


“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

This week let us pray for a heart to see things simply

'I was here for a week and my heart was at peace'

Let's do our part

'One of the goals is to provide healthy and nutritious foods to persons who might not otherwise be able to obtain.'

Not much is made of sin these days

Learn how you can be an effective advocate

“My healing work has enabled me to show up in new, messy and more authentic ways in relationships.” Read Sister Emily TeKolste’s recent column, “We the people want to heal, and to do that we need to rest,” from Global…

Take stock of your 'success' at the end of the day

In this issue, we explore various forms of support and connection. You'll discover how to find unity through listening and engaging in trusting dialogue and how to uncover common ground even amid conflict. We invite you to experience the peace offered by the sacred spaces at the Woods — spaces nurtured by our sisters, both present and past. As always, we provide practical guidance on deepening your spiritual life through prayer and spiritual direction.

Explore our summer issue of HOPE, where we share inspiring stories of creating hope.

Encouragingly, a look at our local weather forecast shows that we may not be waiting for rain for much longer.

My sisters and brothers, this Season of Creation and the readings of the day call us to action