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Toward the future: young sisters look forward
...us into the future, with their questions and probing thoughts they challenge us to grow and evolve into even more of what God is calling us to be,” Sister Arrianne said. “I desire to live simply, to be faithful to my commitment and share my gifts, talents, faith, love, hopes and dreams with others in promoting the mission of Providence,” Sister Joni said. Benefits of smaller size More personalized formation is a benefit of fewer sisters entering at a time....
The hope of Easter is planted deep in our hearts
...walk by faith and not by sight. Through joys and woes, through dark and light. We journey not alone, forsaken. You walk with us our God and friend. In times of trouble walk with us Loving God of mercy. Take our fear and sorrow Restore our souls. Make us people of hope.” May the convergence of spring and Easter restore your soul. May your faith that resurrection will happen give you hope. Easter Blessings to you and all you love....
Get to know Providence Associate Brad Crites
...way of life at home. In what ways is the relationship life-giving? The Providence Community, for me, is three things: a breath of fresh air, a bringing of my faith journey full-circle and a calling toward future mission. It is wonderful to find an open-minded group that shares the command of Jesus to love God and neighbor in a vibrant and joyful way. Being open to all, I can honor my Catholic faith and my non-Catholic upbringing. The Community inspires...
Sister Celeste Tsai
...Providence University was her 34 years of service as the Director of the Luking Library. She helped make it a premier library, cited as one of the best in Taiwan. Who was this woman of faith, so willing to give fully of herself? “That all who dwell in this house may love thee much” was Mother Theodore’s prayer. Well, Celeste did indeed love God much … her faith was strong, her reliance on Providence steadfast, even through the difficult moments...
Oral history: Sister Barbara Ann Bluntzer
...Mass seemed mysterious to her, Barbara Ann was also learning a little about religion at Scout Camp. And her father was devoted to her exposure to the Catholic faith even though she isn’t sure how much he himself knew about their shared faith. School days Sister Barbara Ann in 2020. Barbara Ann rode an old creaky bus to Bluntzer School, a mile-and-a-half from their home. There were about 13 students for six grades, two or three students per grade and...
Ashes from the pandemic fire: a reflection for Ash Wednesday 2021
...the blessing this Ash Wednesday is “be faithful.” Be faithful to the Gospel, to the Good News of God shown in Jesus. Faithfulness has nothing to do with perfection. It has everything to do with picking ourselves up and continuing, not alone, but with the One whom we follow. If nothing else this year, we have discovered that the absence of physical nearness is bridged by the heart (and maybe some technology, too.) We have found love reaches beyond the...
A reflection on the first profession of vows by Sister Leslie Dao
...to free them, to bring them to life. A ‘Lot of Practice’ Now I just have to say it, Leslie — as the youngest in a family of 15 children, you have had a lot of practice at being among the people! We Praise Providence for your family, for your mother and father who instilled such strong faith in you. This faith was tested time and time again, I am sure, as your family sought to escape a war-torn Viet...
Putting a face on the Foley Legacy Fund
...members with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Without SPRED, most of the service recipients are not able to fully participate in their faith. The Foley Legacy Fund provided support to help SPRED recruit volunteers to form small faith communities within parishes. These faith communities are welcoming people whose intellectual and developmental disabilities prevented them from fully enjoying the sacraments. Families testify to the joy their family member’s experience in a supportive, spiritual environment. Catechists and priests also tell how parishioners have...
Body+Blood+Soul+Divinity
...stadium. The lights dim, a vast arena in darkness, only Jesus in the monstrance is illuminated. All is quiet except for the joyful noise of the song, translated here: “Types and shadows have their ending, for the New Rite is here; Faith, our outward sense befriending, makes the inward vision clear.” The 10th National Eucharistic Congress has been a long time coming. (From left) Blog post author Sarah Knoblock, Sister Stephanie Rivas and Sister Mary Montgomery with a cutout of...
Sister Martha Ann Rifner
...a convert committed to his children’s instruction in the faith, would drive the sisters 35 miles to Richmond to bring the sisters to New Castle to give religion instruction. She was deeply impacted by the faith and prayer life of both her parents. She anchored her own faith life in the Eucharist and the Rosary. When an SP school opened in New Castle, she and her sister Cil would hang out around the nuns, which led to both of them...
Becoming a Providence Associate
...This feels like a significant and inevitable step along my journey of faith and I am excited about where Providence will lead me next as I grow toward spiritual integration and wholeness. I pray to be faithful in offering whatever gifts of the Spirit I have received and come alongside the Sisters of Providence and associates—that together we will honor Divine Providence through ministries of love, mercy, and justice among God’s people!” Providence Associate Beth Speer Beth Speer, Farmersburg, Indiana...
What can these Woods offer you?
The Jubilee Year of Mercy began Dec. 8, 2015, the 50th anniversary of the closing of the Second Vatican Council. What will you do this year to grow in your faith? To strengthen both charitable works and social justice at home and as part of your faith community? What about making a pilgrimage to the motherhouse grounds of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana? The motherhouse is nestled among 1,200 beautiful, peaceful acres of gardens and forest. The...