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Sister Agnes Maureen Badura
...Burke from the class of 1968 at Marywood, said “I had stayed in touch with her throughout the 50-plus years since our graduation. She and I always kept each other in our prayers.” Agnes Maureen’s maiden voyage from Chicago to Terre Haute was only the beginning of an amazing series of voyages. She came to love traveling the world over with her sister Agnes, and then recounting the stories of her experiences. She loved to claim that she had visited...
Facts, Inspiration and Reflection Starters: Saint Teresa of Avila
...prayers, praying always “Jesus, we trust in you.” May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you be content knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us....
Congregation shares LCWR statement in response to Colorado shootings
...free from violence. Our hearts and prayers go out to those family members, friends, and members of the LGBTQ+ community as they grieve the loss of those killed and injured in the Colorado Springs shooting on Saturday, November 19. As women of the Gospel, we stand in opposition to all forms of exclusion and violence committed against any member of the human family. There can be no tolerance for hate. We pledge ourselves to work for the change of structures...
A Reflection for the 2022 Senior Jubilee
...life. The many hymns, prayers, quotes…have each come into my life just when I needed them! The fact that I am still alive and healthy and have happily persevered these 60 years is to me an even greater blessing!” Thank you, Marilyn, for your graciousness in sharing all the blessings God has given you, especially when it took you to places and circumstances more than half a world away. As for Martha, she, too, had more than one theme song....
Oral history: The little things with Sister Lois Ann Stoiber
...Letter to Le Fer de la Motte Family, 1843 Supported by prayer Sister Lois Ann Stoiber is quietly fierce in her prayerful devotion. Her words are a guide for many. “Every morning I don’t leave my room before I say my prayers. I ask God to be my shadow, to walk with me. And sometimes when I’m trying to find the answer or don’t know what to do, as soon as I pause and ask God to take care of...
Donors, you bless us beyond words!
“We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers.” 1 Thessalonians 1:2. This verse has never been truer. The Sisters of Providence can’t do our work without you! You are the reason we can share Good News. Giving Day As you know, October is an exceptional month of celebration for the Sisters of Providence. Mother Theodore’s birthday (10/2), Feast Day (10/3) and Foundation Day (10/22) for the Congregation mark important milestones. We launched...
Ask a Sister: Spiritual help 5 cents
...this was the extent of our “visit” and they left for the next exhibit or presentation. Seeking spiritual advice Sister Marilyn offers spiritual help. But many others had questions. They asked about how they would know if God was calling them? Or what it was that God really wanted them to do with their lives? There were a few who asked what to do to strengthen their faith. Others asked for prayers for someone who had lost their faith in...
March 12, 2023: Third Sunday of Lent
...all. The members of the church are invited to renew their own baptismal commitment as they pray with the catechumens who are now called the Elect. Some of the prayers taken from the ritual for this third Sunday of Lent are shared below: Let us pray for those soon to be baptized and for ourselves as we renew our commitment to Christ. That the Elect may ponder the word of God in their hearts and savor its meaning more fully...
God of unexpected gifts
...a fractured relationship when I am wrapped in darkness and suddenly a clear path to navigate brings a glimmer of hope when ordinary people step in to address destructive social practices when an elderly friend offers continued prayers, insight and wisdom. Provident God, help me to loosen my grasp and share freely from what you have given me. May my gratitude for unexpected gifts received spur me toward enthusiastic giving. Originally published in the summer 2023 issue of HOPE magazine....
Oral history: Sister Cathy Campbell the storyteller
...day.” From ‘Guide Me, Oh God’, 9-8-2022 “I wanted to be adventure bound in You, O God, wherever that might lead.” From Sister Cathy Campbell: ‘What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister today?’ 3-15-2020 “Clearly I cannot be a bystander. I have to act for justice.” ‘Immigration injustice: what can I do?’, 1-13-2020 The prayers that Sister Cathy has shared on the Sisters of Providence website are outstanding and written from the heart. “In Time of...
Sister Linda Kaliker (formerly Sister Marie Theodore)
...be remembered for her unfailing attendance at significant family events.” Kathy said, “My fond memories of her include her wonderful colorful earrings, prayers she led at family celebrations, how proud Mom and Dad were of her, how she loved her green Pontiac, how she heled prepare me for baptisms and First Communions.” Her brother-in-law Steve remembers her as a wonderful sister-in-law, always up for an adventure. Her nephews and nieces have many happy memories of Aunt Linda. Gary writes, “Sister...
Nurturing in the Woods: extending the hand of compassion
...and laugh with them,” she said. Among their activities, the minister of care is there to assist a resident in preparing a “celebration of life” booklet if the resident wishes to do so. In this booklet, the resident and minister of care identify “end of life” materials, like favorite hymns, psalms and prayers of blessing to be included in wake and funeral service liturgies. Comfort and presence “I also provide them the comfort and presence they may need even during...