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Sister Lourdes Kline
...do – a ministry. She apparently waited long enough when God suddenly called her to His home. I like to think God had a ministry for her in heaven. May our Provident God grant you eternal joy and peace. Funeral services for Sister Lourdes were Thursday, Jan. 8, and Friday, Jan. 9, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. A wake took place from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., on Thursday, Jan. 8, with Vespers at 4:30 p.m. Mass of Christian...
Quest for God leads to fullness of life as a Sister of Providence
...all desire in life. Here I can enhance existing talents and discover new gifts. Those gifts will be vessels and instruments in contributing to making the world a better place. A joyful YES I feel very peaceful and joyful about my YES to life as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. These past three years since I entered the Congregation, I have been so loved, supported and accepted. I look forward to continuing to deepen these relationships. Sister Jessica...
Sister Patty Wallace: Fulfilling God’s wish
...at the time. “I was attracted to religious life because I felt that my spirituality, relationship with Jesus, God’s presence in my life, and my experiences in helping others were central to my life and were valued by the Sisters of Providence,” Sister Patty said. “I was excited to be with the sisters who shared these values, supported each other and had ministries that impacted those who struggled with daily hardships and injustice. “I felt that I would make more...
Looking back on Good Friday
...people in my life right now who need Veronica’s compassion or Simon’s help. Who or what do I need to stand up to in order to make my world, our world, a more peaceful and loving place? This Good Friday, my adult self knows in a much deeper way that God so loved that world that in the fullness of time, the Christ appeared in the person of Jesus and that has made all the difference. I am still filled...
O Antiphon – O wisdom from on high
...the dinner table, the card table, the bargaining table, the peace table and others? This is virtue in the midst of life that opens us to God’s grace. For this we pray on behalf of all people. O Wisdom, you came forth from the mouth of the Most High and reaching from beginning to end, you ordered all things mightily and sweetly. Come, and teach us the way of prudence. To get your own expanded copy of the Sisters of...
Sister Dorothy Drobis (formerly Sister Irene Therese)
...God’s presence for all eternity. Lay your worries aside now, Dorothy, and rest in peace. Funeral services for Sister Dorothy took place on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. A Virtual Wake took place at 10:30 a.m., followed by Funeral Outside Mass at 11 a.m. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Dorothy in the comment section below. Memorial contributions may be made in Sister Dorothy’s honor to the Sisters...
Elections and papal visit in Sri Lanka
If you have been following the international news, you might have heard that Sri Lanka had a national election on Jan. 8 which had the surprising result of the the people voting out the current government. Best of all, a group of official Asian observers highly commended Sri Lankans for a fair and peaceful election. I found myself taking a sense of pride in the whole thing. My housemates, who felt that the current president had little concern for the...
Former Sisters of Providence a gift to the Church and society
...it was to be part of her community.” Judy says she “never stopped loving Mother Theodore and the place, the people, the sisters who believed in me. . . I am very happy, very at peace and walk through the cemetery regularly to talk to those who helped me along the way.” These three women, who as sisters received unexpected gifts, became themselves gifts to the Church and to society. Originally published in the summer 2023 issue of HOPE magazine....
Sister Alice Walsh (formerly Sister Julia Therese)
...they take such loving care of their sick.” Alice was blessed with that care. I have no doubt that she skated into heaven for a joyous reunion with her friends and family and a thank you to God for her life as a Sister of Providence. Rest in peace, Alice. You will be missed. Services were Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27 and 28. A wake took place from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., on Friday, Feb. 27, with Vespers at 4:30...
Prayer for Travel
...our hands steady, and bring us safely to ___. Our Lady of the highways, be with us on our journey, for all your ways are beautiful and all your paths are peace. Saint Michael and all you holy angels, protect the car and those who ride in it. Saint Joseph, patron of travelers, pray for us. Saint Mother Theodore, we are your people of Providence, pray for us and keep us safe. We make this prayer in Jesus’ name. Amen...
May 1, 2022: Third Sunday of Easter
...read of any recrimination of them by Jesus. He simply wishes them peace and continues to serve them. What is particularly significant is that the only question Jesus asks Peter is that of a deep friendship. “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Three times Jesus wants to be assured of Peter’s love, nothing else. So often, when I have been less than my best self, I hear Jesus addressing the same question to me: “Paula, do you love...
January 29, 2023: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
...merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. “Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great...