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Santa is coming to the Woods!
...Santa at the North Pole Zone and meet our jolly alpacas. There will be activities, crafts, cookie decorating, wagon rides, a sing-a-long and face painting. Be prepared to take a lot of pictures! We’ll start the fun at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center. Cost: $7; children 3 and under free. Pre-sale of tickets is encouraged and may be done online here. Santa will also visit Saint Mary-of-the-Woods again from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., on Sunday, Dec. 18, during Sunday Brunch at the...
Climate Crisis Task Force offers August Care for Creation Actions
...the week of August 17-23 The Sisters of Providence and wider Providence Community, publicly committed to join the worldwide Catholic community by responding to Pope Francis’ appeal to participate in a seven-year journey toward sustainability and integral ecology by developing a Laudato Si’ Action Platform Plan. The action platform named seven goals, including: Response to the cry of the Earth, Response to the cry of the Poor, Ecological Economics, Adoption of Sustainable Lifestyle, Ecological Education, Ecological Spirituality and Community Resilience...
A Reflection on the Feast Day of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...much fatigue and all kinds of dangers, we were happy to see this dear invalid installed in our infirmary at Saint Mary’s.” In the closing words of her circular letter announcing the death of Mary Liguori 11 days later, Mother Theodore notes: You, especially, above all, dear Sisters, be other Sister Mary Liguoris to us; that will be the way of consoling the broken heart of your affectionate, Sister St. Theodore. Brené Brown says the heart of spirituality is connection....
A review of ‘Active Hope’
The front cover of “Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We’re in without Going Crazy.” The main title of this valuable resource, “Active Hope,” is cheerful, but gives little information about the contents. The subtitle, however, provides a succinct summary: “How to Face the Mess We’re in without Going Crazy.” Co-authors are Joanna Macy, a respected and prolific writer and activist in the areas of ecology and spirituality, and Chris Johnstone, a long-term collaborator of hers. The book begins...
Sisters Speak Out: June 24 Community Prayer and Rally
...and peace to lift the voices of immigrants and the disenfranchised. Come make a difference in this world as we continue our mission of love, mercy and justice! This event will take place on Tuesday, June 24 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. outside the Church of the Immaculate Conception, come rain or shine. In case of rain, we are prepared to move into the lobby of O’Shaugnessy, at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center. Join us for community and positive change....
A Reflection for a Golden Jubilee
...Eudes. Two of the aspects of the French School of Spirituality out of which this devotion grew are the incarnational nature of Jesus and the understanding that God is a trinity of persons in relationship. Thus, all living things are interrelated. Nothing is living in isolation. I to WE to ONE. What would our relationships look like if we really believed that – if we allowed our hearts to be made sacred, to be made holy by our generosity, by...
Sisters of Providence set up teen volunteer opportunities
Calling all youth! Calling all youth! Teenagers ages 12-18 are invited to make a difference with the Sisters of Providence and health care residents at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. The next volunteer opportunity will take place from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., on Saturday, October 4. Visit with elder sisters and help them with activities such as Bingo, exercise, baking, attending events and more. All teen volunteers are asked to meet in the lobby of Providence Spirituality & Conference Center at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods....
10 ways to celebrate the Year of Consecrated Life!
...religious women and men have impacted society by their Gospel values and charisms. Network with other organizations to promote the works of peace and justice. Courageously respond to the vocation you feel being called to, to serve society. Encourage a woman between the ages of 18-42 to explore the possibility of religious life. We are thankful to you who are supporting the Sisters of Providence in the mission of Jesus that shapes our congregation, our structures and our spirituality. We...
Sisters team with Thrive for Dementia Series
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, have teamed up with Thrive West Central for the upcoming “Dementia Education Series: A Positive Approach to Care.” The series begins Wednesday, Sept. 10, and will take place every other Wednesday, concluding on Nov. 19. It will take place in the Foley Room at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center and there is no cost to attend. Times are 1-3 p.m., for each session. The series is designed for care partners and will...
A call to discernment
...of the Sisters of Providence. Their support and affirmation helped open my eyes to the call of Providence.” Tracey said the Sisters of Providence inspired her to choose her path, as well as the writings of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. “The women I have encountered have inspired me with their intentionality, their dedication to justice, the depth of their spirituality, their openness to conversion and learning from others,” she said. “Reading Mother Theodore’s story also made a big impression on...
Forgiveness and mercy
“Holding on to anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.” This was a quote we reflected on during the retreat “Forgiveness: The Path Inward.” Sister Paula Damiano and I facilitated the retreat several months ago at Providence Spirituality and Conference Center at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Our first goal with the retreat was to establish what forgiveness is and what it is not. We looked at some myths that exist about forgiveness: “I can’t forgive because I...
Reflections for one of our Asian Sisters perpetual vows
...vocation during three years of study there could have embraced you. But here we stand in Silang, Cavite in the Philippines, at the Providence Spirituality Retreat House, in the embrace of the incredible generosity of the Missionary Sisters of Providence and the mysterious workings of Providence. We give thanks in a special way to Sister Theresa Wang, General Superior of the MSPs, and the Rev. Antonio Wang, SVD, our presider today, who is currently the vice principal of a high...