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
Art is prayer
Sister Jody O’Neil, SP, finds spirituality in creating works of art.
“Art is a connection of my spirit and the spirit beyond me,” she said.
January 15, 2023: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
I like to think that today's Gospel builds on the Godspell hint that John's recognition of Jesus wasn't instantaneous
The Feast of the Epiphany: A revelation that Jesus is the Son of God
As I prepared to write this reflection for the Feast of the Epiphany, it became clear. I was awaiting an epiphany to guide my writing. I was certain I would see a sign. Surely I would know it when I…
A reflection for the Epiphany of the Lord
'Who or what are we seeking? When we find it will we recognize it?'
Prayer for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Continue to pray with us on the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
New Life comes from New Beginnings
Where are we in nurturing our relationship with God?
The gift of the present moment in this new year
We are invited to encounter God right now, express gratitude for the gift given this day, and to commit to make up immediately for any mistakes we may have made. We do not look to a nebulous future time to start making the needed changes. Instead we use this precious moment, the only time we are assured of.
January 1, 2023: Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
Mary deserves a feast day of the highest rank celebrating a mystery of faith
Advocacy in Action: Walking with Migrants
It is the stories the sisters remember the most
Being a community where the Christ child can be raised
Glad tidings of love, community and friendship to you and yours from the Providence Community!
Light Amid the Darkness
We find comfort in the story of Jesus’s birth — that the Son of God was born, not in luxury, but in a lowly stable, to bring light to the world. But what do we, in this present time, do with this light in the midst of darkness?
