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“Put yourself gently into the hands of Providence.”
...about her, not written by her. What would Mother Theodore herself say? We have learned that a shrine should point the pilgrim toward God. We want the last thought pilgrims take with them to be how to live like Mother Theodore, and she lived with unfailing trust in Providence. In fact, Providence themes will predominate her permanent shrine from the time pilgrims begin their “Journey with a Saint” at the front door of Providence Center till they enter the chapel...
From peaches to Poe
...they are a bit bummed out. It’s been a long sea journey from France aboard the Cincinnati. Unlike the American passengers on board with them, who are “expected,” the sisters realize that no one there “in this foreign land” will be excited to see them. Enter Dr. A. Sidney Doane, an American doctor. He’s a complete stranger—a Protestant, even! He welcomes the sisters with wide-open arms, making them feel welcome and supplying them with a bunch of fruit, including “some...
Sisters of Providence collaboration timeline
...to grow? How have they evolved? As you travel through this timeline you will see that many of the cultural forces described are ones we still encounter. Ask yourself, “How might I have acted in that situation? Am I seeking to be guided by our Provident God to do works of love, mercy, and justice?” Enjoy the journey! Launch the timeline > About the authors: Bill Hughes is a Providence Associate from Terre Haute, Ind. Christina Blust is a staff...
Sisters of Providence share LCWR statement on the death of Pope Francis
...led the 2024 Synod on Synodality that emphasized the essential role of the inclusion of all voices, communal discernment, and collaboration. Pope Francis led from a place of both simplicity and savvy. An astute moral leader, he knew how to use his influence to bring about change and was fearless in speaking out publicly even when he knew there would be resistance to his message. He tirelessly took on the mission of loving the whole world – making difficult journeys...
My Indiana! Meet our new director of Mission Advancement
...service agencies. Unexpected treasure My journey now brings me to Indiana and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, where I find many unexpected treasures. What surprises me about Vigo County? For one, turtle crossings. Yes, they are a thing. I moved to Terre Haute in January and spent my first couple weeks “hunkering down” in quarantine. Even if you became a FaceTime or Zoom expert since the pandemic began, it can be difficult bonding with a team you have never sat across from at...
April 27, 2025: Second Sunday of Easter, Sunday of Divine Mercy
...with all of the disciples on this second evening. He does not seek out Thomas alone. Perhaps Jesus knew that each of them needed His presence and reassurance as young believers. Action Identify some places in your life where locked doors exist. Are you finding yourself to be locked in or locked out? Easter Encouragement to Consider a ‘Bonus’ Action Now may be an interesting time to explore Joyce Rupp’s work called “Open the Door: Journey to the True Self.”...
A Prayer for the 175th Anniversary of the Sisters of Providence
...we journey into the future with confidence in the Providence that so far has never failed us. Amen. French Ô Dieu Saint, Je te rends grâce de nous avoir envoyé Sainte Mère Théodore et ses compagnes qui fondèrent une congrégation à Sainte Marie des Bois. Je te rends grâce pour tous ceux et celles qui ont suivi leurs pas et se sont engagés à faire se réaliser tes projets. Je prie pour obtenir la grâce de faire progresser leur héritage...
Sister Joanna Brown (formerly Sister Louis Marie)
...in her teaching approaches and always able to adapt successfully to a wide variety of learning styles. She was the kind of person who would walk that extra mile just to make sure you were happy. Throughout her teaching career, she was in ‘many different settings,’ she said; and each has had its joys and sorrows. I feel that I have been able to relish the joys, rise up after defeat because of the deep spiritual background and humor given...
July 24, 2022: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
...he said to them, “Suppose one of you has a friend to whom he goes at midnight and says, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread, for a friend of mine has arrived at my house from a journey and I have nothing to offer him,’ and he says in reply from within, ‘Do not bother me; the door has already been locked and my children and I are already in bed. I cannot get up to give you anything.’...
Founding the way: Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s five companions
Sister Olympiade Boyer If you have known the Sisters of Providence for any time at all, you know about the Congregation’s foundress, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. Through her prolific writings in journals and letters, it feels possible to come to know her well. She had amazing character, deep spirituality and faith, compassion, humor, courage and more. Much of the draw to her story lies in the “ordinary” — the trials she suffered throughout life and the strength she exhibited in...
So very human: Making an e-book of Mother Theodore’s words
...cover of the e-book The obvious first choice for this self-assigned project was “Journals and Letters of Mother Theodore Guerin.” If you have not read this book, dear readers, let me tell you about it. It has it all. Adventure on the high seas! Perilous journeys into the frontier! Heroines, villains, the sacred and the mundane — a plot filled with ups and downs and all the in-betweens. And then in her letters to friends and foes alike, Mother Theodore...
Shrine for Saint Mother Theodore Guerin opens
Sister Nancy Nolan begins a tour for a group of people Saturday during the grand opening of the new permanent shrine for Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, welcomed hundreds of visitors from all walks of life on Saturday as the Shrine for Saint Mother Theodore Guerin was officially opened, giving people the opportunity to “Journey with a Saint.” An open house took place from 1 to 4 p.m., during which visitors could tour...