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Archdiocese Corrections Ministry honors Sister Dorothy Rasche
...their hearts, they have a much better chance to be successful and thus not recidivate. Recognizing her selfless service is a mere token of our appreciation. “Ministry in the jails and prisons could not occur without the selfless acts of so many who have dedicated their time and prayer to serve. People like Sister Dorothy faithfully visit inside the walls and serve as the face of Christ to those who are so desperate for hope. Christ gives them that hope.”...
A 2021 Reflection for our Senior Jubilee
...busy to notice the stone rolled back, in a world wearied by COVID, by racism, by indifference to the suffering of our planet and its people. In the midst of this world, we need women like you to continue to welcome the outpouring of the Spirit of God, to walk with that spirit for the sake of the life of the world. We will look for the single white dot of hope in your eyes to help keep us faithful...
Pondering Christ’s birth in our hearts
...choice but to give birth in a stable. Shortly after, some shepherds arrive. They tell a story about a multitude of angels appearing to them to say that their Savior, Christ the Lord, has been born in Bethlehem. What we do know is that Mary, though feeling confused and filled with questions, was faithful and obeyed the angel’s instructions. She must have been blindsided by the situation that she was thrust into. But by her faith she was obedient and...
Oral history: Sister Joyce Brophy, inspiring confidence in others
...remembered and loved by them, and I have a close relationship with all of them. I’m blessed in the family I have, and in the opportunity to be close to them. I know all these kids intimately. They used to come visit here and they’ve always spent time with me at what they called, ‘Aunt Joyce’s farm.’” Called “My dad was a wonderful, wonderful man. He knew no stranger. People really loved him.” Sister Joyce comes from a very faithful...
The Woods continues to call: Woods Community Cemetery
...Providence Associate, stated, “I am happy to be a grateful and faithful follower of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin.” Holy place For others who have chosen Providence Community Cemetery for cremains interment, the place itself — Saint Mary-of-the-Woods — is the attraction. SMWC graduate and former Lourdes health care staff member, Angela Yildiz, says, “Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is my favorite place on earth. … When I learned of the community cemetery, I knew I wanted to be there after my death. As...
The Sacred Right to Vote
...of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious and the National Black Sisters’ Conference, issue this joint statement calling for the protection of voting rights for all Americans. As women of faith and faithful Americans, we are committed to protecting the God-given dignity and rights of all people. On this national holiday honoring the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we underscore Dr. King’s premise that all people have the right to dignity and the duty to participate...
Father Terry and the subject of being ‘Called’
...and refreshed by an ever-deepening relationship with God,” Father Terry said. “That’s how I stay committed and faithful to my call to the priesthood.” The mini-retreat will also include sharing of stories and Scripture as well as silent reflection and prayer. “I think conversations about call need to be grounded in the person’s life and experiences in life,” Father Terry said. “Call is a call from God of course, but the call comes from the community, the ones with whom...
Sister Mary Ann Fox (formerly Sister Marie Clement)
...would have been voted “educator of the year” EVERY year. She truly loved and cared for the students and faithfully practiced the message from Saint Mother Theodore to “Love the children first and then teach them.” Tributes from former students echo this sentiment. Carol Klein wrote to Mary Ann to say, “I have fond memories of my days at St. John the Baptist School and you as my teacher. You brought a realization to us that religious Sisters were people...
‘Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary’
...has invited the clergy, religious and all the lay faithful in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis to join him in churches, places of prayer or wherever they find themselves sometime between noon and 2 p.m., to pray this act of consecration in solidarity with the people affected by the war in Ukraine.) O Mary, Mother of God and our Mother, in this time of trial we turn to you. As our Mother, you love us and know us: no concern of...
Prayer poem: heaviness of war
...your help how many weeping your name how can you not intervene or … how can you can you do anything through me, if so, i am here can you tell me what to do, if so, i listen if no other questions are answered than at least this one… as your faithful tool in this world, what of you should speak through me … or what can you take from me to use in their defense? i am yours....
Sister Catherine Buster (formerly Sister Joseph Norine)
...Catalyst for Casa San Juan Bosco Farmworker Housing. But we can’t speed-dial lest we lose the stories – the stories of her love for the poor, the lonely, and the elderly, the stories of her love for our community and her unbelievable trust in Providence. We’d lose the flavor of this woman described as a Wheeler-Dealer, Mighty Mouse, Auntie Sargent, the Major Domo, General Patton and Faithful Friend. You might not know that when she ran Providence Kitchen, she told...
August 7, 2022: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
...the child who needs a hug, in the friend who needs someone to listen, in the cause that needs our talent or treasure. This Gospel reminds us of our need for awareness – true awareness that allows us to respond as the faithful servant did – immediately and with compassion. This awareness allows us to meet our fears, improve our preparedness and fulfill the duties that are ours as we are a part of the body of Christ. Action Pray...