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Sister Anne Marita Wynne
Sister Anne Marita Wynne “What an affectionate heart was hers! What uprightness of mind she possessed! I have never found anyone more candid, nor anyone who had a greater aversion for the least shadow of duplicity. Her beautiful soul was visible on her open and benevolent countenance.” (Words of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin) “Indeed, Sister Anne Marita had a ‘beautiful soul [that] was visible on her open and benevolent countenance.’ Sister Anne Marita was not only approachable to any and...
The Art of Isolation
...is sacred; every movement a dance. Let your touch be only healing. Draw energy from the sun. Turn with purpose toward what is essential and cull with tenderness what is not. Do not lose yourself. Let the holy within you rise to greet silence as a friend and enter into prayer that moves and lives and has being in you for as long as it lasts. Gethsemane surrounds us. But Easter is coming. Originally published on Lori’s blog at https://praypower4today.wordpress.com/2020/03/19/the-art-of-isolation/...
Forgiveness and mercy
...a clear connection between mercy and forgiveness. When one breaks down the definition of the Latin word for mercy, Misericordia, it is derived from two words meaning misery and heart. When we are asking for God’s mercy, we are asking God to relieve us of a heart that is in pain or misery. In other words, we ask to forgive. We held a healing heart prayer session in the Chapel of the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin in February....
Thin times and profound connection
...the divine shines through the eyes of those in our midst and pierces the heart. For times when colors, vibrancy, the wind or stillness in nature takes our breath away. Or for the swelling of my heart when music sweeps me up, fills me and grounds me. I feel called to simply be aware, to be open, to notice and to reflect on such profound connection/oneness. And, I pray that we each may experience Providence so alive in very being....
September 28, 2025: Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
...abundance within and all around. May we be aware of and let in the goodness of life, receiving it with gratitude. May we open our eyes, ears and hearts to see the many ways we can bless, love and comfort others. Action Where is my heart closed to suffering? What might I need to open my heart and tend to the suffering in and around me? Where do I experience abundance or enoughness? How might I share this with others?...
A reflection for Ash Wednesday
...with your whole heart,” if we but listen. But, how do I give? Do I give joyfully, with a pure heart? Do I expect something in return, praise, recognition? And how do I pray? Where is my “inner room?” Who hears me? For what, whom do I pray? And from what do I fast? Food? Pleasure? Or do I fast from hurtful thoughts and feelings, anger, resentment, envy? St. Paul tells us to be “Ambassadors for Christ; be reconciled to...
Prayer and Reflections for Awareness Against Human Trafficking
...of slavery. Among these, I think in the first place (is) poverty, underdevelopment and exclusion, especially when combined with a lack of access to education or scarce, even non-existent, employment opportunities. Not infrequently, the victims of human trafficking and slavery are people who look for a way out of a situation of extreme poverty … “Another cause of slavery is corruption on the part of people willing to do anything for financial gain. … This occurs when money, and not...
Sister Joni Luna professes first vows
...up Catholic, or knowing much about the Bible, I have come to trust and believe that the Gospels are the true promises of the God who created me. “Pray that I may continue to give my heart, mind and soul to our provident God so that whatever I do will speak of a heart that reflects God’s gifts to the world.” About the Sisters of Providence The Sisters of Providence, a congregation of 214 women religious, with 300 Providence Associates,...
Against All Odds: Focus on Sister Eugene Marie Howard, SP
...of Providence in China.” In both of these journals, Sister writes in the third person, mentioning only the names of Sister Marie Gratia and Sister Joseph Henry, when referring to their positions as principal or superior, and of Chinese faculty, officials and/or benefactors. One of these benefactors she wrote about in “Providence in China,” was her cousin, Miss May Howard of Red Wing, Iowa, who “… sent a gift of a life-sized statue of the Sacred Heart and two smaller...
Sister Jean Ann Daniel
...Reading – Proverbs 31:11-24 I choose to open this eulogy to Sister Jean Ann with a reading from Proverbs – words that speak to her wisdom, her generous heart, her every kindly teaching, her easy laughter, her heart for the poor and needy, said Providence Associate Donna Watzke in her commentary for Sister Jean Ann Daniel, who died Saturday, Oct. 25, at the age of 83. She was a Sister of Providence for 65 years. Sister Jean Ann Daniel, known...
September 1, 2024: Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
...“negative.” Now unloving andnegative thoughts I DO have, and more times than I want to admit. This Gospel challenges me to consider: Do I take Jesus’ words seriously? Is my heart far from Christ? Do I give God only lip service? Action Spend time this week reflecting on your positive responses to those Gospel questions. Journal examples of the times you did take Jesus’ words seriously, when your heart felt one with Christ’s heart; when you acted on Jesus’ words....
October 26, 2025: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
...to the Pharisee who was presenting such a wonderful picture of himself Did Jesus know more about him than he thought? Maybe Jesus knew his heart, and recognized that wonderful words don’t substitute for a heart full of gratitude and genuine love. We are usually not totally the Pharisee, nor the humble tax collector. Action Some homework: What percentage of each of these attitudes in this parable do you think you might be on most days? 20/80, 50/50, 60/40 or?...