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Journals and Letters week 35: Letter of instruction, letter of prayer
...renewal and fellowship. She calls them home also for discernment in the election of an assistant and of a mistress of novices. And, like any good mother, she provides them practical spiritual and travel guidance: to (be) “models of prudence and modesty.” Her maternal love also reflects the reality of death and loss within the community. She reminds them of Sister Marie Joseph. This sister had come home to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods the previous year for the 1850 retreat and the...
From darkness into light
I saw how a flower grew from seed to bloom from darkness into light And I knew that could happen to our world too — This growing in and emerging from Darkness into Light: A Light that illuminates Hope; Whose beams radiate Healing, Renewal and Transformation; Whose rays shine on the promise of Life again. And what of our world? It will be flowering for all to see! — Cathy Lamperski Dearing, Providence Associate (Originally published in the Summer 2021 issue...
Journals and Letters week 28: Death of the bishop
...(which today in addition to Sisters of Providence also includes Providence Associates) coming home for meeting and renewal time in the summer continues to the present. Mother Theodore’s strong leadership amidst struggle has paid off in the longevity and character of the community she founded. Share your thoughts How do you see Mother Theodore dealing with disappointment here? How do you deal with disappointment? What most stood out for you as your read this section? Next week > page 262...
Virtual Guided Meditation 2026
...Through guided practices, you’ll be invited to explore meaningful themes in your life, engaging your mind, body and heart in prayerful reflection. Each month, the meditation will be led by a Sister of Providence who will guide you through this enriching experience. The free meditation series takes place via Zoom on January 22, February 26, March 26, and April 23 in 2026. Please register to receive the link and join us in this journey of inward reflection and spiritual renewal....
Join us for ‘An Evening with Carrie Newcomer!’
...7:30 p.m., and will take place in the Conservatory of Music on the campus of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Sister Dawn says having Carrie come to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for the show will enhance the year-long jubilee celebration. A Catholic Jubilee year takes place every 25 years and is considered a time of forgiveness, reconciliation and spiritual renewal. “Carrie’s folk music reflects her own belief in hope as a renewable resource,” Sister Dawn said. “She sees the practice of active hope as...
Sisters hosting Carrie Newcomer concert
...and is considered a time of forgiveness, reconciliation and spiritual renewal. Newcomer is well known for her musical depth and the progressive spiritual content of her songs, poetry and workshops, and for her continued work in justice, spiritual and interfaith communities, and health and hunger organizations. “Music also has held a sacred place in the life of the Sisters of Providence,” Sister Dawn added. “It seems to me that this concert with Carrie Newcomer enables people to share in that...
Sister Andre Panepinto
...St. Dennis School. Sister Kathleen Leonard shared, “Peter, Bill and Tony, Andre’s nephews, spent a lot of time with Andre and the Sisters in Lockport. One day, I don’t know what Peter was doing but Sister Patty Geis said to him, ‘Do you think you’re the boss of the world?’ Peter’s response was very serious: “NO, AUNT GEN IS.” After seven years at St. Dennis, Sister Andre felt a need for renewal within herself. She then went to the University...
Virtual Guided Meditation 2025
...the Divine. Through guided practices, you’ll be invited to explore meaningful themes in your life, engaging your mind, body and heart in prayerful reflection. Each month, the meditation will be led by a Sister of Providence who will guide you through this enriching experience. The free meditation series takes place via Zoom on the second Thursday of each month, January through May. Please register to receive the link and join us in this journey of inward reflection and spiritual renewal....
Sisters of Providence celebrate Jubilees
...In Indiana: Teacher, St. Margaret Mary, Terre Haute (1968-70); Teacher, Tenth Street School, Jasper (1970-72), Corporate Renewal Team, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1972-76); Pastoral Associate, St. Margaret Mary Parish, Terre Haute (1976-2004); Parish Life Coordinator, St. Margaret Mary Parish, Terre Haute (2004-05); Preparation for Formation Ministry and Congregation Services, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2006-07); Director of Novices, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2007-11); General Councilor, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2011-2022). Sister Constance Kramer, formerly Sister Marita, was born in Dayton, Ohio. Currently, she...
Reflections for the Silver Jubilee of Sister Evelyn Ovalles
...Providence. May all of us make a silent vow this day to do the same, wherever or whoever we may be, in response to God’s invitation to enter through the narrow gate. May we, too, come alive as we follow our own path traced out for us by Providence. MABUHAY *** So I invite all Sisters of Providence to stand now and renew your vows. And Evelyn, please come up to the sanctuary and lead us in our vow renewal....
Cherish the Sacred Gift of Creation
...conversion’ which Saint John Paul II encouraged us to embrace: the renewal of our relationship with creation so that we no longer see it as an object to be exploited but cherish it instead as a sacred gift from our Creator. Furthermore, we should realize that an integral approach to respect for the environment involves four relationships: with God, with our brothers and sisters of today and tomorrow, with all of nature, and with ourselves.” (Message of Pope Francis for...
Celebrate the Season of Creation 2023
In the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans proclaimed in today’s liturgy, the Apostle leads us in prayer as he cries out, “Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.” Following the lead of the Apostle, we ponder the questions raised by Pope Francis. “How can we contribute to the mighty river of justice...