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Our Future and Land Justice
Note: The following piece was co-authored by Providence Associates Jane Fischer and Dr. Pearlette Springer for the JUSTus 25th Podcast Episode. The term “justice” is linked to criminal or civil contexts, while the terms restorative justice and social justice are linked to relationships. In contrast, “land justice” is a concept that focuses on the treatment of land, including issues related to land rights and ownership.This term was first introduced in the 1930s by organizations such as the Australian Aboriginal Progressive...
White Violet Center: Thriving for 30 Years
Like flowers in springtime, the beginnings of the idea sprung to life in 1991 during a sit-down with Sisters Ann Sullivan, SP, and then General Superior Sister Nancy Nolan, SP. And only five years later, the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, were able to dedicate White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC), a ministry which continues to thrive to this day. An Organic Vision Sister Ann had a vision of the Congregation utilizing much of its land for organic...
Living Laudato Si’ at the Woods
...USDA certified organic garden, a Farm Store and peaceful nature trails winding through the grounds. Beyond the farm itself, White Violet Center offers workshops, cooking classes, internships and volunteer opportunities that encourage sustainable living and ecological awareness. During this Laudato Si’ Week, you are invited to become part of that mission by volunteering at the White Violet Center this spring and summer. The farm is bustling with activity and many hands are needed to help care for the land and...
From Backyard Gardening to Small-Scale Farming: What a Difference a Team Makes!
...prepare for a spring planting (this method is called “lasagna gardening”). A view of the backyard garden. Over the course of three years on the property, we cultivated nearly 2,000 square feet of growing space in our yard. We grew way more food than we could handle as a family of two and quickly turned to learning food preservation, sharing with friends and donating the surplus. Even so, the 1/20th of an acre those 2,000 square feet equate to pales...
Come on out for ‘Alpaca Yoga’
...College (SMWC) student groups to test it out. After receiving great feedback about the one-hour session, we tried it out again in the spring, this time enlisting the help of the SMWC Head Athletic Trainer, Shannon Hamilton, who also happens to be a Yoga instructor as well. That session, and the few we have had since, have been met with enthusiasm and positive feedback, so we’ve launched a summer Alpaca Yoga series in partnership with Shannon! Students and others at...
‘Othering’
...easy, I am writing to you. Providence Associate Jane Fischer and others listen during a presentation Are you as amazed as I am by how much you learn as part of this Providence Community? For quite some time, my friend Providence Associate Pearlette Springer has been talking about “othering” and the “other.” I nod, not wanting to show my ignorance. Pearlette patiently pauses, smiles at me, and moves on. She knows I do not get it. I need to clarify...
Imperfect mercy
...her. Then, when her persistent pleas didn’t stop, he claimed that she was not one of his sheep. In the back and forth with the Canaanite woman, Jesus repeatedly makes excuses for not helping her and even seems to label her as unworthy. The woman’s famous response, “but even the dogs get to eat the scraps that fall from the table,” is not a testament to Jesus’ mercy, but to her own faith and persistence. So where was Jesus’ perfect...
Sister Elizabeth Meyer (formerly Sister Joseph Aloyse)
...had a cookie story. “Each Christmas season, we would discuss whether we would make the family cookies – Springerles! We usually had failure we laughed about and compared how we would attack the next batch! I will miss these talks so much! I hope she can send me the secret of these cookies from heaven as I will continue to bake them and miss her input for them!” Elizabeth herself definitely had a sweet tooth. Susan Outlaw Stallings, who often...
Photos! Providence Associate retreat 2017
...Sisters Mary Montgomery, Mary Ryan, Joyce Brophy and Providence Associate Rosaline Secrest. Providence Associate Sara Bennett joins others at her table in prayer. Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates gathered dip their hands into a bowl of water and bless themselves. It was a brisk and beautiful early spring weekend for the Providence Associate spring retreat. Most of the activities took place in and around Providence Hall. Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates on retreat, including Providence Associate Yvonne Conniff,...
Providence Associates photo highlights 2011
Spring retreat: Providence Associate Teresa Clark of Terre Haute, Ind., shows some of her artwork during the Deepening the Providence Story retreat on Saturday, April 2, 2011. Standing in front of the artwork are Margo Edwards-O’Toole (left) of Louisville, Ky., and Marilyn Webb of Brownsburg, Ind. The Deepening the Providence Story retreat ended on Sunday morning, April 3, 2011, with a blessing on all those present. Above (left to right), Sue Thomas of Chicago, Joan Frisz of Louisville, Ky., and...
Providence Associate spring retreat 2018
The weekend of March 16-18, 2018 more than 70 Providence Associates and Sisters of Providence gathered for prayer, reflection and community time at the Providence Associate spring retreat. Enjoy photos from the retreat! Want to become a part of this great community? Apply to become a Providence Associate! From left, Providence Associates Eileen Horan, Sabrina Falls and Jude Magers during a prayer moment at the retreat. Providence Associate Mel Marino Wolff joins others in applauding the announcement of Sister Sue...
Sister Pauline Brockelsby
...in still greater measure. Darkened days of rainsoft quietude bring Joy in giving and receiving, in pain And loss – as tears fall Time heals, transforms. A second Spring – Love knows where Spring grows And life is forever. Funeral services for Sister Pauline took place on Tuesday, July 31, and Wednesday, August 1, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Memorial contributions in Sister Pauline’s honor may be made to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome...