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Celebrating the Feast of Saint Francis
On October 4, the Catholic Church celebrates the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, a saint who is “known” to every Catholic, I believe. I suspect the image of Francis that most people conjure up is that of a monk in brown robes, surrounded by all sorts of God’s creatures and communing with them. Yet, when I worked at Marian University a few years ago and had the extraordinary privilege of being a faculty member chosen to go on a...
Writing a Manifesto
Sister Ellen Cunningham Note: This blog was co-written by Sisters Rosemary Nudd and Ellen Cunningham. Manifesto: From the Latin “manifestus,” “clear or conspicuous.” A written statement which makes the goals of certain persons or groups easy to understand, delineates and describes conditions in need of change, and makes recommendations to put change into action. When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another … (“The...
What is your word for 2019?
Amid the many and varied pictures of family Christmas gatherings currently posted on Facebook, this question, “What is your word for 2019,” has been making an appearance. Susannah Conway, author and photographer, has actually created a test to help you determine your word. She developed this in place of making a New Year’s Resolution, which she says has never really worked for her (or for anyone for that matter)! “Choosing a word as a guiding light for the new year...
Practical ways to reduce CO2 emissions
The most recent report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) noted that to avoid wide-scale global warming would require “a rapid and far-reaching transformation” of human civilization that is unparalleled in history. The Panel offered some hope, noting that if emissions were to stop today, the planet could hold back some temperature increase. However, as of 2018, emissions continue to rise, not fall. Currently, the United States ranks second (behind China), producing over 5.3 billion tons of carbon...
Breathe in the Woods
Spring? As I sit here and reflect on this topic, I hear birds chirping outside of my office window. There is a brisk chill and the smell of fresh grass is in the air. There is a presence here at the Woods that cannot be explained nor denied. A stroll through the Woods on a day like today will bear witness to many beautiful views, harmonious sounds, and various aromas. In a previous blog, Providence Associate Jude Magers talked about...
Our Changing Woods
The following is a video blog featuring Sister Rosemary Nudd and Indiana State University Professor Dr. Jim Speer regarding the forests here at the Woods. Come take a walk in the Woods of Indiana with Sister Rosemary and Dr. Speer as they discuss how climate change is impacting and will impact our forests and our sacred responsibility. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUQ8ZpfUQkY The video was produced by Jeanne Rewa. Join us by visiting our Providence Climate Agreement page! Or learn more about how climate...
Daughters of the Forest: Sisters of Providence commitment to the land
https://youtu.be/0z5vaAj0GtY?t=1 The Sisters of Providence share their story and their commitment to the Land Ethic and proper care and use of the land at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana....
Three quotes from Mother Theodore that should make you think about volunteering in the New Year
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin was a wise woman. She was so wise in fact that we have a daily quote from her on our website. This means we can attribute at least 365 thought provoking and inspirational phrases directly to her. As we begin a New Year and a new decade it might be a good time to think about how to give back. The Sisters of Providence are blessed to have many people who donate their time and talents...
Do something to care for Earth
“I am only one. But still, I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do.” — Edward Everett Saving our planet. It sounds like a daunting task that only a superhero from a movie would undertake. Where would you even start and what can one person really do to help? The answer is simple. Do something. Do anything. Yes,...
Call to Action: Make Your Voice Heard!
The United States Catholic Climate Declaration states, “As Catholic communities, organizations, individuals, and institutions in the United States, we join with state, tribal, and local governments, as well as businesses, financial institutions, and other faith organizations, to declare that we are still in on actions that meet the climate goals outlined in the Paris Agreement.” The Catholic Church has long recognized – and 55 years ago Pope Paul VI eloquently described – the tragic consequences of unchecked human activity. This...
Tips for writing effective Letters to the Editor
...or the front page. By publishing here, your issue will be front and center for many readers to read. It’s an incredible educational tool. For some, it will be the first time they’ve heard of the issue; for others, it’ll be an excellent way to catapult them into action. Writing an LTE is simple. There are only three tips you need to follow: Keep it simple, making only one point throughout, Keep it short, 150 to 250 words should be...
Join the Lenten Food Waste Fast!
Join Sister Barbara Battista and others during this year’s Lenten Food Waste Fast! Sister Barbara learned of the fast from the Ignatian Solidarity Network (ISN) whose vision includes mobilizing a network which “partners with faith-based and civic organizations committed to justice, peace and care for our common home.” Much like our own Providence Climate Agreement, the fast is part of the Ignatian Carbon Challenge. Sign up and throughout Lent, you will receive weekly updates on living a “food-waste-free” life along...