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January 28, 2024: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
...That good news included lifting up people who were burdened by many forms of illness. The man in today’s gospel was most likely suffering from a mental or emotional illness. There was no understanding of such illnesses at that time. Hopefully we have come a long way since then. And so, it was amazing for those who witnessed the response of the unclean spirits to Jesus command! And yet, today, conflict is causing unbelievable suffering for millions of people in...
From darkness to the promise of new life in Easter
Embrace this beautiful season of hope, happiness and joy. Remember, through darkness light does come! When I met with my spiritual advisor recently, I told her that the season of Lent has gotten away from me. I don’t feel I have given much during this sacred time of the year. I feel I have wasted my time. And so I shared with her just what has had my attention, my emotions, these last several weeks. My office in Orland Park,...
Sisters of Providence welcome new postulant
...a bachelor’s degree in sociology. She also has a bachelor of science degree in social work from the University of Missouri in St. Louis. For a time, Leslie was a woman religious in another Congregation of Catholic sisters and ministered in Texas with Catholic Charities before moving back to Missouri. In 2014, she began a ministry at St. Pius Parish in St. Louis as the Pastoral Associate for Immigrants and Refugees. “I loved (ministering at St. Pius Parish),” Leslie said....
Against All Odds: Focus on Sister Mary Elise Renauldt, SP
...Elise’s life describes her this way: “From the time she entered the Novitiate, Sr. M. Elise was a person of pronounced individuality. She was generous, whole-souled, enthusiastic, and thoroughly devoted to whatever was assigned her. Her education was limited, but she was in many ways a genius and could put her hand to anything …” (Archives, Commentary) Born Mary Jane Renault into a family of both French and Native American descent, Sister Mary Elise Renauldt was the granddaughter of “Joseph...
Celebrating our Volunteers!
This week is National Volunteer Week. For the past year, we were limited in the amount of time our volunteers could come due to COVID-19, but we wanted to say “Thank You” to those who offer their time to come to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods to help the Sisters of Providence! We are also highlighting some of our volunteers in this piece to give you a better idea of what it is that they do. Thank you again for all you do!...
Sister Mary Magdalen Schwartz
...Mary Magdalen attended two grade schools in Chicago: Our Lady of Victory and St. Viator. “Mary Mag, as we all called her, first became acquainted with the Sisters of Providence while attending Providence High School in Chicago. Evidently, it was the practice of eighth-grade teachers at that time to take students to different high schools, have them take the entrance test and, hopefully, receive a scholarship from one of them. When she took the test at Providence High School, she...
Sister Margaret Norris (formerly Sister Marie Angeline)
...Norris (left) with her companion Sister Jody O’Neil Many times, Margaret spoke of herself as being “a doer, not a spectator.” And do she did! While in Jasper, she volunteered in the hospital and also for Habitat for Humanity. One of the workers asked if she could quit her day job (teaching) and join their ranks on a full-time basis – she was that good. In 2008, she returned to the motherhouse and continued her volunteering ways, primarily by offering...
June 26, 2022: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
...dead. But you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” And another said, “I will follow you, Lord, but first let me say farewell to my family at home.” (To him) Jesus said, “No one who sets a hand to the plow and looks to what was left behind is fit for the kingdom of God.” Reflection Every time I read this Gospel and reflect upon it, I am puzzled by the harsh words of Christ. I wonder if I...
The Beatitudes: The Journey to Reconciliation
...my heart is free from judgement, I can be fully present to others. Blessed are those who work for peace, they will be called the children of God. I often end correspondence with “Peace” and feel good about that. However, that is not being a peacemaker. Jesus is clear about reconciliation. “Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?’ Jesus answered, ‘I...
Saint Mother Theodore’s welcome: a foundation day reflection
...no Wabash Avenue bridge. The crossing of the Wabash was made by ferry—probably a flat-bottomed open raft. Arrival on the other side was followed by a carriage ride through the river bottoms on and at times wholly submerged plank road—a soggy, wet, carriage ride during which the horses were at times literally swimming, with water up to their necks. The carriage tipped sideways twice, its wheels caught on tree roots. Later, Mother Theodore would write, “When one has nothing more...
November 16, 2025: Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
...for many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he.’ and ‘The time has come.’ Do not follow them! When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified, for such things must happen first, but it will not immediately be the end.” Then he said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be powerful earthquakes, famines, and plagues from place to place; and awesome sights and mighty signs will come from...
Sister Conrad Monrad
...to get in the church. This purposeful woman, of course, was Sister Conrad. When Lindsay was amazed at the coincidence of meeting her, whom she had been in contact with in the WED program, Conrad replied, “not coincidence, but Providence!” Later, Lindsay was able to visit her dear friend in Florida three times. The last time their conversation was difficult because of Sister Conrad’s condition, frustrating for Conrad. But walking on the beach, which she loved and enjoying the thread...