The hour-long service includes prayer, readings, beautiful music and time for silence and reflection.
Read moreShe began at The Woods in 2002 as an assistant professor of mathematics
Read more‘Consider how we might be compassionate people in today’s world.’
Read more‘As one body in the shared gift of Eucharist, how will we love and minister to the needs of our world?’
Read more‘The foundation for growth depends on our respect and appreciation of one another.’
Read more‘How can I live in the week ahead with a more giving, loving spirit?’
Read more‘This week, how can I spread the word of God and the knowledge of God’s unending love to those whom I meet?’
Read moreI believe that God knows what is the best for me. I believe God wants me to take the journey that will enrich my life more and deeper. For almost nine years I have been a Sister of Providence. My vocation led me to leave my comfort zone and drew me closer to God.
Read more‘We leave when people either stop coming or the food runs out.’
Read moreWhen a person is called to be a Sister of Providence, and responds to that call, beautiful things happen. The sister has time to really focus on and grow in God. She is led to look deeply at herself and grow in ways she never thought possible.
Read more‘This is our mission too. We must teach the love of God to all.’
Read moreMary’s own words in her Magnificat provide some answer: “from now on all generations will call me blessed.” We gather precisely because we are part of the present generation who wishes to call her blessed.
Read more“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