes here to the...
Congregation releases calls for action, days of prayer in anticipation of Inauguration Day
...Catholics, and people of faith, to move intentionally with prayer, reflection and action. Let this be the moment we unmistakably demonstrate that the Gospel has no tolerance for the hatred, racism and lies which led to the violence at the Capitol. Let this be the moment we, as a community of disciples of Jesus, motivated by redemptive love, claim our vocation as truth-tellers, healers, reconcilers and peacemakers. Please consider taking advantage of the following offerings developed by the D.C. Catholic...
June 5, 2022: Pentecost Sunday, Solemnity
Gospel: John 20:19-23 In the evening of that same day, the first day of the week, the doors were closed in the room where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews. Jesus came and stood among them. He said to them, “Peace be with you,” and after saying this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples were filled with joy at seeing the Lord, and he said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the...
In Solidarity: Vowed Catholic Religious Honor Trans Day of Visibility
...Environmental Justice, Congregation of St. Joseph Dominican Sisters of Houston Franciscan Peace Center, Clinton, Iowa Leadership Council of the IHM Sisters, Monroe, Mich. Leadership Team of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana Leadership Team, Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, Iowa Leadership, Presentation Sisters of Dubuque Leadership Team, Congregation of St. Joseph Loretto at the United Nations Loretto Feminist Network Medical Mission Sisters – Justice Office Office of Peace, Justice, and Ecological Integrity, Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth...
The Evolution of the Billionaire
...peace. Pope Francis encourages us to confront the structures of sin that exploit the poor and our common home, emphasizing how “God’s mercy in our lives can help achieve peace.” Non-profits are very important. They fill a gap that should not be there! When the government stops helping the poor, non-profits feel the pressure to make up the difference. It simply cannot be done until our society rebalances the inequities and inequalities. Call to Action: Click and Reflect on the...
April 11, 2021: Second Sunday of Easter
John 20:19-31 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send...
Join us in condemning this Russian invasion
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, join in condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We ask you to read and to pray with this statement from Pax Christi USA. Follow the links for more information, and pray and advocate for peace. Please use the resources available at the link at the very end of the statement. The Sisters of Providence invite you to a Peace Prayer Vigil at 7 p.m., on Ash Wednesday, March 2, at the Church...
A celebration of interculturality
...person. When I disturb the current social order for good, I am helping to construct a place of well-being and peace for us all. One thing most cultures have in common is an appreciation and love for family. Though degradations have occurred in history, no culture really accepts separating children from parents. Yet this is something we currently see in our own country. This has been decried and rejected by Republicans and Democrats, Christians, Jews, Muslims, old and young, rich...
Born Free: Human Rights and Dignity
...Piening asks, “… what does it mean for a human being to be born free? Free to do what? What does it feel like?” “…human rights to life and peace are essential conditions for the exercise of all other rights.” Pope Francis 2024 The Catholic Church declares that every person is created in the image of God and has innate dignity. Actions such as abortion, euthanasia, genocide and murder conflict with the dignity of the human person. The United Nations...
Sister has life changing trip to Standing Rock Sioux Nation
...Transfer, Morton County and the United States stop the unjust treatment of all people: May the blessing of peace be upon all water protectors, warriors and relatives in Standing Rock, North Dakota. May peace run through you like a herd of buffalo. May you rise like the sun and lay to rest the dark black snake threatening your sacred grounds. May love, mercy and justice prevail in the land of your beloved ancestors, past, present and future. Amen The following...
Prayer for Peace and Healing
Source of all Life, Goodness and Love During this tumultuous time, draw us toward all that is good and compassionate. Make us instruments in restoring peace and healing to our world and all of creation. Help us come to a greater communion with each other, respecting and valuing our diversity. We grieve the senseless killings of innocent lives from all forms of violence. We yearn for equality for all, regardless of gender, race, culture, economic status and religion. Let us...
… I now await in peace…
… I now await in peace whatever it may please Our Lord to ordain for the future....