Providence Spirituality
“The God of Providence carries the entire mystery of the divine, ever trustworthy, never failing. The God of Providence offers all the possibilities for ourselves and the world, including both what God wants to happen and what God is willing to let happen because God honors the gift of human freedom. The choices are ours — truly free, but ever grounded in the grace of God, the Holy Mystery of Providence, about which there is ever more to be discovered.” – Sister Ruth Eileen Dwyer
The Easter Triduum: celebrating our salvation story
As we enter these last three days of Holy Week — called the Easter Three Days, the Triduum — I wish you every grace and blessing!
May we be transformed by the Paschal Triduum and may it strengthen our commitment to Jesus.
Praise for the 10-second rule
'... the 10-Second Rule was like a positive version of the old, familiar adage, “If you are angry, count to 10 before acting ...'
Reflecting on Palm Sunday 2019
Does Palm Sunday mark the beginning of the last chapter in the life of Jesus?
A Sister Prom/Winter Dance!
January 31 was an opportunity for sisters’ night out! Destination: O’Shaughnessy Dining Room. Event: Sister Prom! The event was the brainchild of Ashley Fern, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College student, and some of her classmates, who invited the Sisters of Providence to…
Prayer and Reflections for Awareness Against Human Trafficking
We wanted to share with you these reflections from the Sisters of the Holy Cross and the Holy Cross International Justice Office as we continue to take a stand against Human Trafficking.
What is your word for 2019?
I want to pass on the gift of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
A look into our prison ministry
There are many myths surrounding the death penalty
Who do you want to be now?
I would like to offer hospitality to those seeking asylum in our country. I would like to provide shelter for the innocent in war-torn places and in the violent places in our own U.S. cities. I would like to be a better keeper of the planet.
O Antiphon – O King of nations come save us
Jesus the Christ enters the antiphons directly as the one who is King and Desired of all. He will bind God’s people Israel with the Gentile world. The foundation of this union is Christ as the cornerstone. Speaking eloquently to…
O Antiphon – O Dayspring come shine on us
Dawn – even though it rouses us from sleep and marks the beginning of a new day with all its challenges and blessings – brings light and the possibilities that a new day holds. The Sun of Justice shines upon…
O Antiphon – O Key of David come free us
As we read the Book of Kings, it is startling to discover that even though they were lawful descendants of David, the constant refrain describing all but two of the kings reads: “He did evil in the sight of the…