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Immigration in the United States
...is the largest annual increase since 2000. This is probably why we have heard about the large numbers of immigrants living in small towns such as Springfield, Ohio. Sister Tracey Horan listens as Elmer Pena talks about his wife, Sonia Avile, who is had been detained at the Clay County Justice Center. Often, especially during this political climate, we hear people say that immigrants need to become U.S. citizens and do it the “legal way.” However, it’s a very complex...
Songs from a Microcosmos (1960)
Samplings of poems written by the late Sister Mary Catherine Keene. As we move through the seasons of spring and summer we thought our readers might enjoy this short reflection and a sampling of poems written by the late Sister Mary Catherine Keene, SP, in one of her journals, dated 1960+. Perhaps her writing will call us to notice, experience and give thanks for our own microcosmos — the small universe in which we live. “I live in a microcosmos....
June 8, 2025: Pentecost Sunday
...you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retrained.” Reflection Peace be with you! As God has sent me (Jesus), so I (Jesus) send you! Receive the Holy Spirit. Forgive. Pentecost was originally a Jewish spring harvest festival. Later, Pentecost was celebrated 50 days after Passover, remembering the covenant through Moses at Mt. Sinai. In the...
Is God calling you to be a Sister of Providence?
Are you being called to be a Catholic Sister? Single Catholic women ages 18-42 are invited to come and see how the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, live out their lives of authentic meaning – centered on God and serving others — during the Congregation’s spring “Come and See” retreat. The weekend retreat will begin at 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17, and conclude at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 19. During the retreat, attendees will have the opportunity to...
Improvements Abound: Structures Undergoing Facelifts
...are in the works to add another set of columbaria to the existing two, erected in 2019 in Providence Community Cemetery at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. The footer is already placed, awaiting the arrival of the two additional columbaria in the spring of 2026. The current columbaria have a few spots left for reservation. The discount price of $2,500 for niches in rows F-G and H will remain in effect until the new ones are installed and operational. For detailed information about...
Catholic and Gay
Note: The following was authored by Providence Associate, Dr. Pearlette Springer “Tune my heart according to your will. Tune my heart according to your will. Oh, Lord, tune my heart only according to your will.” — Steven Warner Over the years, the Pew Research Center has published several articles to document statistics and experiences of people within the LGBTQ communities and the general population. Most recently, the Pew Research Center published its findings on the comfort level of parents if...
Remembering a ‘Star Teacher’
...sides of her personality — but generally not during class itself. One student recalled that, prior to the beginning of a class early in the semester, she was summoned by Sister and was told, “Mary, please run up the window shades.” This “running joke,” was then repeated to this student often during the semester. Student Memories Another student recalled that, when “prom night” in springtime came around, it was customary for students to stop by briefly at the front porch...
A Reflection for the 2025 Feast of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...believe our Saint Mother Theodore became an architect of HOPE. Listen to part of the letter she wrote the day after the fire and sent to Mother Mary in France. Describing their attempts to put out the fire, Theodore explains: “We had no water, for we have neither well nor cistern; we take the water indispensable to us from a little spring which flows naturally and which scarcely suffices for the needs of the house; our only resource was the...
Nonviolent Resistance
Note: The following piece was authored by Dr. Pearlette Springer, Providence Associate, as part of the 20th JUSTus Podcast. “Humanity must choose between nonviolence and nonexistence.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It amazes me that it always boils down to the difference between individualism and collectivism. Kendra Cherry states, “Collectivism stresses the importance of the community and places great value on unity, selflessness and altruism. (Whereas) individualism focuses on individual rights and concerns, independence and personal identity.” There are...
Project Winter High Tunnel
...she can help improve the soil, battle the weeds, and reset the pests. The ground in the high tunnel can become reacquainted with winter, as every season has a purpose. Just as all of nature seems to regenerate in spring, so will the high tunnel. After several months of dormancy, we’ll begin replacing parts and have it restored and ready to go in April. Until then, we’ll patiently watch and appreciate the work that a truly balanced ecosystem can do....
Easter Morning Prayer
Risen Jesus, A new day is born. It is your gift to us. In giving your life, you gave willingly what we could never ask. And, in so doing, you taught your world the meaning of love. You gave us a new beginning. You made us a resurrection people. You brought sunshine to our lives. We pray to be worthy of your sacrifice and your feeling for us....
The beauty of the forests of…
The beauty of the forests of Indiana in the rich and lovely month of May surpasses all description.