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A legacy of hospitality
...and Joseph Thralls managed to accommodate and feed everyone, along with their own six children still at home, in a two-room log cabin with a loft. In more recent years, the sisters strive to practice that hospitality in reverse as part of our refounding. Owens Hall, the former novitiate building, is now our main “farmhouse” where doors are opened to others. People come here seeking hospitality for a variety of reasons: young men and women serving as White Violet Center...
Toward the future: young sisters look forward
...associates, benefactors, friends and families. The Sisters of Providence also continue to invite new members to come and seek innovative ways of inviting the public to the Woods, for example, to the Mother Theodore Shrine, for retreats, to White Violet Center and Earth Day celebrations and opportunities for prayer.” “The Congregation members support each other through difficult challenges and situations. No one works through the difficulties alone. Through several sisters, I see a passion for mission, ministry, prayer, and community,...
Celebrate the Light in our lives, amidst the world’s darkness, this season
As part of the brighter side of Christmas, visitors to the Woods and White Violet Center for Eco-Justice during Christmas Fun at the Woods made crafts from alpaca fiber. I think I was in graduate school when I learned the phrase “cognitive dissonance.” Definition? Psychological conflict resulting from incongruous beliefs and attitudes held simultaneously. What in heaven’s sake brings this to my mind at this time of year? I find myself psychologically and emotionally conflicted in both belief and attitude/feeling...
French foundress now has “southwestern” look
...penetrating eyes readily take the viewer in. The inclusion of familiar symbols like tulip tree blossoms, white violets and fleur-de- lis only add to the pleasure of viewing it. One just naturally wants to “spend some time with it.” Currently you can see the icon on display in the Saint Mother Theodore Shrine chapel. Plan your visit to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods soon so that you can see the many artistic assets in the new Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Shrine....
Hospitality remains a strong charism of the SPs
...closed! Instead, they’ve been open to hundreds, if not thousands, of people. The sisters living in Owens have OPENED the doors at all times to: sisters coming home from the missions, guests visiting the Woods, sisters’ family members, retreatants, workshop participants, women and children visiting a family member at the federal prison, White Violet Center interns, Providence Associates, pilgrims to the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore. Each visitor experienced a comfortable, quiet bedroom, decent meals, and perhaps, most importantly, a...
Sister Teresa Costello: Love for learning and a healing touch
...she ministers in healing touch among the infirm sisters at Providence Health Care at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. “I love working with the sisters and other elders in health care. I enjoy learning from them as they share with me as I give them a shoulder massage or rub their hands,” she said. “It is comforting to them.” Her second volunteer ministry is sorting vegetables from the harvest for the Community Supported Agriculture program at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice at Saint...
Transformed by these Woods
...at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. People who have studied at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or interned at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. People who have visited friends or family on these grounds or who have deepened their relationship with the Congregation as Providence Associates. Most of us have heard these things. And most of us have said them ourselves. “At each step we can admire the grandeur, the power, the goodness of God. … I love our woods and solitude very much.” –...
What can these Woods offer you?
...sustainable living and being merciful to all of creation by visiting White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence. Visit the gentle alpacas and learn about fiber arts. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is beautiful in all seasons. Schedule a pilgrimage today by calling 812-535-2945. No matter your faith tradition, let the Sisters of Providence offer you a spiritual gift of renewal for the Year of Mercy and beyond. (Originally published in the Winter 2016 issue of HOPE magazine.)...
Awakening and discovering at the Providence Associates retreat
...the “Alpaca Queen.” Finesse was a mother of the White Violet alpaca herd and the story of how that came about was a joy for me to hear as I pictured this magnificent creature as described by Sister Ann: “always authentically herself and you knew it when you saw her.” Indeed any of God’s creatures can powerfully inspire us! Awakening includes removing our makeup (I hope I don’t have to take that literally since I only use a little!), taking...
Mercy to Earth
...a human species we have abused and destroyed so many of Earth’s resources. For sustainable living, it is essential that we are more deliberate in our relationship with Earth to use only what is necessary and to restore all that we can for the sake of future generations. Through our organic gardening at the White Violet Center I think we practice restorative justice when we replenish the soil with essential nutrients as a result of our recycling practices.” – Sister...
Linden Leaf Gifts: Not just a store!
...gifted in arts and crafts. The sisters lovingly make and share their creations as a contribution to this ministry. Products made at our White Violet Center for Eco-Justice are also carried at Linden Leaf Gifts. You can find unique pieces made by local artisans from locally sourced materials. Linden Leaf Gifts also carries fair trade merchandise which is made by artisans in developing countries who are trying to earn a living wage. Ryan Sheehy, store manager, tells a story about...
Sister Denise Wilkinson: A Reflection
...associated church projects completed (2016); Other Noteworthy Events Providence Cristo Rey High School opens in Indianapolis (2007), Apostolic Visitation visitors at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2010); process concluded by Vatican (2015), Significantly increased programming at Providence Spirituality and Conference Center and White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (2011 ff.), Sponsored institutions/ministry assessment process; subsequent decisions (2012 ff.), Introduced livestream broadcasts of communication nights and wake services (2013), Invited Providence Associates to attend some sessions of the Sisters of Providence annual meetings and of...