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Sister Joanna Valentino (formerly Sister Marie Dominic)
...summons from her provident God to become part of something huge and so much larger than herself – to go as a Sister of Providence to bear fruit, to bear fruit that will last. She lived quietly with layers and layers of hard work and sacrifice poured out in answer to her call. As a young sister, Joanna’s favorite indoor sport was the weekly rearranging of the furniture in her home. She was a shoe hog and lived the mantra,...
I unite with all my sisters and all who share the charism of Providence …
...be faithful to the Gospel even when it means being at odds with hierarchy, and to seek out peace in all things. I have learned so much about being a woman, a Christian, a Catholic, an environmental steward, and generally being a human from these people. They introduced me to some of my favorite authors, interests, and hobbies. These are my people. My family. My community. Being away from the Woods makes maintaining this relationship tough sometimes. Facebook has truly...
Sister Helen Vinton: environmental virtuoso in the bayous
...far, it’s been working, with some borrowers even repaying larger sums than they received. We are trying to raise $25 million to underwrite the fund and its administration to assist families in five southeastern coastal states. Our goal for Louisiana from that total is $5 million and, so far, we have raised about half that amount. Using the fund also helps the farmer or fisher family to gain standing with the banks for when they need larger loans to buy...
At home in nature
...and liver problems, and as a diuretic. Mother Theodore utilized all of these during her sojourn here in the Woods. The American coneflower is portrayed on the stained glass window. Can’t you just imagine Mother Theodore reaching down to pick a beautiful American coneflower, dandelion, or even her favorite linden leaf while taking a walk in the woods on a gorgeous spring day? Perhaps after one of her many illnesses, she needed to get outside and enjoy the bounty of...
Sister Loretta Maureen Gansemer
...had in the Sisters of Providence. We will remember the huge gift of humble generosity and her spacious welcome to everyone she encountered; and how she graciously let go of her wants to do whatever was needed to be done for another in need. We will remember enjoying California sunsets and touring Olvera Street with her; hearing her talk about her favorite canines: Toby, Willie and Teddy; watching the entertaining rabbits in the courtyard and sipping Cappuccino; sharing her love...
Sister Dorothy Hucksoll (formerly Sister Francis Ellen)
...Dorothy dearly loved Sister Wendy and took it upon herself to write “Sister Wendy’s Story,” which she called “a labor of love.” Why she wrote it is worth noting: “So Wendy would be able to retrieve memories of her life forgotten in the accident and so Wendy would know how much others loved her.” She also wrote it because she wanted her professional caregivers “to know Wendy the person – her loving relationships, her serious personality along with her keen...
Did you know these 7 ways to give to the Sisters of Providence?
...Rewards programs. 7. Tell us about your favorite rewards program Contact Rosie Blankenship at rblanken@spsmw.org or 812-535-2817 to tell us about other rewards programs we may not know about but could benefit from. There are many other ways to give to the SPs — from attending events to shopping at Linden Leaf Gifts. But most importantly, you can give every day to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods by keeping us and our mission in your prayers! (Originally published...
Voice lessons in discernment
...natural when shifting to a higher register to find your voice in an awkward transitional space. She encouraged me to squeak if I needed to, but not to be afraid of the higher notes. In this moment, I asked myself … In what ways am I shying away from risks for fear of imperfection? Just let go – don’t try to mask your natural voice. Perhaps my favorite insight from voice lessons so far has been the importance of letting...
A lampworker’s meditation
Author’s note: I have taken up a new hobby. A friend introduced me to lampworking (using a torch to turn glass rods into beads). It has been a very spiritual experience, and I felt the need to write down some of my reflections. I pick up the mandrel. Cold steel, straight and solid, it will be the core of the bead until the bead can stand on its own. It is the faith of the church that centers and supports....
Running in the dark
My favorite sunrise photo – taken in Kenya in 2007. Stepping out into the cool morning air, I gazed into the darkness. Although I had known full well that it would still be dark at 6 a.m., I was surprised at my own hesitance to begin my morning run. Now, before my sisters and family members have a collective anxiety attack, I should mention that I was equipped with a good flashlight, my phone, and (yes, Dad) a neon yellow...
Retired sisters share Saint Mother Theodore and her home
...relive the foundation story of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. The work of many makes this possible, among them Sister Rosemary Nudd. Sister Rosemary is freshly retired from teaching English at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) and she has always been passionate about giving tours of the grounds. She did so during her ministry at SMWC and spends even more time with it now. In 2011 Sister Rosemary was asked to help write the storyline that is embedded on the walls of the shrine...
What brings you here? What are you searching for?
Providence Associate candidate Jeanne Rewa spends some time with her Sister of Providence companion Sister Rita Clare Gerardot at the Providence Associate orientation Oct. 10 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We’re all searching for something, aren’t we? This past Saturday, 36 new Providence Associate candidates gathered for orientation at Saint Mary of-the-Woods. (Two couldn’t make it and four more will gather for an orientation in California soon, bringing this year’s total number of Providence Associate candidates to 42!) One of my favorite...