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Winter solstice ritual
Saturday is winter solstice. Tomorrow is the first day of winter, the longest night of the year. The following is adapted from “Prayers for a Planetary Pilgrim,” by Edward Hays. Materials needed: solstice candle; a fire pit, if possible, if you will be outside or a fireplace indoors; smaller candles for everyone; flash light for the leader. (Begin by sitting in darkness for a short time) Leader: Let us take into our hands a solstice candle or Let us light...
Community prayer via Skype™
...at 10 a.m. “We begin by sharing with each other about our day and what is going on in our lives. This is a time of spiritual and social renewal for us,” commented Sister Mary. Sister Eileen explains, “Our prayer includes the necrology (a listing of sisters and Providence Associates who died on that date) and then we pray for all the Sisters of Providence, our associates, benefactors, and all who have asked for our prayers. We say Morning or...
All things possible with Sister Janice Smith
...that stayed in the back of my mind and I pushed it waaaay back there.” Then came the seminar. “It led me to another prayer invitation called the Ignatian Exercises. We were told to not be surprised if these prayers and meditations made a major change in our life. I sort of dismissed it. I got to the end of the cycle, then this thing started gnawing at me. I said, ’Nah, nah, nah, I can’t do this. This is...
The Story on the Walls of Shells
...ship.” – Saint Mother Theodore A procession to the Saint Anne Shell Chapel in 1946. During Mother Theodore’s prayer, she promised a procession and a chapel to be built in honor of Saint Anne in her little community if they would be spared. So when her prayers were answered, she returned to her Woods and sought out to fulfill her promise right away. In 1844 a small log chapel was built. It was rebuilt in 1875 and that is when...
Reflections from our Golden Jubilees
...The good won out as we worked through home sickness, convent rules and prayers, and began to realize how fortunate we were to be surrounded by novitiate sisters like Barbara Doherty, Mary Alma Murphy, Bernice Kuper, Joann Quinkert, Rita Faucher, Ruth Eileen Dwyer, Mary Dominica and the next year, Joyce Brophy. We were taught first-rate theology, and the life-changing philosophy of “freedom and responsibility.” After first vows, Sister Alexa Suelzer and Marym Gootee welcomed us to the Juniorate as we...
Joni Luna enters novitiate
...Joni said. “I can only trust in the desire that fills my soul to serve God in a more intentional way. “I will continue this Providential journey with the expectation of fulfilling that desire. I ask for continued prayers as I deepen my relationship with God and the Sisters of Providence.” About the Sisters of Providence The Sisters of Providence, a congregation of 214 women religious, with 300 Providence Associates, collaborate with others to create a more just and hope-filled...
Finding courage and joy as a caregiver
...herself was when she would attend daily morning mass at the local parish. An hour to herself for reflection and prayer, those prayers usually reserved for her sister’s health and well-being. It became clear that Sister Bernadette Mary could no longer do this alone. After 9 days in hospice care, Catherine passed away peacefully in the wee hours of the morning on Nov. 20, 2012. Sister Bernadette Mary was there, holding her sister’s hand as she took her last breath....
Tracey Horan begins an exciting new journey with the SPs
...from left) Sisters Joni Luna, Carole Kimes, Mary Beth Klingel, Janice Smith, Lisa Stallings, Jenny Howard and Nancy Nolan. (Front row) Sisters Marsha Speth and Florence Norton, Tracy Horan, Sisters Denise Wilkinson, Dawn Tomaszewski and Editha Ben. Tracey Horan (left) and Sisters Denise Wilkinson and Mary Beth Klingel offer prayers, readings and song along with many other sisters. Tracey Horan (center) is met by a group of sisters inside Providence Hall. They then proceed to the Providence Hall Parlor for...
Bernadette Scala: “Will always be in my heart”
...lucky to have gone down to the woods many times and also had a teacher Sr. Mary Magdalen who taught me in high school. Sr.Mag as she was called was also my cousins very close friend of Sr. Norene and my whole family till she passed away . This event Saturday will always be in my heart. I will be returning next summer to see the shine with some of my family. The Providence Order will be in my prayers....
Sandra Scroggins: “Thank you Mother Theodore”
This Rooted for Tomorrow story was contributed by Sandra Scroggins for the 175th anniversary of the Sisters of Providence arriving in Indiana. In November 2006 I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and was near death. So began a year of treatment and trials. Also that month Mother Theodore Guerin was canonized in Rome. In the months that followed I was the recipient of many prayers for healing by the Sisters of Providence. In fact, a dear friend who is...
22 New Providence Associates
...brought peace to my heart and mind. “I see God’s hand at work in my life and I feel as though this is my personal fullness of time.” The excitement of making a year-long commitment with the Sisters of Providence is still fresh. But the fullness of the relationship is just beginning. Please keep all of us newly committed Providence Associates in your prayers as we continue to discover what living out more deeply a mission of love, mercy and...
Simbang Gabi novena full of music and hospitality
...women who might consider the possibility of becoming a Sister Providence! A beautiful choir at one of the Simbang Gabi Masses. Simbang Gabi has become an annual opportunity for inter-parish gatherings. In some dioceses there is a “traveling choir” invited to sing Filipino Mass songs. Filipinos are reminded of the deeper meaning of this religious tradition not to mention the cultural enrichment of the parish. The intercession prayers are usually in the various major languages of the parishioners or different...