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Sister Mary Ann McCauley
...What the world needs now… A. Love sweet love; nurturing, recycling Q. Name one thing you miss about being a kid. A. I think I should have had a little more play time when I was a kid. I had to grow up early. Q. Why did you choose to become a Sister of Providence? A. Being a Terre Haute native, the Sisters of Providence were the closest to me. I was taught by the Sisters of Providence in grade...
True to the calling: Providence Associate Joan Frisz
...as a Providence Associate gives me the opportunity to honor my heritage, while at the same time exploring ways of engaging my spirituality and growing in my relationship with others and with God. Six years ago I was completing a 20-week Engaging Spirituality program and it was time to discern next steps. It was at that time that I applied to be a Providence Associate, as this seemed the natural next step to continue to engage and grow and learn....
Sister Mary Rita Griffin (formerly Sister Mary Paula)
...grades as well as high school. Part of these years, she served as a full-time principal or principal and teacher at the same time. In 1985, Sister Mary Rita began 18 years in a different and loved type of ministry, that of serving the poor and forgotten people in Washington, D.C. Then, there were two years in Taiwan, followed by nine years at Woods Day Care/Pre-School, and finally at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center as Coordinator of the Our Lady...
A Woodsie reflects: Shannon Sonderman
...farming family until their own house was built for them months later. In times of fear, she would often remain calm and assure fellow sisters that the God of Providence had helped them through the past and so he would be there in the future. The faith and compassion that she lived her life by is inspirational. When I am having a hard time in my daily life, I look to the life of Mama Teddy. She was able to...
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
...the name of Christ. Daily I must remind myself that whatever the “cross” he will take care of me and God is always working for the salvation of the world. Action What burden do you have that weighs you down? Do you carry this cross aware that Christ is there to help in this time of need? In this time of need pray serenely and sincerely that you accept this burden and know that Christ will take care of it....
Sister Bernadette Mary Carroll
...you very, very much and those of us who knew her can assure you that she prayed daily for you and all your family. No doubt that continues now in an even stronger way. Sister Bernadette Mary was a woman of prayer … she described her retreat days and times of prayer to Sister Kay as “wasting time with God.” Her daily routine was to pray in the Shrine Chapel before Saint Mother Theodore’s remains and then to continue her...
Sister Marilyn Baker
...Least favorite food: fried fish Favorite pizza topping: mushroom/onion/black olive Favorite course in school: reading in grade school, literature in high school and educational methodology in college. Favorite form of prayer: shared prayer services Favorite recreation: talking with friends Favorite sport: watching synchronized ice-skating Favorite quote: Saint Mother Theodore: “To write requires time, but to love, to cherish, to pray for the happiness of our friends, time is not needed.” Favorite TV program: “NCIS” Favorite music/song: (I love too many...
Celebration of the 100th anniversary of the mission to Asia
...certainly found poverty. And for this we are not sorry but rejoice that we should be considered worthy to share something of the poverty that our holy Foundress and her companions suffered. While our poverty is not so great as was that of our foundresses, considering the advance in time, it is great. Our dwelling consists of a large room for dining room and recreation room and also chapel when the weather does not permit us to go to the...
August 20, 2023: Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time
...this? I know what rattles me about this passage. It is incredibly difficult for me to ask for help. By the time I come forward to ask, I am a mess and in need and usually ashamed to ask. I should be able to handle everything without help. This is the story I place on the Canaanite woman. I know her well. She had convinced herself to come for help and it has been hard. She does not need the...
Sister Leona (Mary Charlene) Walsh
...hall moderator. She had a good sense of humor and seemed to know just how far to let things go before needing to step in. In good times and hard times, it seemed she was always there for us,’” continued Sister Jenny. In 1976, Sister Leona returned to the Woods to minister as a librarian at the college. She served in this position until 2002. “Sister Leona was hired as the periodicals librarian and began work for her new boss...
Our Expected Guest
Every year about this time, we anticipate a visit from a dear friend. Once again, he has kept his promise to come to be with us, enjoy a special time and prepare for an upcoming celebration. As usual, I ask myself, “When is he coming?” “How long will he stay?” “What will he need?” and “Just how will we spend our time together?” I think about how I will open wide my door, straighten the welcome mat, and greet him....
Slow down before you speed up.
It’s November. That time of year when life seems to speed up as we prepare to celebrate various religious and cultural holidays to end the calendar year. But before we all move on to the hustle and bustle that inevitably occurs this time of year, why not consider slowing down for these first few days in November to remember those people who are not still with us. Photos of loved ones displayed by Sisters of Providence at the Church of...