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Community Living

Community: a place for sharing, love, acceptance, support. A place to be challenged, to be strengthened. For Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, living in community and being part of a larger spiritual community are integral to life. Are you seeking community? Become a Sister of Providence. Or join the larger community as a Providence Associate.

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Prayer in this Time of Need

'There were, and continue to be, many good things that have come from this time ...'

Blog, Reflections

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

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?

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

Sister Paula Damiano
April 27, 2020
Advocacy & Action, Community Living, Contribute, Eco-Spirituality, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality
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Blog

COVID-19: ‘Lessons’ Learned

This is the routine now

Sister Ann Casper
April 26, 2020
Advocacy & Action, Community Living, Contribute, Education, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
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Blog

Quaran-Teen: prayer and sharing bring hope

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.

Amanda Lakstins
April 23, 2020
Community Living, Providence Spirituality, Volunteering
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Blog

A Prayer for Arbor Day, April 24, 2020

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

Sister Maureen Abbott
April 22, 2020
Advocacy & Action, Community Living, Eco-Spirituality, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
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Blog

Betsy Frank: Faithful and consistent

"I can't wait to get back to visiting when the current situation improves."

Jason Moon
April 21, 2020
Advocacy & Action, Community Living, Contribute, Peace & Justice, Providence Health Care, Providence Spirituality, Volunteering
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Videos

Ask a sister: Sister Denise Wilkinson answers your questions

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.

Blog

Rising to the Occasion

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

Sister Donna Butler
April 8, 2020
Advocacy & Action, Community Living, Contribute, Education, Peace & Justice, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality
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Blog, Features

BEing Providence in the World

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.

Michelle Barrentine
April 1, 2020
Community Living, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality
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Features

Prayer of Reunion

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.

Sisters of Providence
March 23, 2020
Community Living, Peace & Justice, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality

Features

A reflection for the week

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

Jason Moon
March 23, 2020
Advocacy & Action, Community Living, Peace & Justice, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality

Love, mercy, justice

Break boundaries, create hope

What inspires you?

Experience the Woods

Where do you fit in?

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