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Providence Spirituality

Butterflies, prayers and poetry: celebrating our sisters ages 90+

By Amy Miranda | September 26, 2020 |

And so, Provident God, bless these women who have done so much, been so much, are so much. Thank you for giving them the strength and the courage to be transformed in your grace.

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Our sisters in Asia speak: What it means to be a Sister of Providence

By Sister Jenny Howard | September 24, 2020 |

“The freedom in Providence: I try to live ‘here and now,’ and put ‘tomorrow’ in God’s care. Working with God in serving others and recognizing the suffering Jesus among the people I serve is life-giving to me.”

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Nine days of prayer with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

By Sisters of Providence | September 24, 2020 |

A novena is simply nine consecutive days of prayer. Join the Sisters of Providence as we ask Saint Mother Theodore Guerin to intercede and pray for us on the nine days leading up to her feast day.

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By Sister Paula Damiano | September 23, 2020 |

We learned so much about ourselves as individuals, but had the added benefit of learning about one another.

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Timber

By Sisters of Providence | September 21, 2020 |

William LeCroy, who is scheduled to be executed by the federal government at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, recently sent – through other sources – one of his poems to our very own Sister Barbara Battista, who will serve as his minister of record.

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Poem: Nature abounds

By Sister Mary Tomlinson | September 19, 2020 |

Oh praise to you, God beyond all mysteries. You breathed your life force into all.

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Blessed Covid-19 and a VIRTUAL Come and See weekend

By Sister Joni Luna | September 16, 2020 |

Women now more than ever are sitting before God in holy silence. They are seeking truth and the real meaning of their lives.

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Good Shepherd Chapel formally blessed

By Sisters of Providence | September 6, 2020 |

‘This new cemetery celebrates these significant friends of the community and enables us to honor their loved ones during a difficult time.’

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Be here now

By Sister Rosemary Nudd | September 5, 2020 |

Seeing or even acknowledging God’s presence in each of my moments has seldom come easily for me. It’s something I have been puzzling over and praying for and doing my best to practice for my 50+ years as a Sister of Providence.

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Complexity of Life and its Dependence on the Environment

By Sisters of Providence Political Engagement Team | August 31, 2020 |

As shepherds, we have the responsibility to protect the long-term living conditions of the planet, including the natural process of biological evolution.

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Chicago Fire star sends birthday wishes to daughter of legendary Chicago firefighter

By Sisters of Providence | August 24, 2020 |

During these unprecedented, challenging times, Estelle especially appreciated the time Kinney took to wish her well and acknowledge her military service

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Reforestation is critical to meeting Paris Climate Change accord targets, research says

By Sisters of Providence Political Engagement Team | August 24, 2020 |

A survey of The Nature Conservancy’s reforestation work showed that much of it is associated with water quality co-benefits

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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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