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Journals and Letters week 19: Back home in Indiana
...loved Mother Theodore’s recount of how the “good Germans” of Jasper “came every Sunday seven or ten miles to sing hymns in the church.” I personally found her telling of it a bit humorous as she marveled at their dedication. “I must admit I was very tired; and I say to my shame that my fervor was put to the blush when I saw all these fervent Christians begin again their pious procession.” Closing thought I really enjoyed this passage....
Journals and Letters week 26: Overcoming great loss
...laughter around her at her first experience of a convent recreation. So those very obvious traits of the SP Community: joy and celebration, were present from the start. Funny lady Don’t you love Mother Theodore’s humor in her letters – her apologies for her unreadable scribblings and the ink no better than dishwater that hopefully will darken with age? And that mare, Finette, shedding hairs all over Mother’s habit, who “guessed” at Mother’s annoyance and made up to her with caresses! How...
Journals and Letters week 27: Dawn of a new era
...encouraged others to do the same. In her letter to Sister Mary Xavier she wrote, “Do not be discouraged about the school. God will help you.” (p. 248) Way with words An image of part of the first page of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s journal I am so glad Mother Theodore was a writer. And often it’s not always what she says but how she says it that endears her to me. You can see her humor and intelligence as...
SMWC honors legacy of Sister Barbara Doherty
...King, who became the President of SMWC in 2011, said she met Sister Barbara “early in my presidency.” “She would visit the President’s Office as part of her walking routine on campus,” King commented. “During those visits, she would recall some of what she remembered of being president. She always reminded me, however, that she didn’t want my job! Sister Barbara retained her sense of humor and her devotion to SMWC. She was a delightful person!” While ministering as SMWC...
Journals and Letters week 39: The loving guidance of a mother
...rich sources of her love, wit, wisdom, humor and deep spiritual life. Words of wisdom Among those that had a ring of familiarity for me this week were the following: “It would be better to be guarded in your words than always asking pardon.” (347) “Repent of your sins and failings; take resolutions to do better and, after that, be quiet. The more we stir up a dung-hill the more it exhales bad odors. … ” (350) And, “The heart...
Get to know Providence Associate Julia Lopez-Kaley
...collective consciousness and the dismantling of oppressive systems is essential to the world’s health. Finding balance is often challenging for me. So, I continue to strive to find meaning in stillness, rest and personal creativity. List three things that someone who wants to get to know you should understand about you. 1. I cherish interacting with those who hold different perspectives, beliefs, backgrounds and experiences. 2. I enjoy humor and goofiness as much as deep, honest conversations. 3. Baked goods...
Sister Mary Ryan
...this would give her more freedom. Sister Mary Ryan with WTHI’s Rondrell Moore during an interview. Mary had a sense of humor. One year, she and I made a trip to St. Louis to sightsee. We decided to take a boat tour on the Mississippi River, and as we were riding by the scrap metal yards and industrial plants, she turned to me and said, “This must be the Industrial Tour.” She was also able to laugh at herself. During...
Journals and Letters week 48: Direct and loving advice from Mother Theodore
...responded to her “dear, dear child” with affection, humor and common sense. “Let the evil one make all the noise he wishes around you. Do not mind him. … If you only laugh at what he says he will stay away from you for he is too proud.” As for Sister Mary James’ active imagination, Mother Theodore recommends. “Do not let yourself be guided by your imagination, which is the la folle de la maison. (Translation: the wild woman of...
Journals and Letters week 49: The death of an angel
...of Sister St. Francis Xavier is carried on by the current Sisters of Providence. Whenever the Community suffers a loss they take the time to write about the life of each sister and make sure to tell her story. Often, they are filled with personal stories that are even sometimes humorous. If you have time to read a few more you can find them here. Your turn How do you personally relate to Mother Theodore’s loss? What has been your...
Journals and Letters final week: Celebrate Mother Theodore
...in an intimate way. We’ve witnessed her fears, her tenderness, her determination, her grief, her annoyance, her practicality, her humor, her faith in God’s providence. We began our journey Oct. 10, 2020; and we end it Oct. 2, 2021: Mother Theodore’s birthday and the day before her Oct. 3 feast day. All of us who’ve read her “Journals and Letters” know that no one could be more surprised than herself to be celebrated as a Saint of God. Her all...
Sister Winifred Mary Sullivan
...sense of humor added bright spots when we needed them. Everyone enjoyed her company.” Sister Winifred Mary Sullivan In 2003, Winnie and Margaret and Barbara were joined by Lucy Lechner on a re-creation of the journey of Mother Theodore and her companions from New York to the Woods. Each day, they went to significant places described in Mother Theodore’s journal. Barbara notes once more that “Winnie was easy-going, cooperative, agreeable to all, a passenger who looked forward eagerly to the...
Sister Maureen Abbott
...not be a laundry list but a poem of gratitude. The poem would certainly include numerous mentions of Maureen’s deep spiritual life and contemplative spirit. Other words to describe our experience with Sister Maureen are: A beautiful soul, went to the essence of things, profoundly wise, a woman of prayer, perceptive, subtle humor, always accepting of people and life events, unassuming and understated, trustworthy and hope-filled. All of these qualities contributed to the quality of her life as she courageously...