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Get to know Providence Associate David Hudgens
...wife was working there in the Woods External Degree (WED) department and taking classes, I got to spend some time on the campus. I was really drawn to the story of Saint Mother Theodore and tried to learn more about her and the struggles of making her journey to the area, her faith and her legacy. Providence Associate David Hudgens prays during the Providence Community annual meeting in 2023. Her story inspired me, and one day I found a mention...
Newsnotes
...30, 2019, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We are so blessed to have Sister Emily with us on this journey of living out love, mercy and justice in service of God’s people. Sisters recognize benefactors at dinner Ray Peña of Terre Haute, Indiana, center, received the Sarah and Joseph Thralls award in honor of the countless hours of handy-man service he has contributed to the sisters. Pictured with Sisters Lisa Stallings, left, and Dawn Tomaszewski, right. Approximately 275 benefactors joined the Congregation...
A journey to wider acceptance and love: Sister Tracey Horan and immigration
View of the border city of Nogales, where Sister Tracey Horan now ministers, from the Arizona side. I cannot put my finger on exactly what informed my belief that there should be a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border. I remember high school friends using “Mexican” as an insult. I remember that I didn’t know anyone who had migrated. Like most stereotypes, my beliefs about immigrants most likely came from a combination of sources: messages I heard from the news, friends...
From farming to teaching to counseling to care of Earth: Sister Ann Sullivan’s story
...a spirituality of hope and healing provided the framework for the Center’s planning and development in educating for a just, sustainable future. Thinking differently Sister Ann moved on from her ministry at White Violet Center in 2008. Today she continues to speak and to offer retreats focusing on the need to educate for a just and sustainable future — the same need that led her to form the foundation of White Violet Center for Eco-Justice in 1996. On the journey,...
BEing Providence in the World
...gives advice. Nor do we claim to know exactly what any other person is going through. But when other well-meaning people ask, “Are you over it yet?,” or say, “There are other fish in the sea,” or they hand you tissues as if to say, “You can stop crying now,” I am the person who will lovingly just listen to your story and accompany you on your grief journey so you can begin to heal. Providence amid suffering I am...
A reflection for the Epiphany of the Lord
Today, much of the Christian church will celebrate Epiphany (“manifestation,”) which commemorates when the incarnation of God in Christ Jesus is made known to the whole world. A traditional reading for Epiphany is Matthew 2:1-12, the story of the magi — the first gentiles to receive this divine revelation. Who were these wise travelers from the east? Why did they brave this long and perilous journey? Did they find what they were seeking? What gifts did they bring? Some Bible...
Adoption of Sustainable Lifestyles
Note: The following piece was written by Sister Mary Tomlinson on behalf of the Climate Crisis Task Force. The Laudato Si’ Action Platform Plan Goal 4-The Adoption of Sustainable Lifestyles, is grounded in the idea of sufficiency and promoting sobriety in the use of resources and energy. “Jesus sent out the twelve after instructing them … Do not take gold or silver or copper for your belts; no sack for your journey, or a second tunic, or sandals, or a...
Journals and Letters week 51: Running toward Jesus
...fond of crosses and try to avoid them whenever I can. How far I have to go in my spiritual journey to be able to pray these words as fervently as Mother Theodore must have prayed them. Also, to me, these final recorded words of Mother Theodore echo her entire stance about life. I believe she expressed it earlier in her words, “Perfect abandonment of ourselves in all things for the future requires great courage, but we ought to aspire...
One millennial’s journey to life as a Sister of Providence
Millennial Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Sister Tracey Horan, SP, shares her story of becoming a Catholic sister in this live-recorded video from July 27, 2020. Catholic author, blogger and speaker Kathryn Whitaker asks Sister Tracey about her life and ministry and shares viewer questions. This was our first time hosting such an event, so pardon our imperfection! We join this recording in progress as Sister Tracey shares about the foundress of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods...
Saying yes to poverty, chastity and obedience
Sister Corbin Hannah on the day she professed perpetual vows as a Sister of Providence On July 26, 2020, I professed perpetual vows of poverty, chastity and obedience as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. This completes an almost 11-year journey of initial transformation within the Providence Community. It truly has been a transformational journey. I entered the Sisters of Providence with a desire to serve others, a connection with Saint Mother Theodore and a curiosity about religious life....
Journals and Letters week 4: Arrival on U.S. soil
...customs officers and the presence and gifts of Dr. Doane. His simple gifts of fruits delighted them and they had the pleasure of sharing them with their journey-companions. Mother Theodore also saw God’s Providence at work when they had to stay on the ship overnight and the captain arrived the next morning with “a pretty little green rowboat” to get them to shore, while other passengers had to spend another night on the ship. And how about the scene of...
Newsnotes: Sisters of Providence news update winter 2021
...desires a deeper journey of faith, now is the time to start planning your pilgrimage to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We’ll work with you to design the perfect day for your group to visit all the outdoor sacred sites. Places include the Log Cabin Chapel, Saint Anne Shell Chapel and the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto. To get the conversation started call Sister Jan Craven at 812-535-2925 or email tours@spsmw.org. Sister Jane Iannaccone continues SP pastoral tradition in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Village Calling...