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Sister Diane Ris (formerly Sister Martin Therese)
...to keep us faithful to our charism. We felt a great unity as we prayed. You were with us there. Those hours will live on in my spirit always. Something important took place during that time of prayer together. Of this, I am certain… Tomorrow I head for Etables. I am longing to walk on the shore of the ocean where Mother Theodore spent so much time…. Know that I take you with me to all these holy places. I...
Sister Ann Denise Reger
...God’s Providence. Her family knew that things did not happen by chance or by luck, it was Providence. Ann Denise taught them well. When Ann Denise began her residency in Owens Hall, she was introduced to centering prayer. This type of prayer appealed to her and she was very faithful to a half hour of centering prayer in the morning and in the afternoon. When she went to Lourdes Hall she continued with the two prayer times, at least her...
Gifts of relationship, friendship
I love to both receive and write letters and cards. Perhaps, though, as in prayer, it is the one who writes who is more affected? Who knew that April has been designated by someone National Card and Letter Writing Month? Personally, I’m for it. I love to both receive and write letters and cards. This is not to say that I’m as faithful to the practice as I am fond of the concept. I’m especially mindful of the salutary energy...
At home in the Catholic Church with the SPs
...wrote stories about and documented their lives. I experienced a lived history of strong, educated, faithful women of the church. I saw the struggles and joys of life as a woman religious today and in the recent past. Along the way my admiration, my trust and my appreciation of the Sisters of Providence just kept growing. I eventually reached a point where asking questions about the Church broadened me rather than threatened me. And that new-found strength came just in...
Sister Conrad Monrad
O God, you are my shepherd; I shall not want. … You lead me to restful waters, to restore my soul. From Psalm 23 A number of years ago, at the time of her Golden Jubilee, Sister Conrad Monrad wrote, “Be peaceful! Don’t be anxious! God’s love and Providence are not idle words. God’s love is strong, active, and faithful.” This quote and the reading from Psalm 23 seem appropriate today as we remember Sister Conrad, said Sister Margaret Quinlan...
Accounting for relationships
...through. I think, ‘Would I give up if I had nothing?’ Sometimes I don’t know where their hope comes from. I only hope that mine someday meets that same level,” said Sister Deborah, tearfully. Sister Deborah, third from left, sports her gifted scarf and writes down the names of the CRS office staff in Nairobi for whom she promises to pray. Sister Deborah says being faithful to her daily prayer is key to her refueling process. She recently made a...
Father Daniel Hopcus to celebrate 50-year Jubilee
...said. “When I was a little boy, I played priest. “My dad was an usher in the parish for years and years. He did a lot of repair work for the sisters at the convent,” Father Dan continued. “And my mother was quite faithful to the church, so I guess you could say I had the background.” Father Dan added he had a brother who entered the seminary, but left to become a pilot. After he finished the eighth-grade, Father...
The Helping Hands thrift store 2014
Faithful volunteers at The Helping Hands, from left, Milly Barbour, Bonnie Monaghan and Carol Robinson, have fun together while sorting and hanging clothes. Shirley Herrington helped to found The Helping Hands. She still serves on the board and volunteers several days each week. A section of the thrift shop set up and ready for customers. One way Carole Stokes of West Terre Haute, a Providence Associate, lives out the mission of love, mercy and justice is in her volunteer work...
The Helping Hands thrift store: making a difference a quarter at a time
Faithful volunteers at The Helping Hands, from left, Milly Barbour, Bonnie Monaghan and Carol Robinson, have fun together while sorting and hanging clothes. Editor’s note: This article was originally published in the spring 2014 issue of HOPE magazine. Who would have guessed so much good could be done with a quarter? But plenty has in West Terre Haute, Ind. One quarter at a time. A group of dedicated volunteers working together seem to make those quarters rain down from heaven...
Sister Elizabeth Grannan
...went to purchase a car with the assistance of Father Tim, she asked him, “Does this car have a steering wheel?” She really meant, “Does it have power steering?” Once, during a family celebration, she was riding in a fire engine, holding on for dear life off the back deck of the truck, giving the family a good laugh. Other comments from her family, friends and co-workers were that Betty was unique, a character, faithful to whatever she did, fiercely...
Father’s Day Prayer
Provident God, Creator and Sustainer of all life, thank You for my father whose life reflects/reflected Your abiding love and care. Bless all fathers who are faithful and generous. Guide fathers who struggle and sometimes fail. Bless them with wisdom, courage and patience. May fathers seek and be enlightened by Your Holy Spirit in difficult and challenging times. I pray in gratitude for all men who provide for the material and spiritual, emotional and intellectual needs of others, particularly those...
Sister William Eyke
...been her thoughts that night. It is titled, “Bridegroom,” by Christopher Idle, from the book, “Fragments of your Ancient Name,” by Joyce Rupp. It goes like this: You set your heart on my soul And woo me into fuller relationship. You stand at the altar of my life In hope of a total commitment To the faithful love you propose. My heart see-saws in response. Going toward. Returning back. Hesitant to truly give you my all. Thank you for patiently...