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What Does Pentecost Have to Do With Dandelions?
...of praise, This is the feast of fire, air and water Poured out and breathed and kindled into earth The earth itself awakens to her maker And is translated out of death to birth. The right words come today in the right order And every word spells freedom and release Today the gospel crosses every border All tongues are loosened by the Prince of Peace Today the lost are found in His translation Whose mother-tongue is Love, in every nation....
April 18, 2021: Third Sunday of Easter
Luke Chapter 24: 35-48 Two disciples recounted what had taken place on the way, and how Jesus was made known to them in the breaking of bread. While they were still speaking about this, he stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” But they were startled and terrified and thought that they were seeing a ghost. Then he said to them, “Why are you troubled? And why do questions arise in your hearts? Look at...
A Statement by the National Black Sisters Conference on the murder of Tyre Nichols
Note: Along with the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, we are sharing the following statement by the National Black Sisters Conference on the murder of Tyre Nichols with all of you. The statement was released on January 30. “With righteous indignation, we all must act!” The New Year is barely a month old. We have just celebrated the national holiday honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the warrior of peace, and the world sadly commemorated...
On healing touch and the wall at the border
...she felt like singing. … All expressed gratitude, many experienced peace and felt more relaxed, some shed a tear, or tears. I felt each session with every person a privilege, a blessing and even, sacramental. The Wall Sister Tracey Horan, SP, teaches a group of high school students about the U.S./Mexico border as part of her ministry at Kino Border Initiative. Artwork of José Antonio Elena Rodriguez at the border I have mixed emotions about the wall at the U.S./Mexico...
Spirituality, justice, love of fresh food fuel Providence Associate’s sustainable lifestyle.
...heavily in areas of sustainability, having served on boards for local farmers’ markets, the local food co-op, the area Food Policy Council, the Commission on Sustainability and more. Sharing healthful food Much of her efforts currently are around the Healthful Food for All Fund, a program she helped found that purchases foods left after the farmer’s market for half price and donates them to local charities. This year the Sisters of Providence Peace with Justice Fund helped support the effort....
Former teacher influences a career in environmental law
...most pressing issue facing humanity, we are focusing our efforts on bringing attention to this issue in Indiana. Climate change is more than an environmental issue — it touches on all principles of the Earth Charter — social justice, peace and non-violence, democracy. We have initiated a petition for rule-making with the Indiana Environmental Rules Board, requesting that the board adopt a process for developing a “climate action plan” for Indiana. It has been an uphill battle so far, as...
Justice on the margins: Providence Associate Maria Price
...Peace, just shortly after the conclusion of the Contra war. “We visited communities throughout the rural parts of the country and heard stories that put a human face on the ravages of war,” Maria said. “This experience deepened my commitment to the people of Central America, and all people who suffer at the hands of unjust economic policies and military actions.” As a result, she said her church began a nurturing relationship with Our Lord of Esquipulas Parish in Esquipulas,...
What is your word for 2019?
...loving care provides endless gifts, this notion of gratefulness expands my mind and heart and reminds me to focus on what I want to pass on to others. Certainly, I want to pass on the gift of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, not only to my Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates, but also to all those needing the peace and serenity, the loving and healing presence of the Holy that is the Woods. And beyond Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, I want to pass on...
Congregation shares LCWR statement on action to prevent gun violence
...and Provides funding to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct public health research on firearm violence prevention. We pledge to stand with all who seek to put an end to the epidemic violence in our land and to follow the path of peace. Let us never doubt that the deep darkness of these days can be overcome by the radiant light of our lives and actions lived in love....
Poems from Sister Mary Theodosia Mug
...Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. We wanted to share some of Sister Mary Theodosia’s poems with you. Providence In Gentleness, in might, In paths of light And darksome leadings oft; In sorrow’s cloud, surprise In joy’s fair guise And cadence sweet and soft; In wondrous hope, in peace, In doubt’s surcease, And faith’s omnipotence; Comes ever to our view, The ages through, A loving Providence. To Mother Theodore May we hear what Angels whisper as we gaze Upon the smiles thy tender...
Thanksgiving Reflection
.... For years, I’ve said or thought to myself, “two things can be true at the same time.” I can’t remember where I got the words originally, but I do remember to say it often. Perhaps then I need to drop my current notion that life should be all thanksgiving and no violence, to give thanks for the peace and gratitude present in so many places on Earth. Perhaps I need to pray the Sisters of Providence Litany of Non-Violence...
Reflecting on a Palm Sunday tradition
...family member. My mom told me it was a sign of wishing Easter blessings on that person and their household. I like it. It brings me comfort, solace, good memories. By the way, as years went by, mom allowed me to graduate to making palm hearts! They’re a bit funky looking, but that didn’t matter then, nor does it now. Blessings, peace and love to each of you this Holy Week. And, perhaps you’ll want to take up this tradition?...