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A response from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious to These Times
...beliefs is an important exercise for us as we are confronted with rhetoric that urges us to change course and actions that oppose our principles. These values, around which we have spoken publicly and that have guided our lives, include: The belief in the inherent right to life of all human beings and the dignity of each life The commitment to the Gospel demands of love, welcome, and care for all people, especially those who are most vulnerable The duty...
Miracle Place celebrates 25 years!
...Barbara added. “We currently have five tutors and 10 students in the learning center. The children are thriving with the individual loving attention they receive.” Sister Maité Rodriguez-Mora with a child at Miracle Place. A ‘Congregation Commitment’ Sister Barbara added Miracle Place is a “Congregation commitment” to those who need help the most. “We serve a wide variety of people without regard for differences,” she said. “It is a way for people of different backgrounds, cultures and social economic statuses...
Annmarie Portela: ‘With this decision, I am truly content’
...really nice experience and discussion also. 4.) What commitment did you make for this year? The following are the commitments I made for the year, but I see them as for a lifetime: continually view the lives of the Sisters of Providence as they exemplify a forever challenge of living my life justly, lovingly and compassionately; (i.e.: Visit a sister I did not know and get to know her and her life’s mission!) conscientiously reflect on my own experiences, through...
Sisters companion, advocate for immigrants
...Immigrants today consists of 170 members from 54 congregations. “I connected with this ministry while reflecting on our 2006 and 2011 chapter commitments, which among other challenges called us to respond to urgent global needs,” Sister Marilyn said. Sister Marilyn Kofler, center, joins Sisters and Brothers of Immigrants in a prayer service in the rotunda at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield in an effort to lobby for temporary driving licenses for new immigrants. (Submitted photo.) Sister Marilyn has lived out...
A Providence Associate’s look at Chapter
Growing in relationship with all who share the charism of Providence Editor’s note: The Sisters of Providence General Chapter 2016 was an historic moment. It was the first General Chapter in which Providence Associates were invited to participate in a portion of the Chapter. Providence Associates participated as non-voting members for the first two days. Providence Associate Kaitlyn Willy was among them. Providence Associate Kaitlyn Willy, who is currently in graduate school in Texas, renewed her commitment as a Providence...
The Six C’s of convening constructive conversation
...talk to one another. Curiosity Decide together what questions are likely to surface new information that will be of genuine mutual interest. Ask questions to learn. Commitment Discuss what commitments will strengthen mutual trust. For example, to stay until the end, to honor requests to keep what is said to yourself or “off the record,” to “hang in” to the best of your ability, listening even to what is hard to hear. (Courage might have been a 7th C.) Credibility...
‘Green’ Investments
As part of the Providence Climate Agreement entered into by the Sisters of Providence, Providence Associates and others, some pledged to “greening” their investments. The question then emerged, how do I do that? Through such a pledge, people are seeking ways to connect their values of climate injustices and a healthy Earth environment and their investing. They are seeking sustainable investing as part of their commitment to this agreement. As the chair of the Sisters of Providence Ethical Investment Task...
Saying yes to poverty, chastity and obedience
...yes to vowed life Sister Corbin, right, at National Catholic Youth Congress, poses with a sister of a different order and with a cutout of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Professing perpetual vows is another “Yes” — but not the last or final. This “yes” is a commitment I proclaimed before my sisters, the world and the Source of All Being to remain open to life and allow the Kin(g)dom of God to emerge through and around me. I feel deeply...
‘Tis the Season of Visions and Dreams
...creatures of Earth, particularly the most vulnerable, we commit to work against climate injustice … We pledge, in addition, to advocate for strong environmental policy.” Goals for 2019-2020 were chosen to further develop the Providence Climate Agreement and give participants tools for advancing commitments made via the Agreement. These goals clustered around three areas: Fossil fuel reduction and renewable energy increases, Political engagement for strong environmental policies on both local and national levels, and Dietary actions for greenhouse gas reductions....
Newsnotes: Sisters of Providence news update winter 2021
...Paris, Ill. Vonda Monts West Terre Haute, Ind. The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods continue to be blessed by our ever-growing Providence community. On Saturday, Nov. 14, 20 women and men made first commitments as Providence Associates. In addition, 89 Providence Associates renewed their commitment to love, mercy and justice. This brings the total number of Providence Associates to 289. Covid-19 didn’t stop the ceremony. But it did greatly change it. This year there was no bustling activity and...
Message of Pope Francis for Creation Day 2023
...a rapid and equitable transition to end the era of fossil fuels. According to the commitments undertaken in the Parish Agreement to restrain global warming, it is absurd to permit the continued exploration and expansion of fossil fuel infrastructures. Let us raise our voices to halt this injustice towards the poor and towards our children, who will bear the worst effects of climate change. I appeal to all people of good will to act in conformity with these perspectives on...
A reflection for the Season of Creation
...a commitment to participate in the Laudato Si’ Action Platform. And through the years I believe we have come to understand that all of this is inextricably intertwined in our spiritual journey. As Elizabeth Johnson noted: “Once we see that the evolving community of life on Earth continues to be the dwelling place of the Spirit and its ruination an unspeakable sin; once we understand that this community is blessedly included in the redeemed future promised in Jesus Christ; then...