


“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

Is there a scripture passage that has never made sense for you? One that continues to challenge you?

Recently, I read that Catholic gays seek out communities where they can be safe and secure. That is one main reason why I like being a Providence Associate of the Sisters of Providence. Being a Providence Associate has enabled me to grow spiritually and feel more at home as a Catholic gay person.

'Thank you Mother Mary for choosing and calling Mother Theodore to lead the mission to Indiana.'

We know Mother Theodore because she wrote. The storyteller in Mother Theodore shines clearly today as so many of us make use of what she left for us. We speak of Providence in our lives with the quiet confidence of children who learned at the feet of a loving parent.

'I believe a deep and abiding relationship with our Provident God is important and enhances all others.'

'I feel like I can make a difference in the lives of families and their children ...'

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.

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

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.

'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?'

What quotation or phrase about faith speaks to you?

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