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An unforgettable moment
...library, an organic farm, and a luxurious church. The Sisters of Providence did a lot of this work after she died. The interesting thing is that she inspired other people around her, after her, so much so that her message and her actions are carried on. Saint Mother Theodore didn’t have to preach. She simply showed the way by doing, by being there for her sisters, by fighting against the establishment when necessary, by building schools and bringing education into...
A new perspective on assisted living
...bees’ work, essential to one-third of our diet, pollinate fewer flowers when drought decreases the fragrance. The alpacas I greet on my walk provide compost that enriches the soil providing organic food. The worms are responsible for creating oxygen in the soil. Unless you are a worm bin composter, when did you last give thanks for the worms? I invite you to begin your own litany of awareness and gratitude! (Originally published in the Winter 2018 issue of HOPE magazine.)...
Sisters and interns: becoming a little bit of each other
...sisters, one thing I’ve gotten and am still getting is broadening my idea of what spirituality is,” she said. “It’s really more individual. Before, I thought it was one main thing with harsh rules. But it’s more fluid and, like, a whole deeper process.” Intern Virginia Cheij, of Nashville, Tennessee, values the relationships she’s developed with the Sisters of Providence. Intern Liv prepares organic peppers for distribution. “I feel so much more connected to the environment and these woods because...
White Violet Wednesday: The story behind our cucumbers
...it dies in a day or two. This means we won’t get to enjoy as long a harvest as we have in years’ past. Stop by the Farm Store at White Violet for cucumbers as well as a variety of other certified organic vegetables and herbs. The store is open Monday through Friday from 11-6 and Saturdays and Sundays from 10-3. You can also find us Saturdays from 8-12 at the Terre Haute Farmers Market at the Meadows Shopping Center....
Learn more about White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
https://youtu.be/KhnaYvo36wo Teaching, caring, inspiring for all creation. At White Violet Center for Eco-Justice at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence, you’ll find a USDA certified organic garden, orchards, berries, alpacas and fiber program, chickens, farm store, nature trail and more....
Get to know Sister Joni Luna, SP
...My favorite thing about Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is … There is a deep sense of sacred holiness on our grounds. I feel a love and acceptance by our Sisters that fills my heart with peace. I have often called Saint Mary-of-the-Woods a Spiritual Disneyland. It’s a place that fills my heart, mind and soul with God’s unconditional love. Three things that are sure to make me smile are … Observing children being fully themselves, uncensored and totally organic. Sharing and reminiscing...
Come and See Retreat – Fall 2024
...forests and organic farmland home since 1840 a long history of standing up for justice ministries that respond to current needs: today we serve at the US/Mexico border, teach, serve in the medical field, in churches, in social justice arenas and much more. Explore how you can live the legacy and mission of a saint as a Sister of Providence. Sign up today using the form below. Or call or text Sister Joni Luna at 361-500-9505 to learn more. The...
White Violet Center: To market, to market jiggity jig
Just like grocery stores, farmers markets’ have been considered as providing essential services during this global pandemic. We are excited that the summer season is officially starting and that we have yet another opportunity to offer our certified organic produce and other products to our community. The Terre Haute Summer Market begins Saturday, June 6, and will run through the second Saturday in October. The summer market is open from 8 a.m.-noon. It will look a little different this season,...
White Violet Center for Eco-Justice partners: B’s are the best!
...with the letter “B”! Bar Bosco salad featuring greens from WVC Two Terre Haute restaurants, The Butler’s Pantry Food Co and Bar Bosco, are regularly using White Violet Center certified organic produce and farm fresh eggs to create some amazing dishes. Both businesses have been able to stay open during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering takeout meals to their patrons. WVC kale on display at Baelser’s Market In more recent developments, White Violet Center produce and flowers can now be...
Earth Day Every Day: How land, animals, plants and poop are all connected
...sawdust, straw, hay, chicken manure and weeds. Then, this collection conspires with time, weather, bacteria, fungi, wildlife, worms and even our tractors to help break down and mix it all together. The results are beautiful, black compost. Why do we need compost? The compost is then used to amend our soil. Here at White Violet Center, our soil is full of clay. That can make for difficult growing conditions. By adding loose organic matter in the form of compost, we...
Twenty-five discoveries at The Woods
...of various sizes and lovely “in-progress” projects! 24. Walking the premises, you can see all the organic gardens and orchards. 25. Every time you walk through the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, you learn something new! We hope you enjoyed Jane and Suzie’s updates. Perhaps they will inspire you to plan a visit to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, schedule a tour or come out and volunteer. You could even join the community by becoming a Sister of Providence or Providence Associate!...
Ten years of transformation
...from volunteering on an alpaca farm/organic garden, to working in a daycare, to earning a doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine. Most recently I completed my residency training to become a Family Medicine Physician. In my personal life, my family grew by three when each of my siblings met their significant others. Friends from high school and college have steadily married and started families. Every time I visit home, the little farming town I grew up in is changing rapidly. In my...