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Be kind. It’s bumpy out there.
...me on the walk. She waited for me and wanted to talk about how the birds had just started singing at this time of evening and how happy that made her and eager for spring. I was delighted by her company and her enthusiasm. Today, one of our CBO staff tracked me down — very cheerfully — because I had forgotten (for several days) to come to her office to sign a form. When I apologized for making her “track...
“The Promised Land of Providence”
...Mother Theodore’s First View of St. Mary-of-the-Woods A hush like that in great cathedral aisles Wrapped the deep forest in its autumn gold; The oaks and firs in silent martial files Stood guard while day its evening vespers told. ’Twas thus she saw it, thus did first behold The Promised Land of Providence, and there Descends God’s blessing, which the years unfold, As budding flowers in Spring’s awak’ning air, With deep’ning beauty ’neath her loving care. -Sister Loretta Therese Bierman...
Sister Catherine Livers (formerly Sister Agatha)
...went on to serve as a pastoral associate, a chaplain, a consultant, vicar for religious, retreat director and spiritual director in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and New York. Catherine’s love came in many forms. She had a great love for people who were poor. In her application for vicar she listed as one of her qualities: great empathy for the needy and suffering. One sister told the story that when she lived with Sister Catherine she was looking for her spring...
Sister Claire Hanson
...mourn with the families when they pass. The message of Jesus “I spread the message of Jesus as well as the Spirit of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin [the Congregation’s foundress] whether it be as part of a group in my parish community, teaching English to immigrants, singing with 5 year olds, greeting parents at the school door or pushing a client in a wheel chair around the block on a beautiful spring day. “I am loving my ministries right now....
Sister Marilyn Baker
...TV program: “NCIS” Favorite music/song: (I love too many to have a favorite) Favorite dessert: pecan pie Favorite scripture passage: Philippians 4:4-9 Favorite time of day: Sunset—although I get up early, I don’t have a chance to see the sunrise, but I do see the sunset every evening and have time to enjoy the splendor of it! Favorite season: Spring Favorite vacation spot: A beach, any beach Have questions you’d like to ask Sister Marilyn? Contact her at mlbaker1962@yahoo.com ...
Tried and true farming techniques benefit Earth
...There are small depressions in the tops of the soil blocks for seeds. About 90 percent of the vegetables and flowers grown at White Violet Center are planted with soil blockers. “You end up getting a stronger root system,” Candace said. “And you don’t have the same transplant shock when moving them to the garden in the spring.” She said using the soil blockers also saves a little time when planting in the field. “Because you’re not trying to wriggle...
Providence Associates Saint Mother Theodore Guerin retreat 2014
“It has been more than I expected. I am just blown away,” said Tara Lane of her first Providence Associate retreat at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Since October, Tara has been studying elements of the spirituality of the Sisters of Providence as a candidate-associate. She joined 47 other Providence Associates, candidate-associates and Sisters of Providence in attending the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin spring retreat from March 7-9, 2014. Participants learned about Mother Theodore’s life and virtues and spent time in prayer. “Just...
Providence Associates retreat with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
“It has been more than I expected. I am just blown away,” said Tara Lane of her first Providence Associate retreat at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Since October, Tara has been studying elements of the spirituality of the Sisters of Providence as a candidate-associate. She joined 47 other Providence Associates, candidate-associates and Sisters of Providence in attending the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin spring retreat from March 7-9, 2014. Below are some photos from the weekend retreat. The Providence Associate relationship is open...
Providence: together as one creation
...Providence. About the author: Sister Nancy Nolan has been a Sister of Providence for 59 years. She holds master’s degrees in Education and in Pastoral Studies. She has served in a variety of administrative areas, including general superior of the Sisters of Providence for 10 years and president of Mother Guerin/Guerin Prep High School for nine years. Collaboration has been a way of life in her ministries for many years. (Originally published in the Spring 2014 issue of HOPE magazine.)...
Sister Kathleen Desautels: Collaborating for justice
...making decisions in a consensual way means spending endless time collaborating with folks who do not always come from the same Gospel understanding. But they come willing to be partners for the good of the whole. “A large part of 8th Day’s work is to facilitate groups doing the work of justice-making. The pastoral cycle of experience, analysis, theological reflection and action is at the heart of our facilitating process.” (Originally published in the spring 2014 issue of HOPE magazine.)...
In it together
...“It’s all about the relationship with the sisters. They pay attention to who you are as a person and what you bring to the table.” Even in the busiest of times, Vicki’s “partnership” with the sisters is gratifying. “You can still be really busy and really stressed and it’s like you’re in it together,” she said. “We support each other.” “This is the best job I’ve ever had,” Karen added. (Originally published in the spring 2014 issue of HOPE magazine.)...
Sisters of Providence collaboration timeline
...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 member in the SP Mission Advancement office. (Originally published in the Spring 2014 issue of HOPE magazine.) ...