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The spirituality of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
Model used for statue of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. Spirituality, the fundamental, underlying way in which a person relates to God, to other people and to oneself, is not merely an attitude toward God, an acceptable way to worship God, or a certain set of beliefs about God. Spirituality certainly flows from these relationships, but it is much more fundamental than any of them. Spirituality is who one is at the deepest level of being. Who then was Mother Theodore...
Our trip to Ruillé sur Loir
...both came away understanding why Therese became the spiritual light she has been to so many. The spirituality of her parents was very deep. We had the opportunity to pray the Hail Mary with Sister Mary Catherine in the room where the family prayed together daily. Of course, we saw the cradle in which Therese was laid after she was born, and, later, we saw the baptismal font in the Basilica of Notre-Dame where she was baptized the day after...
Providence Associate and former Sister of Providence Donna Watzke shares about her journey
...understand our lives looking backward. Then Sister Marie Carmelita in her early years as a Sister of Providence Providence Associate Donna Watzke today For me, being a Sister of Providence (my religious name was Sister Marie Carmelita) was a transformative experience. In my early years of formation, I was steeped in Providence Spirituality, the life of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, the and the SP charism of Providence expressed in ministries of love, mercy and justice. Throughout this journey I learned...
Foundation Day and our French connection
...her yes like that of the 72 being sent out by Jesus, embarking on a journey that was largely unknown? Was she filled with fear and anxiety? Probably. But no doubt she derived some strength for the journey, knowing that daily, all the Sisters of Providence would be united in the prayer of reunion, which both of our congregations hold dear. Sister Carole and I took with us a gift from our Congregation. It was a plaque with each of our...
Mary Weber and Gary Meister: ‘a God of surprises’
...our call to be Providence in the world were new concepts. He was raised Lutheran in a strong anti-Catholic environment. Not that the concept of God as Providence is for Catholics only. For us as a couple, Providence spirituality is also marital spirituality. It is how we want to live out our vows together. The units were not just to be studied intellectually but were to be experienced. My favorite ancillary reading was the Practices of the Sisters of Providence....
Paula Damiano
Sister Paula was born on August 26, 1949, and is a native of New Castle, Pennsylvania. Currently, her ministry is promoting the awareness of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin at other locations off campus. Sister Paula entered the Congregation on August 30, 1967. She professed final vows on December 8, 1974. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in art. She also has a master’s degree in theological spirituality from Fordham University. Of her ministries, Sister Paula has...
Celebrating the Providence Associates: 10 years in relationship
...us a spiritual and inspirational uplift. They broaden our spirituality. Each Associate is a gift…a blessing…a challenge…yet another indication that Providence is always with us all. Each associate is an inspiration…is bringing the mission of Providence to the world… is Spirit-driven…is gifted, generous, friendly, fun-loving, wholesome, holy, dedicated. Gratitude especially to the associates I have been privileged to companion and for how we still companion one another joined in our Providence journey. What a trip! The associates in southern Indiana...
Sister My Huong Pham reflects on Jubilee
...Recently, Sister My Huong was asked to reflect on her time as a woman religious and she wanted to share those thoughts with the Congregation, Providence Associates and more: “My Jubilee celebration is not all about me. It celebrates neither success or achievement nor completion of my journey as a woman religious. It celebrates God’s unconditional love and fidelity who has encountered my life in such a profound way that is beyond my comprehension. It celebrates what God has done...
Jean Lynch: her own spirituality has been deepened
...Spiritual Integration Units? What was your favorite part about the units? Sister Cathy Buster was my companion through the discernment process and remains my good friend. We journeyed through the Spiritual Integration Units by long distance. I was living in Rhode Island at the time and Sister Cathy was in Sarasota. We e-mailed our thoughts and reflections back and forth and had occasional phone conferences — many times talking for an hour or more. And, we met whenever I could...
Sister Paula Modaff: moving closer and closer to God
...in Rome and became a tribunal judge. It was through that ministry, in which she served for nearly 15 years, that she discovered a call to spiritual companioning, her current ministry. Many people would ask her as a judge if they could see her again and talk through their spiritual journey. She saw that as a call. God in the present Where is Sister Paula in her own relationship with God these days? “For the longest time now, I experience...
Reflections for Foundation Day 2019
...is the page that contains the story, written by our Mission Advancement folks, inviting the larger Terre Haute community to join us in celebrating the Feast Day of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. It also describes our foundation – established 179 years ago today. And I quote: “Mother Theodore came to the United States from France in 1840 to establish a Congregation of women religious. After a journey of more than three months, she and her five sister companions arrived at...
Novena to Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...desire that same kind of spiritual and earthly care. Look upon me with tenderness in my time of need. Because you are a loving and spiritual mother, I ask you to also direct my spirit so I can better understand both the blessings and the frailties I carry within my soul. I aspire to be a more effective witness to God’s goodness, but I often let my own needs come first. Assist me in becoming more spiritually mature. Nevertheless, I...