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Auschwitz-Birkenau
...feel it. The presence of the dead who now live in Spirit is with you. You see their photos and know that it could be you; it could be your children; it could be me. The parallels are our perils. The labeling of the “other” as vermin and a list of horrid names sets the stage for a loss of freedom and liberty to say nothing of the loss of humanity. The images are seared on my soul. If you think this...
Sister Mary Esther Lane (formerly Sister Francis Gertrude)
...out to be just that. Years later, she wrote “I love being a Sister of Providence. It is truly a gift from God.” Several years ago, the local fire department here said that all the roads in the area had to be named and labeled so that properties could be located in case of emergency. For one little street in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Village, with maybe eight houses in its total length, the neighbors decided theirs should be named “Mary Lane.”...
Senior jubilarians – 80 years and counting
...with her feelings of being troubled and afraid of what God asks of us. I imagine you jubilarians have known those feelings more than once in your 80, 75, 70, 60 years as Sisters of Providence. Yet Mary’s story, her experience of God, strengthens and fortifies you and us. As Sisters of Providence, we discern God’s will through prayer and dialogue with one another when we make decisions about ministry and living, when we gather in our Local Governing Units,...
“Creating Currents of Change” in Memphis
Keynote speaker Kerry Kennedy, center, and the young adult group gathered Friday night at the Call to Action conference. (photo courtesy Call to Action) Recently I had the opportunity to migrate south for the weekend to gather with hundreds of justice-minded Catholics in Memphis, Tennessee. My destination was the annual Call to Action National Conference. Moving prayer experiences, dynamic speakers and conversation with other conference attendees in a city with deep roots in civil rights and musical expression challenged me...
St. Joseph Lake history photo album
Wheelchairs on the dock! 1982 infirmary picnic. Another photo from the 1982 infirmary picnic. A more recent photo of Sister Jean Fuqua next to the sign marking the area surrounding the lake with its new name, Fuqua Park. The final shovel-fulls of dirt are removed allowing the water to move into the newly expanded area of the lake in 1981. The label on this photo on the scrapbook album: HATS OFF TO THE CREW This handsome crew spent a hot...
Warning, this album may contain photos of sunbathing nuns
...Lake in the 1980s. The label on this photo on the scrapbook album: HATS OFF TO THE CREW This handsome crew spent a hot August 15, 1981 seeding the slopes after the enlargement project. Seated on the hay: Jeanne Knoerle, Ruth Eileen Dwyer. Standing left to right: Bernice Kuper, Leona Walsh, Carol Nolan, Jean Fuqua, grandson of Taylor Ramsey, Taylor and Pete Farmer. In the truck: Mary Stella Morrisey, Agnese Boddington, Emily Walsh, Kathleen Desautels, Jean Karier, Sue Pietrus, Carol...
On policing and Providence
...What does all this have to do with Providence? In Sister Pat’s words, “Providence is moving into the unknown with the firm assurance that God is present. I never thought I’d choose this, but it’s another way to be God’s presence in the community. I never thought I’d spend my retirement in a police station, but it’s a blessing to be there.” She describes her philosophy in ministry as inspired by Charles de Foucauld. “He said it’s not necessary to...
Imperfect mercy
...her. Then, when her persistent pleas didn’t stop, he claimed that she was not one of his sheep. In the back and forth with the Canaanite woman, Jesus repeatedly makes excuses for not helping her and even seems to label her as unworthy. The woman’s famous response, “but even the dogs get to eat the scraps that fall from the table,” is not a testament to Jesus’ mercy, but to her own faith and persistence. So where was Jesus’ perfect...
Celebrating Sister Joni as she professes first vows on June 26
Buenas dias! Bienvenidos a la Madre, las hermanas y el hermano y otros miembros de la familia y tambien a todos amigos y amias de Joni. Good morning too, to all Sisters of Providence, Providence Associates and visitors. The scriptures proclaimed today are those designated for the 13th Sunday of Ordinary time – not scripture that Joni has chosen. Yet, as I prayed these scriptures, it seems Providence has gifted appropriate ones for this celebration – for Joni’s first profession...
Quotations from reflections given at General Chapter 2016
...may be calling us next.” —Providence Associate Sue Weber “We are called like Jesus to reach out to all people. … We need to challenge our society and ourselves and ask the question: Who are the despised of today? Is it the illegal immigrants or our gay, lesbian and transgender brothers and sisters? Is it the Muslims? Is it our own sisters and/or family members whose views are different than ours? None of us is perfect. We need each other...
Sister Elizabeth Meyer (formerly Sister Joseph Aloyse)
...June 1, 2022, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 90-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 72 years. Sister Ann continued: Elizabeth Ann Meyer was born to William and Elizabeth Boersig Meyer on June 14, 1931, in Indianapolis, even though Elizabeth always claimed Speedway, Indiana, as her birthplace and let it be known that there is a big difference! Elizabeth’s brothers, Joseph and William, preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Carolyn, and by nieces...
In memory of …
(Note: A Throwback Thursday in memory of Sister Marie Brendan Harvey will appear on our website on Thursday, Jan. 5). A total of 11 Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, have passed away this year. This month, the Throwback Thursday blog has been dedicated to those sisters’ lives and ministries. Last week, we focused on Sister Marilyn Therese Lipps and Sister Mary Concetta Ban᷉ez. This week’s blog will focus on the lives and ministries of Sister Mary Esther Lane...