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Love, mercy, justice
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are a community of vowed Catholic women religious. Inspired by our foundress Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, we are passionate about our lives of prayer, education, service and advocacy.
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Break boundaries, create hope
Spirituality and justice go hand-in-hand. We are committed to walking with those on the margins. Join us on our journey to make Earth better for all.
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What inspires you?
We all need a little spiritual inspiration sometimes. Let the wisdom of our Providence Community support you on your journey.
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From the moment you step onto the grounds at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, you know you're somewhere special. There's something for everyone at the Woods.
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Reconnect or find new opportunities with the Providence Community. Volunteer in one of our many ministries, be an intern on the farm, explore job opportunities or reminisce about your alma mater.
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Live joyfully! Single, Catholic women ages 18-42 are invited to explore a fulfilling life as a Sister of Providence. All women and men of faith are invited to join the family of Providence as Providence Associates.
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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

Moving from darkness to light
Since shopping for Christmas presents could be particularly challenging this year, think about gifting others with these blessings instead, at Christmas and throughout the year
A prayer of thanks on the day after Thanksgiving 2020
Thank you for the sacrifices of essential workers, front-liners, health care workers

November 29, 2020: First Sunday of Advent
Listen to what God is calling you to do to build up His kin(g)dom here on earth.

But this Thanksgiving, we choose gratitude
I am determined to choose gratitude as my resolution and prayer this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving prayer
I am thankful for the freedom of our nation and worried about the deep divisions between and among us.

Feasting on thankfulness …
May your Spirit fill me with creative ideas this Thanksgiving on new ways to connect with my family and friends, while respecting all of our needs to stay safe and stay well.

Thanksgiving love across the miles
Thank you for the abundant blessings bestowed on me through my family and friends!

Gratitude
A heart full of gratitude comes before you, O Divine.

Thanksgiving
May I always love you and serve you

‘Against All Odds’ – Sister Clare Mitchell, SP
The necrology describes Sister Clare as a “gentle devoted religious, one very faithful to all her obligations. Many of the Sisters were very devoted to her, and this affection was noticeable even in their remembrance of her.”

Being ‘Stickered’
I asked the sisters and staff at the Woods for their experience of “being stickered” and want to share their responses with you. Enjoy!

Journals and Letters week 5: The measure of the woman
Did the woman carry a yard stick? A surveyor’s measure? A folded up paper chart that converts leagues to miles, meters to inches or feet?
