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Sister Jean Ann Daniel
...sisters, who talked to her by telephone every single day just to check in with her, and she is ever grateful to her band member, Sister Joann Quinkert, who grew up with her in New Albany, was on the same basketball team, and who was also her health care representative during her last years of life. In the waning days of Jean Ann’s life, Sister Joann attended to her needs and stayed faithfully with her – day and night. To...
Pentecost 2015
...joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self-control, chastity. I found these on www.loyolapress.com. The listing was good and satisfied my curiosity. What captured my attention however was this sentence from the website entry: “…the fruits of the Holy Spirit … are the observable behaviors of people who have allowed the grace of the Holy Spirit to be effective in them.” A big light bulb went on in my head and heart! What has probably been crystal clear...
Prayer for the visit of Pope Francis
written by Sister Jeremy Gallet, SP Loving and gracious God, Shepherd of all your faithful people, look with favor on your servant Francis whom you established as head and shepherd of your church. We pray, that by word and example, he may be a visible source and foundation of unity, love and peace. We entrust him to your hands, O God, That, as he makes his pilgrimage, he will travel in peace and safety, and will bring the good news...
Sister Michael Ellen Green
...and ask how you were doing, or ask, “What’s new?” In the 65 years Michael Ellen lived among us, she modeled well the “Life of Fidelity,” described in our Constitutions: Living out the mystery of the suffering, death and resurrection of the Lord; living a life of dedicated service, being a faithful and serene witness in sickness or in health, of the reality of the Providence of God and of the promise of life that does not end. The closing...
Throwback Thursday: Pray the Novena of Our Lady of Providence
...together. By praying the Novena, we believe you will find yourself more at peace with yourself, your work life, your family life, among your friends and most especially, your God life. Day 1 Our Lady of Providence, Mother of the Church, pray for our Holy Father, Pope Francis, our bishops and all other clergy, religious, the laity and for vocations to the priesthood or religious life. After each daily intention , pray the Novena Prayer: Remember, O most faithful Lady of...
Sister Dorothy Drobis (formerly Sister Irene Therese)
...chocolate ice cream! Everyone who knew Dorothy will deeply miss her.” Nancy also recalled that “Sister Dorothy loved to tell jokes and would often write them down, as a reminder to share them when next they met. She generously shared stories about her childhood, and her decision to become a nun. I was in awe of her strength and convictions.” During Dorothy’s years as a resident in health care, her cousins continued to be very faithful to her, visiting her...
Sister Regis McNulty
...barely out of her car when the provincial supervisor, Sister Anna Rose, descended upon her, lest she start mingling. Before Anna Rose could say a word, Regis declared, “I’m so sorry; I forgot my white gloves.” Needless to say, there was no ocean dip for Regis that day. Louise, whom many of us know as Regis’ dear friend and faithful visitor to the Woods through the years, said, “Regis was one of my closest friends and professional colleagues. We shared...
A year of St. Joseph, family protector
A statue of the St. Joseph and the baby Jesus located in the courtyard of Providence Hall at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Pope Francis has proclaimed a “Year of Saint Joseph.” I am elated. I have a special devotion to Saint Joseph because he reminds me of my father who was a steady, faithful presence in our family. Joseph has that same aura. I remember putting Joseph’s figure in the crèche in front of the manager only to have him put back...
Quietly breaking boundaries, creating hope
...education program to train nursing assistants, security workers and construction workers; or traveling through South America on her last dollar. Underlying commitment What holds these many life experiences together? It’s her commitment to education and an inner confidence in God’s love. It’s also faithfulness and the conviction that the hopeful Christian’s task is to devise ways to achieve God’s goals for our time and circumstances. “I ask myself daily how I can help us achieve God’s goals and then I...
Sister Catherine White
...part of our California Associate/Sisters of Providence Family. She was faithful at attending our gatherings and was always a sure and strong presence for us, sharing her sharp intelligence and caring wisdom. From Sister Donna Butler: Cathy was such a strong support for Providence Volunteer Ministry. Eleven PVMs lived with her at St. Joseph in Hawthorne. I have contacted them and they have expressed how deeply grateful they are for that experience. For some, it was life-changing. From Cathy’s sister,...
Mary, Mother of the Church
...as mother, but also as a faithful disciple. “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act upon it.” (Luke 8:21) As first among His disciples, she teaches us how to live a life of virtue. Joys and Sorrows Her life, like ours, was filled with joys and sorrows. She must have had happy times such as when she found Jesus after losing Him in the temple or when observing Him at the Wedding...
Journals and Letters week 41: Oh, Maria and other friends
...Mary Riley. After reading Sister Denise’s article I had the song, “Maria” from “The Sound of Music” stuck in my head. This inspired me to use other songs to define each section. I hope Sister Denise, Amy and all of our faithful readers enjoy.) Saint Mother Theodore’s writing desk now located in the shrine in Providence Spirituality & Conference Center Dear Faithful Readers of Mother Theodore’s “Journals and Letters,” Once again, we read letters addressed to people we’ve come to...