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One continuous and continuing flow: All Saints and All Souls Days 2012
...number.” And I don’t doubt that many of us believe we know persons about whom we say, “S/he’s a living saint.” Then, the next day, we celebrate All Souls. I used to understand that as the opportunity to pray for all the deceased who have not yet entered heaven. But, I have to admit, the more my ideas about God have changed over the years, the more we Sisters of Providence have studied and prayed a spirituality of Providence, the...
Sister Jean Michele Monaghan (formerly Sister John Michele)
...the age of 44, she entered the novitiate of the Sisters of Providence on Sept. 12, 1963. Today, of course, we are somewhat accustomed to older women entering religious life, but in 1963 being 44 years old in the midst of sixty teenage postulants was quite a challenge. Her easy-going manner and keen sense of humor saw her through the novitiate and juniorate. Hers was a very common-sense sort of spirituality. In a “spiritual profile” written in later years she...
Evolving Providence in time of pandemic and beyond
...We know we are able to do God’s work in the world,” says Vocation Director Sister Joni Luna. “Providence nudges us towards a particular cause and through prayer, meditation and collaboration we are moved to respond,” Sister Joni said. Collaboration and letting go will be key to how Sisters of Providence continue to evolve, says Sister Martha Wessel, who entered in 1962. “We were very independent at that point. We had a college, our own orchards, bakery cannery, and much...
Sister Marceline looks back on the richness of 84 years as a woman religious
...is fulfilling because all the things I thought I would do in life have happened. I’ve been given many opportunities to advance in my spiritual life, from attending workshops, annual retreats, reading spiritual books, participating in faith and life sharing groups. A great life I was able to teach children about God no matter what subject I was teaching. Life sciences were my area of expertise and that gave me the opportunities to teach the wonder of God’s creation. The...
Evolution of Wisdom Thought
...that follow. Join us and Dr. Arthur Feinsod for the final Evolution of Wisdom Thought workshop, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 22. Each session will take place in the Community Room at Providence Hall. The final session will focus on “Mohandas Gandhi’s Spirituality and Politics.” Staying in the 20th century but shifting to a Hindu perspective, we will examine Gandhi’s spiritual principles and how they emerge from ancient ones set forth in “The Upanishads and The Bhagavad-Gita.” We will...
Quietly breaking boundaries, creating hope
...get up and just start working on it.” Sister Suzanne’s (formerly Sister Suzanne Marie) first assignment in 1964 was teaching a fifth-grade classroom at Saint Athanasius in Evanston, Illinois. It was January, and she was their fourth teacher. But it all turned out well. She says, “There was a deep spirituality within the parish that I found beautiful and sustaining.” Specialization in history Sister Suzanne, above, in the 1970s teaching history at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. In her next ministry in...
Bearing witness to an execution
...ask “his Sister,” Sister Betty Donoghue, to ask Sister Barbara if she would be willing to accompany him into the death chamber. Keith asked Sister Barbara to be his spiritual advisor. Her immediate reaction to his request was, “Yes, of course I will do that.” “Here was another human being asking for help,” Sister Barbara said. “I couldn’t imagine denying this person. I knew I wanted to do it. We must be present when we can.” So, after prayerful discernment,...
Saying yes to the vows
...those who are my peers. I love our Providence Associates and other partners in mission. I love the spirituality of Providence, the ongoing challenge to dig deeper into myself and discover new ways of relating to the Holy and to the world — and to the presence of the Holy in the world. I love the relationships that this life has offered to me. I love the opportunities this life has offered to me. I love the version of myself...
Journals and Letters week 35: Letter of instruction, letter of prayer
...mine from our readings. Mother Theodore is open to sharing many aspects of her wisdom, love, care, concerns, spirituality and business acumen with the recipients of these 1851 writings, and, with us, the 2021 recipients. Instruction to the sisters An 1850 letter from Mother Theodore to Bishop Bouvier In this week’s first Letter Circular (an open letter circulated to the entire Congregation), Mother Theodore speaks with maternal concern for her Daughters. She calls them home for a time of retreat,...
Construction is underway toward a shrine for Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...College, both at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Saint Mother Theodore was officially declared a saint by the Roman Catholic Church in 2006, the first person from Indiana to receive such distinction. The planned shrine will be located under the Blessed Sacrament Chapel at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, just down the halls from Providence Spirituality and Conference Center and the Church of the Immaculate Conception. It will include a museum-like area, complete with educational displays. Special features include an entrance area reflective of Saint Mother...
Technology Wisdom Prayer
...be the well of wisdom from which I can draw meaning to make sense of the madness of my life. That’s enough for me. — Sister Cathy Campbell Sister Cathy Campbell is an educator and consultant for more than 40 years. She enjoys delving into the links between Providence spirituality and evolving dynamics in the world around her. She holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in Spirituality from Catholic Theological Union/Chicago. (Originally published in the Winter 2014 issue of HOPE magazine.)...
Former Sisters of Providence General Superior passes away
...we deepened our understanding of Providence spirituality and its relationship to our charism.” During her 10-year term, Pope John Paul II bestowed the title of Venerable to Mother Theodore, who was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on October 15, 2006. In addition, during her administration, Sister Nancy oversaw the razing of Foley Hall, the renovation according to liturgical norms of the Church of the Immaculate Conception and the construction of Providence Center, now known as Providence Spirituality & Conference Center....