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Called by God to life as a doctor and a Sister of Providence
...mom is a pediatric nurse, and my dad is a doctor, a hematopathologist. Inspired by them, from the time I was four I knew I wanted to be a doctor. This was my sole goal through my childhood into my early adulthood. Every choice I made was with this goal in mind. It guided my choice of classes, volunteer opportunities, my undergraduate university and even what I chose as a major. Providential moments And yet here is the first Providence moment...
May 1, 2022: Third Sunday of Easter
...time Jesus was revealed to his disciples after being raised from the dead. When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” Simon Peter answered him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.” He then said to Simon Peter a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Simon Peter answered him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I...
August 17, 2025: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
...Gospel, faithful to God’s mission and courageous in the long haul. The time is now — not some far off tomorrow — to be God’s presence, to nonviolently and graciously face conflict and division, to boldly speak and act against evil, to deliberately find concrete ways to further the kingdom. Now is the time to be seeds of hope, of healing, of reconciliation and transformation. Suffering is inevitable. People of Hope, let’s continue to rely on Providence and enter deeply...
Mother, grandmother and sister?
...how and why I was being called to be a religious sister in our community and also feeling a responsibility toward my young son. I was enthused and attracted, but felt withdrawn at times.” Sister Marilú Covani She said the support of her formation team was crucial. She was surrounded by the love and friendship of many sister-friends during those first two years. Then, it was time for her to move to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods to begin her novitiate (a period...
November 30, 2025: First Sunday of Advent
...In this season of Advent, we are preparing to remember and to celebrate Christ’s coming among us. This preparation requires a certain spiritual readiness from us and the four weeks of Advent can be a blessed time for us to be aware of every encounter as a moment of grace to experience God’s presence with us. Advent is also about preparing for Christ’s return in glory at the end of time, and in welcoming his arrival in our hearts each...
January 21, 2024: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel: Mark 1:14-20 After John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the Gospel of God and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the reign of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the Gospel.” And passing along by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net in the sea; for they made their living by fishing. Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fishers of people.”...
Sister Evelyn Ovalles reflects on Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and home
...the tent, one of our themes in the past, are valuable to me and we sure have such opportunities here. I grew up in an island so I love water and enjoy spending time in St. Joe’s lake. It’s restorative to be around water; it just washes away physical, emotional or spiritual fatigue. Sister Mary Pat Peacock taught me how to fish a few years back and at times I practice what she had taught me. I still am not...
Sister Marceline Mattingly
...Mary Louise O’Connor to a resident she was meeting for the first time, for whom she might become an advocate, obtaining for her a favorite candy bar or treat. Sister Dorothy Wolsiffer became Marcie’s dear friend rather late in life and Dorothy spent a lot of time with Marcie. She would dial the phone for Marcie’s MANY phone calls. If Dorothy got tired first, usually the case, she would just have to leave. She also recalled: “If you accompanied Marcie...
Sister Marie David Schroeder
...sitting outside her door every morning to greet the incoming staff, prayer time, Mass, meal times, relaxation activities and naps. Her favorite relaxation activities were playing cards, games on the computer and TV. Sister Patricia McIntyre with Sister Marie David Schroeder. Marie David was genuine! She was a woman of determination. She was not afraid to speak her mind when she disagreed with something. Although she found change in the Community difficult, she would eventually come to acceptance. She also...
Reflections for the Easter Triduum
...the manner of Jesus? There is Jesus on Good Friday — forgiving not only the “good thief” hanging next to him on the cross but also those who crucified him. Eventually he would make the man who denied him the rock on which he built his church. Throughout his life, Jesus neither condemned the outcast or the sinner. He healed whether or not it was allowed on the Sabbath. Is it time for me to atone for my own failures...
The Irish Connection
This undated photo depicts Sister Gemma Malone (second from left in back row) and her sister, Sister Francis Catherine (back row, far right) along with Sister Mercedes McAllister (back row, left), Reverend Michael Malone (front, center), Margaret Ann Doriot (front, left) and Jule Doriot. Margaret Ann Doriot later entered the Congregation and was given the religious name Sister Thomas Jeanne. From time to time, people get on Facebook and send us requests for the weekly Throwback Thursday blog. We love...
A Reflection for the Feast of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...been a blessing that so many people have found their way here to our Woods to visit her shrine and to be present with her in a special way. There is something about presence, isn’t there? Hers was and truly continues to be a healing presence. I think about this every time I am with a group gathered around her resting place in the Shrine or when I make my way there myself. Eyes closed, hands touching her coffin, hearts...