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Musings on wearing and making masks

By Sister Denise Wilkinson | May 21, 2020 |

Let’s take our place then in a long history of mask wearers and mask makers. Let our masks keep ourselves and our neighbors safe and well.

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Reflecting on Crises with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

By Sister Jan Craven | May 13, 2020 |

“My very dear and beloved Daughters … I have confidence that God will not permit any of you to be attacked by the epidemic. Be cheerful, kind to one another; having nothing on your conscience that could trouble you. Do not fast. Let your food be wholesome and well prepared.”

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Prayer in this Time of Need

By Sister Paula Damiano | May 7, 2020 |

‘There were, and continue to be, many good things that have come from this time …’

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Sister Editha Ben: the blessings of sheltering in place in the Philippines

By Sister Editha Ben | April 29, 2020 |

Now, because of covid-19, flights have been canceled, airports are locked down and quarantine is imposed. And so, I have remained in the Philippines with my mother longer than planned.

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Does it spark joy?

By Sister Paula Damiano | April 27, 2020 |

All I needed to do was ask the question, “Does it spark my joy?”

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COVID-19: ‘Lessons’ Learned

By Sister Ann Casper | April 26, 2020 |

This is the routine now

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Quaran-Teen: prayer and sharing bring hope

By Amanda Lakstins | April 23, 2020 |

I was surprised after just the first night how much of a difference the group prayer made for me. I felt lighter, more hopeful. My emotions didn’t feel so crushing. It was like I had been underwater since the start of the quarantine and the group prayer was the first time I had come up for air.

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A Prayer for Arbor Day, April 24, 2020

By Sister Maureen Abbott | April 22, 2020 |

Continue to encircle us in your divine compassion and love as we seek to walk in your ways

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Betsy Frank: Faithful and consistent

By Jason Moon | April 21, 2020 |

“I can’t wait to get back to visiting when the current situation improves.”

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Ask a sister: Sister Denise Wilkinson answers your questions

By Amy Miranda | April 15, 2020 |

Sister Denise Wilkinson, SP, answers questions submitted by our followers on social media. She shares her favorite Bible verse in trying times, favorite author and more.

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Rising to the Occasion

By Sister Donna Butler | April 8, 2020 |

I think we will be different when this crisis is over.

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BEing Providence in the World

By Michelle Barrentine | April 1, 2020 |

For me, this was a providential encounter of Beginning Encounter (BE) and the Providence Associate program. After my husband died in 2010, I came to my “BE Weekend.” I joined the team in late 2011 and have been, in Henry Nouwen’s words, a “wounded healer” ever since, serving in various capacities, helping myself while helping others like me.

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