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Let the winter go: a prayer ritual
...hold on to? What do I need to let go? What is the springtime for which I hope? What changes do I need to make to live into spring? Welcome Spring Source of Life, Divine Providence, One who brings forth crocuses and daffodils, Praise to you for blessing Earth with beauty. Renew us with flowing water, blooming flowers, Singing birds, and spring light. May I notice the renewal of Earth. May my eyes open to new life peeking out of...
Breathe in the Woods
...I am led to the following questions: How do spring and well-being collaborate? How do the seasons effect healing for the body, mind, and spirit? A sure sign of spring are pastel colors. Many pastel colors filled the lawn at Providence Health Care on Tuesday, April 16, when staff were treated to a surprise Easter egg hunt! Residents watched and cheered on their favorite nurse or CNA while staff scurried along to find those prized eggs. For many residents and...
Hardy harbingers of spring: Spring 2012
Yellow is one of the first colors of spring here at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Bright and bouncy daffodils dot gardens and spring up in the middle of ravines and lawns. Yellow crocus dot tended gardens, small areas in our cemetery and the edges of some of our woodlands. Brilliant yellow crocus are blooming in front of Corbe House where I live with four other sisters — delighting all of us on a daily basis. These hardy harbingers of spring remind me...
Awakening and discovering at the Providence Associates retreat
...a concert by liturgical composer David Haas. Sister Ann Sullivan led the Providence Associate spring retreat, titled “Belonging as Providence, Rooted in Relationship.” Providence Associate Candidate Joan Richards spends some reflective time during the Providence Associate spring retreat walking near the log cabin chapel on the grounds at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Table discussion during the Providence Associate spring retreat. From left, Providence Associates Susan McDowell and Sheila Galvin. Sister of Providence Ellen Kehoe in discussion with those at her table during...
Being ‘Stickered’
...have a special message on the back of a label; my label last Saturday was the word ‘GORGEOUS,’ so I looked out at the autumn colored trees and whispered: ‘You are gorgeous; thank you for being you.’” On the opposite end of the question is Sister Janice Smith, “NO! I don’t look forward to being stickered. I am always so afraid that I will forget to go get them that it generally is another stressor to me. But it does help...
White Violet Center earns ‘Real Organic Project’ designation
...of enforcement of some vital USDA Organic standards to protect soil health and animal welfare, organic farmers rallied together to fight to protect the integrity of the organic label. This is what originally motivated WVC Farm Manager John-Michael Elmore to apply for this certification. “We (WVC) are already certified organic, so this became an extension of that. USDA organic certification is getting manipulated by large agri-businesses, and doesn’t fully represent the original intent of the organic movement,” John-Michael said. “While it’s still an important regulatory standard,...
Season of Creation 2022: Fair Trade and Climate Change
...Industry Consider buying second hand clothing, repairing and repurposing clothing, participating in a clothing swap, etc. Some stores that sell Fair Trade clothing include Athleta, Linden Leaf Gifts, Mata Traders, and MarketPlace: Handwork of India, Patagonia. Some brands such as Patagonia have a second-hand label – theirs is Worn Well. Check other stores and buy second hand through them. For tips on being fashionable inexpensively, click here. Read The Conscious Closet: A Revolutionary Guide to Looking Good While Doing Good...
Sister Ruth Ellen Doane
...my cookie, called Sturm’s and asked if they had the rolling pin – they did – would they mail it to me – they would. Immediately, I let Sister Ruth Ellen know what I had done and thanked her profusely. She told me then ‘it takes a lot of practice to make a Springerle.’ Well, I had the fortunate opportunity to meet her brother, talk Springerle-making/baking, and, as soon as Sister Ruth Ellen could make arrangements, she saw to it...
Julia Shea
...professed first vows on March 11, 1937, and final vows on Jan. 23, 1943. She began her teaching ministry in 1937 at St. Clement, Lansdowne, Maryland. She taught at other schools in Maryland, as well as schools in Washington, D.C., Massachusetts, Indiana, Illinois and California. She also ministered as an administrative assistant to the Bishop of the Springfield Diocese from 1984 to 1997. She returned to the Woods in 2000. She was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox....
Miriam Clare Stoll
...(1994-2004); Sewing Room/Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2004-09); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2009-2020). In Illinois: Teacher, St. Mel-Holy Ghost, Chicago (1952-54); Teacher, Our Lady of Mercy, Chicago (1964-65); Teacher, St. Agnes, Chicago (1965-66). In Oklahoma: Teacher, Corpus Christi, Oklahoma City (1962-64). In Missouri: Religious Education, St. Michael, St. Louis (1974-76); Adult Education, St. Mark School, St. Louis (1976-77); Foundress and Director of House of Prayer and Hermitage, Christina House, Pevely (1977-83); Care for Elderly, St. Louis (1984-85); Shelter Manager, Hotel Missouri, Springfield (1985-86)....
Restorative Justice
Note: The following piece was authored by Dr. Pearlette Springer, Providence Associate, as part of the 22nd JUSTus Podcast. “Restorative justice says ‘No, the offense affected a relationship’ and what you are seeking for is to restore the relationship, to heal the relationship.” – Desmond Tutu I was binging on a television series when I heard the song, “We Don’t Need Another Hero“. And I said to myself, “That’s it. We do not need another hero; we just need access...
Spring is here!
The beauty of spring is upon us here at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We invite each of you to come for a visit and enjoy the miracle of the Woods coming back to life after its winter rest. Can’t make the trip to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods right now? Enjoy spring at the Woods in these pictures. https://spsmw.org/portfolio_slideshow/spring-is-here/...