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Get to know Providence Associate Cathy Allen
...get broadband internet in the next year or so and I will be able to do that easier — although I hope we are back to being able to meet in person before that! [Editor’s note: Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is reopening May 24!] Being a Providence Associate has helped me to improve on my prayer life (which is still a work in progress). I find praying various prayers like the Litany of Nonviolence very satisfying. Also, my faith has become stronger...
Journals and Letters week 34: Loving the ‘Right Way’
...loved ones and continues with assurances of love, Mother slips in a comment or two that surely must lighten the heart and bring a smile to the recipient as well as all who read her words now! Here “loving the right way” offers sympathy, speaks of affection and admiration for Mme’s daughter, and ends by offering both a smile (even a laugh) and assurance of prayers. Join the coversation What is your favorite piece of advice shared in Mother Theodore’s...
Journals and Letters week 35: Letter of instruction, letter of prayer
...company of her sisters. She is now home with her Provident God. Prayer letter Mother Theodore’s letter to Bishop Bouvier struck me as a type of prayer. It included praise of Providence, thanksgiving for favors received, petitions of need and a prayer of lamentation. She acknowledged those whose spirituality and actions were Providence for the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods community: Bishops Bouvier, Bazin and De Saint Palais. For their pastoral concern, she offered heartfelt thanksgiving. Her prayers of petition included the...
Did you know? An award named after the late Sister Dorothy Drobis
...heart’ “Teaching was so dear to Sister Dorothy’s heart,” Karen said. “She was so happy to receive the biographies. I don’t know if she shared them. It was important to her that a student who wanted to be a teacher was receiving support and she would include the recipients in her prayers. “I think when we announced the award she was surprised and honored and possibly a little bit embarrassed that the award was named after her. She was a very...
Why I say “Yes” to life as a Sister of Providence
...of adversity. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin says, “We possess nothing. It is true, however, we form a Community, and from now on we feel obliged, or at least I believe myself obliged, to consecrate the rest of my life to it. … ” So, my dear sisters, associates, family and friends, I ask for your prayers in the coming days and beyond. I ask for the grace to stay faithful and true to my vows of poverty, chastity and obedience....
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
...Jesus. That’s not all though. What about the faith of these people? They trusted that Jesus would heal their friend. Perhaps it’s time for us to evaluate where we stand in our faith journey. Action Remember this week those you know who are ill or with disabilities. How can you help the family or friend in their time of need and recuperation? And then, consider your faith and how the prayers you offer for them will aid in their healing....
Quest for God leads to fullness of life as a Sister of Providence
...prayers, grace and a lot of inner work to find total freedom. My journey is convoluted! It is messy! And it is so rewarding! I thought I knew total freedom before, but I feel that I have had more freedom in these past years than I could have ever imagined. As Saint Mother Theodore Guerin says, “Have confidence in the Providence that so far has never failed us. … ” I have so many hopes for the future: my future...
You mean the world to us!
...through prayer, education, service and advocacy or kept us in your prayers, we are extremely grateful. Your partnership with our congregation of nearly 240 Catholic sisters, and nearly 300 Providence Associates, has enabled us to be the hands and feet of Jesus in 13 states and the District of Columbia and Asia. You help make the world a better place! As Christians serving a broken, impoverished world, our work isn’t done. We look forward to working together with you in...
Sister Jessica Vitente professes first vows
...grateful for all the prayers, love, support and graces to keep myself grounded. They allowed me to not fly too fast up to the mountaintop.” Prior to her first experience with the Sisters of Providence, Sister Jessica had graduated from Mount San Antonio College with an associate’s degree in accounting. She has also received a bachelor’s degree in human development from California State University, Long Beach. Sister Jessica first became aware of the Sisters of Providence during the Los Angeles...
A legacy of love, prayer and service
...today!” Chatting with Mother Theodore And Sister Mary Mundy is not the only Sister of Providence who has conversations with the foundress. Since the Beatification, Sister Alice Ann, whose ministry is limited by failing eyesight, spends a great portion of her morning prayers chatting with Mother Theodore. Sister Eileen Dede isn’t having conversations with the foundress yet. But she has a story she is ready to tell her: “About ten years ago I was very ill. My stomach was not...
The sisters treasure your financial support!
...benefits of being a Providence GEM: Providence GEM membership card Quarterly email or text communication with news on how your donations make a difference Subscription to HOPE magazine 3x per year Recognition on the Together in Mission Wall Providence GEM keychain from the Woods For more information visit Gems.SistersofProvidence.org or call Diane Weidenbenner at 812-535-2802. Thank you for your ongoing prayers for the Congregation as well as your financial support. Originally published in the fall 2021 issue of HOPE magazine....
November 7, 2021: Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel – Mark 12:38-44 In the course of his teaching Jesus said to the crowds, “Beware of the scribes, who like to go around in long robes and accept greetings in the marketplaces, seats of honor in synagogues, and places of honor at banquets. They devour the houses of widows and, as a pretext recite lengthy prayers. They will receive a very severe condemnation.” He sat down opposite the treasury and observed how the crowd put money into the treasury....