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HOPE summer 2022 — Moving forward together
...are searching, seeking, desiring to be in right relationship. They have a desire to be part of a puzzle bigger than themselves. They want to live the Gospel with other persons who are like-minded. They want to make a difference in the world.” Prayer: Leaning into God God of this new moment, I lean with all my weight and your Providence holds me up … Sisters of Providence provide hope and healing in a broken world Sisters of Providence have...
July 3, 2022: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
...displayed in this reading … to me, he is saying: “Don’t try to go it alone; go in twos so you’ll have support and companionship.” “If your message is not accepted, move on; don’t bang your head against the wall trying to persuade people.” I also find it interesting that Jesus says, “do not slink away if they don’t accept your message; speak your truth and let the town know how you feel, and leave!” Again, it is about the...
Providence Housing Corp. completes seventh phase of expansion
...with a brief history of the Providence Housing ministry from Sister Jenny, who has been involved with the housing units since it began. They also enjoyed refreshments and had an opportunity to ask questions about the facility. Sister Jenny said the roots of the housing units stem from the Congregation’s 1996 General “Possibilities” Chapter. The gift to the Pope, at the time of the beatification of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin in 1998, launched the official beginning of Providence Housing Corporation....
In Service to Life, All Life
The Sisters of Providence describe our purpose as honoring Divine Providence and furthering God’s loving plans by devoting ourselves to works of love, mercy and justice in service among God’s people. These works are undertaken in service to all life and care for all creation. Our recent proclamation, to join Pope Francis’s Laudato Si’ Action Platform, expresses the scope of life which we serve: Life of people, plants, animals and planet. It is our commitment to this integrated, or integral...
August 28, 2022: Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
...invited by him, and the host who invited both of you may approach you and say, ‘Give your place to this man,’ and then you would proceed with embarrassment to take the lowest place. “Rather, when you are invited, go and take the lowest place so that when the host comes to you he may say, ‘My friend, move up to a higher position.’ “Then you will enjoy the esteem of your companions at the table. For every one who...
In the Footsteps of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
Step down, pilgrims, we have arrived! Twenty-nine of us and our wonderful guide, Sue Jackson, arrived at our hotel in Chartres, France, on July 13. Thus began our French pilgrimage of Sisters of Providence, Providence Associates and friends called “In the Footsteps of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin.” I’d like to share with you a snapshot of our destinations. Every day we began with a prayer led by Sister Janice Smith. Here are a few of the highlights. Chartres Cathedral –...
Thanks-Giving
...colder fall days. I have a ministry and many wonderful associates that I am thankful for. What are you giving thanks for this Thanksgiving Day? So, what about the giving part of Thanks-Giving? This led me to thoughts on how I could give back from the many blessings I have been given. I can donate food to my local foodbank (or give to Providence Food Pantry in West Terre Haute). I can give time to a local food kitchen serving...
Gathering celebrates hidden women from scripture
Gloria and Monica, age 9, of Providence in the Desert, attended the July 31 “Hidden women of the lectionary” gathering. A prayer and praise service celebrating “Hidden Women of the Lectionary” in honor of the feast of Mary of Magdala was held at Providence in the Desert on July 31, 2014. Attending the candlelight service were Sisters of Providence, Providence Associates and women religious of Rochester Franciscans, Marist Missionaries and Sisters for Christian Community, all congregations that minister in the...
Sisters Lucy and Mary Fran cook up a good time
Sisters of Providence Lucy Nolan, left, and Mary Frances Keusal, right, volunteer preparing and serving food for shoppers and volunteers at the 2012 rummage sale for Providence Family Services in Chicago. You can get in on the action, and some great food, at this year’s sale next weekend. Looking for some great homemade pulled pork and coleslaw? Better yet, how about homemade pulled pork painstakingly slow-cooked by two Sisters of Providence? Look no further than the annual rummage sale to...
Photos from Sisters Speak Out: June 24 Community Prayer and Rally
...God-given dignity of every individual, promote protections for the most vulnerable among us and conserve our common home. Several other “echo events” were held nationwide for those who could not travel to the United States’ capital. Sister Tracey Horan, SP, attended a similar event in Arizona as part of her ministry there. In addition, Providence Associates organized an “echo event” at Christ Church Cathedral on Monument Circle in Indianapolis. The Sisters of Providence co-sponsored the event in Washington, D.C., the...
Remembering Sister Barbara Doherty
...would be at the Woods as she wanted to get a visit in before I had to leave. Prior to this, all my visits had been rushed as I was usually there as a Providence Associate to attend an Annual Meeting or the Providence Associate Spring Retreat. I told Barbara that I now lived at the Woods. The biggest smile came across her face and she said, “Do you really mean it?!” Memories Sister Barbara Doherty has been a lamp,...
Vatican visitation finds love
...and people who loved sisters and our way of life. In 2010, the Sisters of Providence received three US women religious who conducted several interviews. They talked with Sisters of Providence, some members of our staff, Providence Associates, lay advisors and our ministry partners. When the sister visitors left, we received no verbal or written feedback from them. Friendly goodbyes were said; but our Congregation knew only that the material gathered from the interviews would be joined with the outcome...