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Interculturality: journey of radical welcome
...and self-directed life. She immerses herself in processes to learn what it means to live a vowed life of poverty, chastity, and obedience as a Sister of Providence. Sister Jenny Howard. as general councilor, works closely with newer members. She says, the “future of religious life is dependent on our learning how to live interculturally … which can be challenging yet very rewarding. Most certainly it is a deep spiritual journey of radical welcome.” (Originally published in the Fall 2019...
23 candidates start the journey to becoming Providence Associates
On Saturday, Nov. 11, 23 Providence Associate candidates and their companions gathered both in person and virtually at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for an orientation to the year-long journey to becoming a Providence Associate. Over the coming year the candidates and their Sisters of Providence or Providence Associate companions will reflect on spiritual topics and share together. Those who discern this relationship is indeed for them will make their first commitments as Providence Associates in October of 2024. Enjoy these photos from...
A worldly trip through the eyes of postcards!
...added to her long list of ministries by coming up with a unique way to support Caleb through his trying time. Sister Barbara Ann Bluntzer’s long list of ministries have taken her to many places and during those visits, she collected postcards. Upon hearing about Caleb’s situation, Sister Barbara Ann sorted through her cards and began sending them to Caleb as inspiration. Sister Marsha Speth with her great-nephew Caleb and great-niece Lydia. What transpired was a travel journey she shared...
Embracing technology to further the Sisters of Providence mission
...her journey has looked like. She speaks of challenges she has had in telling others, especially parents, about feeling “called.” After the sister shares, participants are invited to ask questions. The session ends with a blessing from the facilitator(s) and an invitation to continue the conversation. The discernment journey Prior to each session, Sister Joni invites all Sisters of Providence to pray for the women who have scheduled time to discern virtually. Sometimes she invites sisters who are available and...
Prayer for suicide loss survivors
Creator: Paolo Lucciola Copyright: @ 2016 Paolo Lucciola creative commons license When I am in shock, please God help me to just keep breathing. When I am numbed out, please let others reach in to touch my heart. When I am in denial, give me the grace to accept what is true. When my faith is shaken, please God remind me of your love for me. When I am anxious, remind me you are with me on my journey. When...
“Journals and Letters” week 2: The voyage begins
Today we start reading the travel journal of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin [Editor’s note: Today we start discussing “Journals and Letters“: Page 1 to page 10 (second paragraph). Join us in reading a portion of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin‘s writings every week in the coming year.] The very first pages I read of Mother Theodore’s journey to America were not at all what I expected. There was no joy or excitement present. I thought Mother Theodore would be ready for...
Sister Dorothy Drobis (formerly Sister Irene Therese)
...parents’ blessing. One of her aunts, however, was not pleased – Dorothy had earlier promised to be her bridesmaid. The wedding took place on the very day she entered. Fortunately, the aunt understood! As Dorothy’s journey continued, she received her religious name, Sister Irene Therese. Later, when we were asked about going back to our baptismal name, she wanted to go to Adeline … but the song “Sweet Adeline” was popular then and she thought it would be too vain,...
Journals and Letters week 6: Traveling the United States
...foreign language resonated with me. I had a kindred experience in college when I traveled to France. I had a conversational grasp of the language. But it was still exhausting and frustrating to have so many discussions go over my head or be half understood. Again, I am impressed by the courage of Mother Theodore and the rest of the sisters in making their journey to an unknown land, despite the difficulties and the many challenges that lie ahead of...
2020 Christmas letter from General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski
Dear Friends, Imagine the journey of Mary and Joseph of Nazareth more than 2,000 years ago. A newly betrothed couple, they were forced to register for a census in a town about 90 miles away from their home. Mary was nine months pregnant. It was a cold, long road to Bethlehem. Difficulties and dangers were certainly their constant companions even before they took to the road. But we know the end of their story, don’t we? “The people who walked...
Journals and Letters week 7: Hardship on the Ohio
Today we are discussing “Journals and Letters“: page 45 to page 53, where we find Mother Theodore and her companions having to endure a miserable trip on the Ohio River. Join us in reading a portion of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin‘s writings every week in the coming year.] “There was no alternative; we had to bear it.” (46) Reading Mother Theodore’s account of the first part of their journey down the Ohio River made me feel so bad for these women. The steamboat...
Journals and Letters week 8: Indiana arrival
[Today we are discussing “Journals and Letters“: page 53 In Indiana to page 60 The Journey’s End. Join us in reading a portion of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin‘s writings every week in the coming year.] This drawing depicts the log cabin chapel where Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and her five companion-sisters gave thanks for a safe voyage upon their arrival at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on Oct. 22, 1840. As I read Mother Theodore’s detailed account of meeting the poorly clothed priest, I wondered if...
Message of Pope Francis for Creation Day 2023
...fellowship, a communion of differences, in order to start afresh together, because we are all pilgrims on a journey.” In this Season of Creation, as followers of Christ on our shared synodal journey, let us life, work and pray that our common home will teem with life once again. May the Holy Spirit once more hover over the waters and guide our efforts to “renew the face of the earth” (cf. Ps 104:30). Rome, Saint John Lateran, May 13 2023...