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Conscience, Candidates and Discipleship in Voting – Part One
...so rapidly, the next 10 years are critical to staunching the threat to our planet. The United States, which was once a leader in this effort, has in the current Administration become the leader in resisting efforts to combat climate change and in denying its existence. As a consequence, the survival of the planet, which is the prerequisite for all human life, is at risk. Watch for Part two of Bishop McElroy’s address. The entire talk may be accessed here....
November 21, 2021: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
...it – “God’s plan in God’s time.” God’s plan of salvation would have humankind see Jesus twice. Once in rejection and crucifixion and only later returning in glory as King of the Universe. These parallel readings give me insight into those Disciples who kept negating the idea of rejection and sacrifice. They wanted only the king robed in glory. Most finally accepted and living God’s plan in God’s time. Some 2,000 years later, each of us is still living in...
A reflection for the Season of Creation
...cheeks to those who plucked my beard; my face I did not shield from buffets and spitting. The Lord God is my help …” But alas, I was wrong and Lisa was right! Why now? Hmmm, I thought. Why now? And then I had a moment of insight! Maybe this is a PERFECT reading for this Season of Creation! After all, when we consider the climate crisis, is it not fair to say that planet Earth is suffering its own...
Everything is Connected — Many Things Have to Change Course
Note: We want to share these blogs which have been adapted from “Our Common Home,” a joint initiative of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development along with the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI). This is the eighth blog in a series of eight. Pope Francis, Laudato Si’ (202) We do not stand separate from the planet we share with other life; we are intimately related to it and so are also responsible for its care. This truth must be recognized...
A shared Reflection for Foundation Day
...for you. Plans for your welfare to give you a future with hope.” Sister Rita Clare Gerardot Mother Theodore, as we know, did not have plans to leave France. She did not volunteer for the Indiana mission, primarily because of her poor health. However, when Mother Mary told her the mission to Indiana would not go forward unless she was willing to lead the group, she put aside her fears and needs to lead her three companions (three novices and...
Ecological Economics
Note: This is one of a series of reflections written by Providence Associate Jeannie Smith, who is a member of our Climate Change Task Force. Each will focus on one of the seven Laudato Si’ Action Plan (LSAP) Goals. Information about the LSAP and goals can be found here. One of the more puzzling goals of the Laudato Si’ Action Plan is “Ecological Economics.” For at least some of us, the first thought might be that this refers to investments...
Sister Suzanne Smith (formerly Sister Louis)
...peace to those who welcomed her on her journeys. Her interest in her ancestry led her to Canada on three different occasions and also to Ireland. She traveled to Rome for the canonization and planned a trip to China for her band members to celebrate their Golden Jubilee. And these were just her major journeys, said Sister Ann Casper in her commentary for Sister Suzanne Smith, formerly Sister Louis, who passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods,...
Sister Cathy Buster
...do currently with the poor and the elderly because she was so focused on the needs of both groups. Q. Has your life turned out like you might have imagined? A. Much better. If I had planned it, it would never have happened. That’s the beauty of it. God has a plan for me and that is all I need to know. God has blessed me in so many ways with each opportunity that has come to me. Everywhere I...
Human Trafficking: Words from Sister Denise
...the social sin of human trafficking. An organization to which the SPs belong and participate – CCRIM (Center for Corporate Responsibility, Indiana, Michigan) has invited all its member religious congregations to join the effort to extend the reach and impact of the actions and prayer it has planned. The Chapter commitment of the SPs to “free ourselves to better respond to urgent global issues especially those impacting women and Earth,” agreed to this past summer, supports us getting involved and...
Honor Divine Providence
...both ungrateful and life-defeating to squander or to abuse the gifts given over these millennia. As a Sister of Providence, I “reduce, reuse and recycle” not only as reasonable responses to the ecological crises we humans have created, but also as practices of my spiritual life and of my fidelity to the mission of our Congregation. That mission includes “honoring Divine Providence” and the promise “to further God’s loving plans.” How differently I view the loving plans of Providence given...
Resting on holy ground: new cremains burial options at the Woods
A computer rendering of the planned Providence Community Cemetery Chapel to be built at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in the near future. During our 2016 General Chapter, we Sisters of Providence committed ourselves to “growing in relationship with all who share the charism of Providence.” Little did we know in those July days nearly three years ago that we would be inviting “all who share the charism of Providence” to extend that relationship even after death. The seed was planted by the...
Joint effort response regarding coronavirus
...aches/headache or any other early symptom, until you are reasonably sure that you are no longer contagious. Avoid touching your face, eyes and mouth. Cough into your elbow instead of your hands. Disinfect surfaces. Additionally, we have begun to plan for how the spread of the coronavirus might impact our community. Our planning is focused on three areas: Providence Health Care; State of Emergency preparations; and Travel and Large Gatherings. Providence Health Care Providence Health Care is reviewing its plans...