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Rhythms and Tension
Rhythms and Tension was published by the Sisters of Providence in 1981. This booklet shares the stories of several sisters of a variety of ages and ministries. The introduction of this publication explains its purpose: “Thomas Merton once wrote that choosing to live a life in a monastery is no guarantee that one will find immediate peace. That comes only after one is able to envision oneself as ‘not even possible’ without the Divine. Even then, such insight is a...
Sister Beth Wright
Download complete interview with Sister Beth Wright (PDF) Current ministry: Assistant administrator, St. Ann Clinic Years in the Congregation: 9 Q. What do you like best about Saint Mary-of-the-Woods? A. The spirit here. The feel of the place. The peacefulness. Q. When I am not officially at work, or involved in ministry, you’re most likely to be… A. Reading, playing games, relaxing, visiting with family, friends, and SPs.. Q. I am passionate about… A. Women’s issues. Q. What the world...
Celebrating Puzzles!
...a puzzle for five to 10 minutes during an office break created a shift in her brain that helped her solve a complex accounting issue. Other staff members joined in, then donated some new puzzles and thus began a puzzle practice in the office. Providence Associate Lorrie Scheidler loves jigsaw puzzles because it’s building a picture that involves strategy, patience, and perspective. Like many of us, she finds it a peaceful activity and having another person help makes it more...
The remarkable life of Mother Marie Gratia Luking
...on an extensive building program for the school and the novitiate. Through fund-raising efforts in Peiping, Hankow and Shanghai, she procured financial assistance from foreigners and wealthy Chinese. The threat from Japan (1935-1941) Japan soon became an increased threat to the peace of China. Throughout 1935 and 1936, this situation worsened so that by the summer of 1937, all over Honan Province, there were air raids, bombings and attacks by foot soldiers. By December of that year, only 100 of...
Sister Joyce Brophy
...Saint Mary-of-the-Woods? It is home. What the world needs now… What we profess in peace, justice, mercy and love. Q. Why did you choose the Sisters of Providence? A. Although two of my Providence High School classmates were entering the local Sisters of St. Francis, I chose the Sisters of Providence. These sisters had been my teachers in elementary and high school. I felt comfortable with them and admired them. I wanted to emulate Sister Rose Scecina, my first-grade teacher,...
PFS volunteer brings love for justice, education to her work
...which she worked for twelve years dealing with issues from poverty and the nuclear arms race, to equal rights for women and apartheid in Africa to US support of wars in Central America. When asked about the time she was arrested for peaceful protesting, she responds, “Which time? I’ve been arrested lots of times.” Sister Dorothy is a woman willing to put her own comfort and security on the line to bring goodness, equality and fairness to others. She’s still...
Sister Rita Clare Gerardot
...am passionate about… Peace and justice. Q. One thing most people don’t know about you… That I once, in full habit, swung across a ravine on a thick rope to the other side, and then swung back. Q. Why did you choose to become a Sister of Providence? A. I received a personal invitation from one of the teachers from Central Catholic High School (Fort Wayne, Ind.), Sister Mary Clare Fritsch. She was not my teacher. It was toward the...
Sister Stella Marie Langdale
...she had injured her ankle. At first, a slight lameness was the only consequence, but in later years, the injury worsened and necessitated a cane. She was a gentle person, thoughtful and considerate of others, much loved by the Sisters who recognized the refined “southern lady.” She carried out her religious duties with love and devotion. May she rest in peace! This is her complete ministry: In Indiana: Teacher, St. Agnes, Indianapolis (1921-22); Teacher, Sacred Heart, Evansville (1922-24); Teacher, St....
Journals and Letters week 24: Support and hope
...raise up the heaviest burdens, a light to enlighten her in her doubts and a confidant to whom she may confide her pains and from whom she may draw the consolation she needs.” The book’s editor says the arrival of the new bishop brings peace, happiness and a feeling of security hitherto unknown at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Yay! Finally. Loyal, loving chaplain A daguerreotype image of Fr. Corbe in his younger years The rest of the section is about one of...
Ask Sister Dina: Why is the general superior no longer called “Mother”?
...“general superior,” began to be used. When eventually we returned to our original form of government (having grown much smaller), we kept the title general superior for the leader of the entire Congregation. The 1981 General Chapter delegates voted to officially change the title of our Congregational leader from “superior general” to “general superior.” I hope this answers your question, Judy. Thank you for asking. Please know that I hold you in prayer. Peace and blessings, Sister Dina Bato, SP Do you...
June 9, 2024: Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
...seating being arranged “in choir” for the Liturgy of the Hours, but I didn’t explain the tabernacle. As we left, she commented that there was something about that space that gave an overwhelming sense of calm and peace. A recent reflection in Living Faith referred to the mystics as having a sense of “hierognosis” or feeling the Eucharistic Presence of God without knowing what was there. I believe that’s what she experienced. I knew what was there, and in my...
Thank you for a joy-filled week
...sisters that were my role models. I hope you are doing well during this difficult time. One of my goals is to get back to the Woods and experience the peace and holiness of this special place.” “I would like to thank you for everything that you have done over the years. Your work is amazing. I have many fond memories of the sisters who taught me at St. Patrick’s School in Stoneham, Massachusetts. Along with my parents, I credit...