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Sister Kathleen Bernadette Smith: Joyful collaboration in a prophetic mission
...pews, to keep them connected to the Church community by engaging them in devotions like the rosary and days of reflection.” About the author: Sister Cathy Campbell, who holds a Doctor of Ministry degree, enjoys celebrating the work of those who serve among God’s people in pastoral ministries. She currently coordinates the Circle of Grace program for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis in addition to freelance writing and editing for Catholic media. (Originally published in the spring 2014 issue of HOPE.)...
Father Daniel Hopcus to celebrate 50-year Jubilee
Sister Beth Wright receives ashes on the first day of Lent from Father Dan Hopcus. As he ushers out a visitor from his office, the chaplain greets her with a warm goodbye. Dressed in a black blazer and pink shirt, he then heads back to his office in Providence Hall, ready to move further into a beautiful spring afternoon. With soft instrumental music playing in the background, there’s an aura of calmness in the room as he takes a seat...
Providence is profound
Post author Chuck Fisher participates in the Providence Associates spring retreat on Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. For me, Providence is God’s unconditional and interdependent love for each and every creation, given freely to be shared with, by and for every creation. God is present and acting. I may not recognize or sense God’s Providence, especially in times of struggle or pain. Providence is also a partnership – the Providence of God is who I am with others. And others are...
Mike Eck, West Chester, OH: “This changed my life”
...for this place. My first attempted ended – when I said to myself this route can’t be right – and proceeded on to St. Louis. This gentle and appealing image of a nun in habit extended an invitation to visit Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. The next trip – perhaps the spring of 2009 or 2010, I prepared for the journey by looking at maps. My first drive on campus was beautiful. I stopped at the Providence Welcome Center. A very kind and...
Sisters companion, advocate for immigrants
...Immigrants today consists of 170 members from 54 congregations. “I connected with this ministry while reflecting on our 2006 and 2011 chapter commitments, which among other challenges called us to respond to urgent global needs,” Sister Marilyn said. Sister Marilyn Kofler, center, joins Sisters and Brothers of Immigrants in a prayer service in the rotunda at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield in an effort to lobby for temporary driving licenses for new immigrants. (Submitted photo.) Sister Marilyn has lived out...
Poetry: A tree in winter
...sun on my hard-stiff self revealing resplendent prisms glistening grace-fullness untold beauty hidden in the night. I bask long in this Light holding on so tenaciously, to this moment of Transfiguration. Reluctant, resistant am I to let go to allow myself to become liquid in this Light. So unaware in the releasing Life-giving water will flow Seep deep into the ground of my being transforming my winter soul into the vibrant beauty of springtime. ...
I unite with all my sisters and all who share the charism of Providence …
Last year on Spring Break I was at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC) at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods overseeing a group of students on a volunteer trip. I was wearing overalls every day, trudging through the rain, sorting clothes at the thrift store, cleaning Providence Food Pantry with Sister Joseph, planting seeds with Candace, and eating lunch with my sisters. My heart is full of longing for the smell of fresh soil, the feel of the dirt, and — most importantly...
Cherishing creation
...all creation, the beauty of the created world … respect each of God’s creatures and respect the environment in which we live … care for creation and for our brothers and sisters … protect the whole of creation, protect each person, especially the poorest … Let us protect with love what God has given us!” My cousin Casey may have summed it up best, “Bats are our friends.” (This article originally appeared in the Spring 2015 issue of HOPE magazine.)...
Finding balance with sustainability
...to enculturate the Land Ethic throughout the Congregation and its ministries is the role of the Land Ethic Committee. Decision-making most often boils down to consciousness and developing our own Iron Triangle criteria with sustainability in mind. Thinking about what we’re consuming and evaluating whether we need it at all and whether it’s worth the cost on the front end and in the future is a great start. (This article originally appeared in the Spring 2015 issue of HOPE magazine.)...
Sisters of Providence Land Ethic
...explore options and possibilities as we seek both environmental and financial sustainability. We will research options such as: land trusts, easements, deed restrictions and the transfer or selling of development rights, for the protection of our resources and will investigate their ramifications. We will provide educational opportunities and share our own lived experiences, both individually and communally, in our efforts to live in right relationship within Earth community. (This article originally appeared in the Spring 2015 issue of HOPE magazine.)...
Sustainability midst the bustle
...yourself. We live in a society that expects nothing but perfection from each of us. Accept that none of us will ever reach that level of perfection. Realize that even if you are only able to make one small change in your routine, that will still benefit the whole. In time you can add one more small change and eventually you will be living a very eco-friendly lifestyle.” (This article originally appeared in the Spring 2015 issue of HOPE magazine.)...
Sister Helen Vinton: environmental virtuoso in the bayous
...of New Iberia. Sister Helen and SMHA focus on “rebuilding the spirit and pride of a community, not just buildings.” In February, 2015, the diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana, recognized her work, presenting her a 2015 Martin Luther King Jr. Award. “I have always had and think I will have a deep love for the land until the day I am part of the earth myself,” Sister Helen said. (This article originally appeared in the Spring 2015 issue of HOPE magazine.)...