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Reflections from our Golden Jubilees
...at the disposal of the people of God, the poor, the Congregation, the church, the years fly by! We’ve had our ups and downs. We’ve all wondered, from time to time, why God chose us for this path. Perhaps the best gifts of this Jubilee is in looking back and knowing God was faithfully present in it all. • From Sister Connie Kramer – My heart is filled with gratitude for these past 50 years as a Sister of Providence....
“Journals and Letters” week 2: The voyage begins
Today we start reading the travel journal of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin [Editor’s note: Today we start discussing “Journals and Letters“: Page 1 to page 10 (second paragraph). Join us in reading a portion of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin‘s writings every week in the coming year.] The very first pages I read of Mother Theodore’s journey to America were not at all what I expected. There was no joy or excitement present. I thought Mother Theodore would be ready for...
Risen Christ art unique to the Woods
When visitors enter the Church of the Immaculate Conception, they are awestruck by the Renaissance-style design, the fresco paintings and boldly colored stained-glass windows from the Royal Bavarian Art Institute of Munich and by the grand Carrara, Pavonazzo and Numidian marble. After pilgrims, friends, family and sisters sit down in the pews, however, their attention is quickly drawn towards a simpler, unique risen Christ figure that hangs above the sanctuary. A one-of-a-kind sculpture, the risen Christ was designed in 1989...
Sister Dina Bato
...interacted with her sisters and dealt with difficult situations very calmly, lovingly, and authentically, put things into perspective for me. Her encouragements and admonitions strike me to the heart whenever I read them. She knows the right words to say and when to say them. More importantly, I believe her spirit is very much alive around the Woods, so much so that when I’m open, I can’t help but hear her speak to my heart when I am there. One...
Sister Rosemary Borntrager (formerly Sister Rose Cecile)
...her “psychiatrist.” She had several flower beds around Owens Hall and also used her talents in the chapel to create liturgical environments. She did not use her artistic talent in a formal way beyond her six years of teaching art. She did, however, do a watercolor exhibit as part of her sabbatical experience and later designed cards for Linden Leaf Gifts. Another SO Rosemary story was related by Sister Janice Smith. While ministering in California, she was awakened at 5...
Journals and Letters week 29: Letters to a beloved companion
...friend? This detail of a mural by artist Bill Wolfe shows Mother Theodore and her companions arriving in Indiana. In this week’s reading we follow Mother Theodore’s letters to Sister Basilide, one of her founding sisters who accompanied her from France. Admonishment and advice On the other hand, Basilide’s heart sometimes got the best of her. When Mother Theodore became aware that Sister Basilide had caused harm in the school by showing favoritism to one pupil, she received this admonishment...
Sister Bernadette Mary Carroll
...heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.’” The Gospel of the Lord This familiar passage from Matthew’s Gospel reminds us once again that Jesus’ message is one of hope and new life. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me …. A yoke literally means a band, or something that binds. So what is it to take on the yoke of Christ? To take Christ’s yoke is to accept...
Sister Kathryn Koressel (formerly Sister Alfreda Marie)
...Carolina In Indiana: Assumption, Evansville (1948-51); Holy Cross, Indianapolis (1951-52); St. Charles, Peru (1952-57); St. Paul, Sellersburg (1959-65); Sacred Heart, Evansville (1967-78); Annunciation, Brazil (1976-86). In Illinois: St. Agnes, Chicago (1947-48) In Oklahoma: Immaculate Conception, Tulsa (1965-67) In North Carolina: Blessed Sacrament, Burlington (1957-59) Kathryn attended Sacred Heart Grade School in Evansville and graduated from Reitz High School in 1943. She earned her bachelor’s degree in 1963 from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and her master’s degree from Indiana State University in...
Session of ‘Faith and the Arts’ set for April 1
Join the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and Indiana State University retired Professor Dr. Arthur Feinsod in person or virtually for the upcoming “Faith and the Arts” workshop, which will take place on Saturday, April 1. The session will take place from 9 a.m.-.noon, in the Foley Room at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center. The final session will take place on June 3. Learn how faith can be solidified and amplified by using works of visual arts, drama...
From The Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...good and generous and so very kind. Connecting with you and with your loving and generous heart is another evidence of His dear love and loving kindness. I hope you will whisper a prayer for me when you receive Communion and remember me to His dear heart. You and the sisters, and your intentions continue in my heart and prayers. From Indiana: I’d be grateful if you could send a relic to Tim and prayers to Mother Theodore that might...
New Providence Associates share their journey, part 2
...faith. They have courage and they take risks. The sisters remain steadfast in the Providence of God. They have faith, they remain hopeful and they have courage to love others red, yellow, black or white. It doesn’t matter. One looks at the heart of a person, not the color of their skin. One must seek truth over lies and we must be diligent in searching for truths. I truly believe it was through Providence my heart called me with the...
Sister Sharon Sullivan (formerly Sister Barbara Mary)
“Shoulder my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Yes, my yoke is easy and my burden light.” Matthew 11:29-30 “What a welcome [Sister Sharon Sullivan’s entrance to eternal life] must have been for one who had been ‘gentle and humble of heart’ during her 63 years as a Sister of Providence,” said Sister Ann Casper in her commentary for Sister Sharon who died Dec. 21,...