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Be humble, simple and frank, and…
Be humble, simple and frank, and you will live in peace with yourselves, and you will be happy.
Let not a cross look or…
Let not a cross look or a word vex you; no, nothing in the world is worth losing our peace for…...
…be assured that in leaving the…
…be assured that in leaving the past to the mercy of God and the future to [God’s] Providence you will derive from your offering very great peace and very great consolation....
Sister Charlotte Bruck
...teaching and counseling, this card would be fitting. But as a Sister of Providence you have also given loving service, working for justice and peace. And so on your birthday, I greet you with, ‘Thanks be to God,’” read Sister Alexa. “Today let us echo that prayer of thanksgiving as we commend Sister Charlotte to God and let us rejoice that she now lives ever in God’s presence,” concluded Sister Alexa. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Charlotte was...
Sister Anne Marita Wynne
...candid way, she was preparing us for her death — her entrance into new Life. Her death was quiet and peaceful — exactly like herself,” concluded Sister Denise. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Anne Marita was celebrated June 1, with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. She is survived by two sisters, Dorothy Wynne of Kirkwood, Mo., and Virginia Buchanan of Merrillville, Ind. She is also survived by two brothers, Francis of Rantoul, Ill., and Patrick of Columbus, Ohio....
Donna Stites: wanting to be seen as somebody
...in order to find peace in her God and in herself. Born to Darrell and Jan Stites in Deanefield, Ky., Donna was the youngest of three children. Shortly after her birth her parents separated and she was left with a neighbor. From there she bounced around to various extended family members. She then lived a few years with her father and stepmother before moving in with her mother and stepfather at the age of 11. Moving in with her mother...
Sunday, January 9, 2022: The Baptism of the Lord
...hungry, to release the prisoner, to rebuild the nations, to bring peace among people, to make music in the heart.” – Howard Thurman In this Gospel, Jesus is leaving his hidden life. He and John are young adults. John is baptizing. People ask, are you the Christ? John’s humble answer, “No, there is one mightier than I coming.” After being baptized, as if he needed to be baptized, Jesus is praying. In those moments the Voice declares, “This is my...
Prayer in troubled times
...but mine! At times of tragedy or disaster, many of us, in many faith traditions, do turn to prayer. I think our reasons for doing so can be complicated, multiple and highly personal. Sisters of Providence prepare for a Peace Vigil on the first anniversary of Sept. 11. One reason may be that the senseless deaths of many, the massive destruction effected by natural or human forces threaten our individual and collective sense of security, of safety. Feeling powerless, we...
Foundation Day – Oct. 22, 2010
...Writing after Sister Vincent death, her sisters had this to say: “She was known for her affectionate charity and peaceful courage amid the trials of life.” My personal favorite among the five companions of Mother Theodore is Sister Basilide. She had not volunteered to come to Indiana; but, when another sister who had been chosen could not make the journey, the French superiors asked Sister Basilide if she would join the small band of missionaries. She agreed on the condition...
Sisters, SMWC unveil historic district sign marker
...“We appreciate the partnership that exists,” he said, highlighting a handful of the buildings on the SMWC side of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. “Our students love the buildings, they love the campus and they love the experience they get here. “Our students may look different now, but the buildings look the same.” Mayor Bennett added he always enjoys his time at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. “I love coming out here,” Bennett said. “This historic marker is so important. This is such a peaceful, wonderful...
Sister Dorothy (Marie Christopher) Souligny
...1994, when Sister Dorothy left Taiwan, she wrote, ‘Living here has given me the chance to live poverty in a way not known before. I have viewed poverty in the lives of our students and seen how it is possible to be content and full of peace with little,’” shared Sister Margaret. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Dorothy was celebrated Dec. 15, with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. She is survived by one brother, Donald, of Meridian, Miss....
Reflections for the Silver Jubilee of Sister Evelyn Ovalles
...from St. Paul University in Ottawa, Canada. This led to service in the Diocese of Gary from 2004-17, primarily as the director of the tribunal and a judge. As a canonist you have helped execute justice and bring peace to people’s lives. If all had gone as you planned after that ministry ended, you would be in the Philippines right now. COVID interrupted your plans to return to your homeland to put new skills of spiritual companioning at the service...