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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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Prayer of Reunion

By Sisters of Providence | March 23, 2020 |

Please join the Sisters of Providence and all who share in the charism of Providence by saying this prayer at 3 p.m. daily, wherever you may be.

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A reflection for the week

By Jason Moon | March 23, 2020 |

These reflections will be encouraging and thoughtful for all who are seeking God in these difficult times.

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Being Eucharist in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak

By Sister Paula Damiano | March 21, 2020 |

Looking around, I wondered if everyone who was there in church today would be there a few months from now. My heart ached for my sisters who for 70, 80, and 90 years or more have hardly been without the Eucharist for more than a few days. What were they experiencing?

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Sister Barbara Battista: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister today?

By Sister Barbara Battista | March 16, 2020 |

Living a common life centered in the Gospel virtues of poverty, chastity, and obedience has opened and stretched me beyond my wildest imaginings.

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Sister Cathy Campbell: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister today?

By Sister Cathy Campbell | March 15, 2020 |

And in the 55 years I have been a Sister of Providence, I have discovered those possibilities have been imaginative and endless.

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Sister Emily TeKolste: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister today?

By Sister Emily TeKolste | March 14, 2020 |

‘… my life as a Sister of Providence is a gift to me …’

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Sister Dina Bato: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister today?

By Sister Dina Bato | March 13, 2020 |

I stay because I believe God in me is calling me to look for/be open to an abundance of possibility – to follow in our foundress’ footsteps and rely on the Providence of God for our needs and wisdom to utilize our gifts for the common good

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