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Providence Spirituality

Sister Patty Wallace: Fulfilling God’s wish

By Jason Moon | October 21, 2022 |

‘I feel like I can make a difference in the lives of families and their children …’

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Saint Mother Theodore: a humble servant of God

By Marilyn Rausch | October 21, 2022 |

Sister St. Theodore, her given name as a Sister of Providence, accepted with humility her assignments. Even so when they were difficult, providentially acquiring new knowledge along the way that would benefit her in God’s plans for her future.

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October 23, 2022: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

By Alice Shelton | October 20, 2022 |

Think about a challenge in your life that has led you to consider two outcomes.

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A legacy of humor, trust, patience and kindness

By Sister Marianne Ridgell | October 18, 2022 |

Another quality Mother Theodore expressed so well is kindness. She shows kindness in trying to accept not only her own difficult situation but also some personality conflicts which tried her patience.

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Facts, Inspiration and Reflection Starters: Saint Teresa of Avila

By Sister Paula Damiano | October 15, 2022 |

‘Do I place myself in Providence and reverence the place and time as a true gift rather than looking back or worrying about the future?’

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October 16, 2022: Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

By Alice Shelton | October 13, 2022 |

What quotation or phrase about faith speaks to you?

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Leaning on Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

By Sister Mary Ann DeFazio | October 11, 2022 |

When I have had difficulties in my life, Mother Theodore’s words were of enormous help.

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A reflection for the Providence Associate Commitment Ceremony

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | October 10, 2022 |

‘Go forth, Providence Associates, into the world to form community and to minister.’

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colorful portrait painting of Mother Theodore with halo

Why do I love Saint Mother Theodore?

By Sister Anji Fan | October 7, 2022 |

Oh, how blessed to be a member of this Providence community! The founding spirit that is expressed so poignantly in Saint Mother Theodore’s words continues to challenge and comfort my soul.

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October 9, 2022: Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

By Alice Shelton | October 6, 2022 |

‘This passage reminds me about the importance of gratitude’

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Season of Creation 2022: Celebrating Saint Francis of Assisi

By Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp | October 4, 2022 |

Let each of us commit ourselves to becoming more like Francis

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Reflection for the Feast of Saint Mother Theodore

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | October 3, 2022 |

How are WE walking in the footsteps of this saint?

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“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

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