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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

Features

A companion in the dying and rising of daily life: Sister Jane Iannaccone

Often in my daily encounters, people are experiencing great sorrow and pain. I cannot take their pain away. However, I can be a supportive caring presence. I am willing to stay with them in their pain. I hope that through me they will experience the face of God and this will enable them to put their trust in a loving merciful God. I am mirroring for them and they to me, a God who journeys with us through our pain and suffering.

Sister Jane Iannaccone
July 15, 2014
As seen in HOPE, Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry

Blog, Features

Two sisters profess first, perpetual vows

Sister Arrianne Whittaker professes first vows; Sister Su-Hsin Huang professes perpetual vows

Sisters of Providence
July 3, 2014
Providence Spirituality, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
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Blog

Sophia: a poetic look at the feminine face of God

Can you hear her?
The gentle whisper,
She is calling you,
beyond what you know,
what you believe to be truth or reality.

Sister Corbin Hannah
May 17, 2014
Become a Sister, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry
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Blog, Reflections

Mother’s Day reflection: God’s grace and love help mothers “do it”

Sister Denise Wilkinson, general superior of the Sisters of Providence, encourages mothers and the important job of raising children. She references Our Lady of Providence and the relocation of her national shrine in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, as a source of strength and hope.

Sister Denise Wilkinson
May 9, 2014
Our Lady of Providence, Providence Spirituality, Reflections from Sister Denise
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Blog

He is risen! He is you! Alleluia!

I believe I encountered such a risen Christ this past weekend. No, it was not an appearance like on the road to Emmaus or by the seashore; perhaps more like when Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene disguised as the gardener. Two instances come to mind.

Features, Reflections

Providence: together as one creation

Coming together has the power to change us. We form new relationships, share ideas and resources, make new friends. Along the way we are often called to change our minds and our ways of doing things, writes Sister Nancy Nolan as she reflects on collaboration and Providence spirituality.

How I came to see Providence in this light is a story in collaboration itself.

Sister Nancy Nolan
April 20, 2014
As seen in HOPE, Providence Spirituality

Blog, Reflections

Easter reminds us that death is not the end

Sister Denise Wilkinson shares a recent experience that she had in Taiwan, related to Good Friday and Easter.

Sister Denise Wilkinson
April 16, 2014
Mission in Asia, Providence Spirituality, Reflections from Sister Denise
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Blog

Storms, seasickness, and the Cincinnati

Mother Theodore and her companions endured dark, cramped quarters, rough waters and storms on their journey from France to America. The new permanent shrine to Saint Mother Theodore will have a replica of the small space that she lived in during her travels aboard the "Cincinnati."

Sister Paula Damiano
March 24, 2014
Providence Spirituality, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Stories from the Archives

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Providence Associates retreat with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

See photos of Providence Associates and Sisters of Providence gathered March 7-9 for a retreat on Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. Together they explored her life and virtues and spent time in prayer and reflection, including an all-night vigil at Saint Mother Theodore's shrine.

Amy Miranda
March 16, 2014
Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Sisters in Ministry

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Sister Patty Wallace walks in the footsteps of her elder sisters

Sister Patty stands on the shoulders and walks in the footsteps of Sisters of Providence who taught, encouraged, listened to, and challenged her to continue to give the best of herself in ministry, prayer, and living the vows in our community. Read more...

Sister Patty Wallace
March 14, 2014
Become a Sister, Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry
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Reflections

A positive way to approach Lent

A quote from Ilia Delio, OSF, a contemporary theologian, both challenges and stirs a sense of excitement within Sister Denise Wilkinson, general superior, as she begins to prepare for Lent and the practices of prayer and action that would help me choose "in love and for love" for the good of the whole. She shares her reflection with us just in time for Ash Wednesday.

Sister Denise Wilkinson
March 4, 2014
Providence Spirituality, Reflections from Sister Denise

Blog, Reflections

A Valentine’s Day reflection for 2014

Sister Denise Wilkinson, general superior, asks us "how are our hearts physically and/or metaphorically," this Valentine's Day? How will we answer?

Sister Denise Wilkinson
February 13, 2014
Providence Spirituality, Reflections from Sister Denise
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